MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MTX • US6031581068
Current stock price
75.96 USD
+4.02 (+5.59%)
At close:
75.96 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours:
This MTX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MTX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MTX had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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 each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- MTX has a Return On Assets (-0.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MTX has a Return On Equity (-1.07%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MTX (1.82%) is worse than 65.85% of its industry peers.
- MTX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.24%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.53% | ||
| ROE | -1.07% | ||
| ROIC | 1.82% |
ROA(3y)2.3%
ROA(5y)3.07%
ROE(3y)4.53%
ROE(5y)6.4%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.54%
1.3 Margins
- MTX has a Operating Margin of 3.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MTX outperforms 40.24% of its industry peers.
- MTX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- MTX has a Gross Margin (24.99%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- MTX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 24.99% |
OM growth 3Y-33.59%
OM growth 5Y-23.3%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.54%
GM growth 5Y-0.34%
2. MTX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- MTX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- MTX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- MTX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MTX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- MTX has an Altman-Z score of 2.64. 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.
- MTX's Altman-Z score of 2.64 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 69.51% of its industry peers.
- MTX has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.11. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MTX would need 11.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- MTX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 11.11. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MTX outperforms 57.32% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that MTX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MTX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.56. This is in the better half of the industry: MTX outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.64 |
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC12.69%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.08 indicates that MTX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 2.08, MTX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- MTX has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that MTX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.45, MTX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. MTX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MTX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.86%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, MTX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.72% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, MTX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.17% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, MTX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.86%
EPS 3Y4.13%
EPS 5Y6.72%
EPS Q2Q%21.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.84%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%11.2%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MTX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.40% on average per year.
- MTX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y4.58%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. MTX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.21, the valuation of MTX can be described as correct.
- 87.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- MTX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.64.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.72, the valuation of MTX can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTX is valued cheaper than 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- MTX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MTX is valued a bit more expensive than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MTX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTX is cheaper than 64.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.5 |
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 13.40% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)1.97
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MTX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MTX has a yearly dividend return of 0.68%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.03, MTX is paying slightly less dividend.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.68, MTX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MTX grows each year by 17.82%, which is quite nice.
- MTX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- MTX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.82%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years32
5.3 Sustainability
- MTX has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- MTX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-77.17%
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MTX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
75.96
+4.02 (+5.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Industry Strength61.49
Industry Growth40.99
Earnings (Last)04-30 2026-04-30/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners99.47%
Inst Owner Change0.08%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change4.07%
Market Cap2.36B
Revenue(TTM)2.07B
Net Income(TTM)-18.40M
Analysts80
Price Target87.72 (15.48%)
Short Float %1.61%
Short Ratio2.53
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.68% |
Yearly Dividend0.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)17.82%
DP-77.17%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years32
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.12)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.57%
Max EPS beat(2)5.11%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.75%
Max EPS beat(4)9.1%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)3.93%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.67%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)1.08%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.67%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.31%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.86%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.28%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.88%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.72 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | 4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.5 |
EPS(TTM)5.75
EY7.57%
EPS(NY)7.09
Fwd EY9.33%
FCF(TTM)2.79
FCFY3.67%
OCF(TTM)6.24
OCFY8.22%
SpS66.79
BVpS55.22
TBVpS18.98
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)1.97
Graham Number84.5208 (11.27%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.53% | ||
| ROE | -1.07% | ||
| ROCE | 2.47% | ||
| ROIC | 1.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.05% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.63% | ||
| OM | 3.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 24.99% | ||
| FCFM | 4.18% |
ROA(3y)2.3%
ROA(5y)3.07%
ROE(3y)4.53%
ROE(5y)6.4%
ROIC(3y)5.24%
ROIC(5y)5.54%
ROICexc(3y)5.89%
ROICexc(5y)6.17%
ROICexgc(3y)10.31%
ROICexgc(5y)10.74%
ROCE(3y)7.23%
ROCE(5y)7.71%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-31.93%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-18.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y-32.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y-19.42%
OM growth 3Y-33.59%
OM growth 5Y-23.3%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y4.54%
GM growth 5Y-0.34%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.85 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 117.43% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.18 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 118.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.64 |
F-Score4
WACC12.69%
ROIC/WACC0.14
Cap/Depr(3y)103.39%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.53%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.86%
EPS 3Y4.13%
EPS 5Y6.72%
EPS Q2Q%21.05%
EPS Next Y13.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.84%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%11.2%
Revenue Next Year4.68%
Revenue Next 2Y4.58%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-74.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-34.15%
EBIT growth 5Y-19.17%
EBIT Next Year38.4%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-41.05%
FCF growth 3Y54.68%
FCF growth 5Y-12.05%
OCF growth 1Y-18.06%
OCF growth 3Y22.37%
OCF growth 5Y-4.24%
MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC / MTX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MTX.
What is the valuation status of MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC?
MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) is 13.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.38.
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 13.79% in the next year.