MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MTX - US6031581068 - Common Stock
60.7 USD
-0.06 (-0.1%)
MTX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 84 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. MTX has an average financial health and profitability rating. MTX has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MTX was profitable.
MTX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MTX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MTX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MTX (-0.05%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MTX has a Return On Equity (-0.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 2.10%, MTX is doing worse than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
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 6.09%.
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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.85%, MTX is doing worse than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTX has remained more or less at the same level.
MTX's Gross Margin of 25.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MTX is destroying value.
MTX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MTX has less shares outstanding
MTX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MTX has an Altman-Z score of 2.50. 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 2.50 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MTX is 10.08, which is on the high side as it means it would take MTX, 10.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.08, MTX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.48% of the companies in the same industry.
MTX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating MTX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.58, MTX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.17
WACC12%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that MTX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MTX has a Current ratio of 1.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MTX outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
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 (1.37) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MTX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.20%.
Measured over the past 5 years, MTX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.77% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, MTX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.53% in the last year.
MTX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
EPS 3Y7.07%
EPS 5Y7.77%
EPS Q2Q%2.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y3.42%
Sales Q2Q%1.47%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MTX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.57% on average per year.
MTX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.61% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.46%
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.47%
Revenue Next 2Y0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.57, the valuation of MTX can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MTX is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MTX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.61), we can say MTX is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.71, the valuation of MTX can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MTX to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say MTX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MTX indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: MTX is more expensive than 63.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
69.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.36
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MTX has a yearly dividend return of 0.78%, which is pretty low.
MTX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.46.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.78, MTX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.78% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MTX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.37%!
MTX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)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 slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-868.75%
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
NYSE:MTX (12/23/2025, 9:58:03 AM)
60.7
-0.06 (-0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.86%
Inst Owner Change0.07%
Ins Owners1.17%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.89B
Revenue(TTM)2.07B
Net Income(TTM)-1.60M
Analysts80
Price Target83.39 (37.38%)
Short Float %1.32%
Short Ratio2.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.78% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.37%
DP-868.75%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years31
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)7.11%
Min EPS beat(2)5.11%
Max EPS beat(2)9.1%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.08%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.75%
Max EPS beat(4)9.1%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.3%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)1.1%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)1.3%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.31%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.46%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.45%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.05%
PT rev (1m)-2.68%
PT rev (3m)-2.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.57 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.46 | ||
| P/B | 1.13 | ||
| P/tB | 3.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.64 |
EPS(TTM)5.74
EY9.46%
EPS(NY)6.25
Fwd EY10.3%
FCF(TTM)3.12
FCFY5.13%
OCF(TTM)6.42
OCFY10.57%
SpS66.53
BVpS53.81
TBVpS17.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.36
Graham Number83.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.05% | ||
| ROE | -0.1% | ||
| ROCE | 2.78% | ||
| ROIC | 2.1% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.24% | ||
| OM | 3.85% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.41% | ||
| FCFM | 4.68% |
ROA(3y)3.68%
ROA(5y)3.88%
ROE(3y)7.46%
ROE(5y)8.15%
ROIC(3y)6.89%
ROIC(5y)6.42%
ROICexc(3y)7.67%
ROICexc(5y)7.18%
ROICexgc(3y)13.35%
ROICexgc(5y)12.39%
ROCE(3y)9.31%
ROCE(5y)8.65%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.56%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.44%
OM growth 3Y1.32%
OM growth 5Y0.73%
PM growth 3Y-3.75%
PM growth 5Y1.26%
GM growth 3Y2.47%
GM growth 5Y1%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.65 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 111.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.96% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.37 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 116.16% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
F-Score3
WACC12%
ROIC/WACC0.17
Cap/Depr(3y)93.37%
Cap/Depr(5y)131.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.45%
Profit Quality(3y)91.22%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.2%
EPS 3Y7.07%
EPS 5Y7.77%
EPS Q2Q%2.65%
EPS Next Y-9.46%
EPS Next 2Y0.83%
EPS Next 3Y6.57%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.53%
Revenue growth 3Y4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y3.42%
Sales Q2Q%1.47%
Revenue Next Year-2.47%
Revenue Next 2Y0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y1.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-71.55%
EBIT growth 3Y5.84%
EBIT growth 5Y4.17%
EBIT Next Year18.56%
EBIT Next 3Y10.86%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y12.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-3.25%
OCF growth 1Y10.75%
OCF growth 3Y0.57%
OCF growth 5Y-0.16%
MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC / MTX FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MTX.
What is the valuation status for MTX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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.
What is the financial health of MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) stock?
The financial health rating of MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) is 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) is expected to decline by -9.46% in the next year.