MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:MTX • US6031581068
65.76 USD
+0.51 (+0.78%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
65.76 USD
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After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:07:38 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to MTX. MTX was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. MTX has an average financial health and profitability rating. MTX is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MTX was profitable.
- MTX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years MTX 4 years were profitable.
- MTX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -0.05%, MTX is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- MTX has a Return On Equity (-0.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MTX's Return On Invested Capital of 2.10% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MTX is outperformed by 68.67% of its industry peers.
- MTX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.89%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.11%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (2.10%) for MTX is well below the 3 year average (6.89%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that MTX had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.05% | ||
| ROE | -0.1% | ||
| ROIC | 2.1% |
ROA(3y)3.68%
ROA(5y)3.88%
ROE(3y)7.46%
ROE(5y)8.15%
ROIC(3y)6.89%
ROIC(5y)6.42%
1.3 Margins
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTX has remained more or less at the same level.
- MTX's Operating Margin of 3.85% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MTX is outperformed by 61.45% of its industry peers.
- MTX's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of MTX (25.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MTX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.41% |
OM growth 3Y1.32%
OM growth 5Y0.73%
PM growth 3Y-3.75%
PM growth 5Y1.26%
GM growth 3Y2.47%
GM growth 5Y1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MTX is destroying value.
- There is no outstanding debt for MTX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- MTX has an Altman-Z score of 2.56. This is not the best score and indicates that MTX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of MTX (2.56) is better than 73.49% of its industry peers.
- MTX has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.08. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MTX would need 10.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MTX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.08. This is in the better half of the industry: MTX outperforms 63.86% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that MTX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MTX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.58 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 60.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.17
WACC12.26%
2.3 Liquidity
- MTX has a Current Ratio of 1.98. This is a normal value and indicates that MTX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of MTX (1.98) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MTX has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that MTX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- MTX has a Quick ratio of 1.37. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MTX outperforms 53.01% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- MTX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.41%.
- MTX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.72% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.41%
EPS 3Y4.13%
EPS 5Y6.72%
EPS Q2Q%-15.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%0.27%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MTX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.71% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.46%
EPS Next 2Y16.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.02%
Revenue Next 2Y3.71%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.93, which indicates a very decent valuation of MTX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MTX indicates a rather cheap valuation: MTX is cheaper than 84.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MTX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.32.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.52, the valuation of MTX can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTX is valued cheaper than 89.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- MTX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.52 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MTX is valued a bit more expensive than 62.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MTX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as MTX's earnings are expected to grow with 16.23% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)1.78
EPS Next 2Y16.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.74%, MTX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.27, MTX is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, MTX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MTX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.37%!
- MTX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- MTX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.37%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years31
5.3 Sustainability
- MTX has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- MTX's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-868.75%
EPS Next 2Y16.23%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC / MTX FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MTX.
Can you provide the valuation status for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) stock?
MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
How financially healthy is MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC?
The financial health rating of MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) is expected to grow by 13.46% in the next year.