MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MTX • US6031581068
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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
- 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 each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- MTX has a Return On Assets (-0.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of -1.07%, MTX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.82%, MTX is not doing good in the industry: 65.85% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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 6.48%.
| 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
- With a Operating Margin value of 3.48%, MTX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTX has declined.
- MTX has a Gross Margin of 24.99%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MTX outperforms 45.12% of 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MTX is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MTX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MTX has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for MTX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.65 indicates that MTX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MTX has a Altman-Z score of 2.65. This is in the better half of the industry: MTX outperforms 69.51% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MTX is 11.11, which is on the high side as it means it would take MTX, 11.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MTX's Debt to FCF ratio of 11.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
- MTX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating MTX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.56, MTX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.56 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.65 |
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC12.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- MTX has a Current Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that MTX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.45 indicates that MTX should not have too much problems paying 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
- The earnings per share for MTX have decreased strongly by -10.41% in the last year.
- MTX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.72% yearly.
- MTX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.17%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.38% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.41%
EPS 3Y4.13%
EPS 5Y6.72%
EPS Q2Q%-15.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.84%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%0.27%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.58% on average over the next years.
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.25 indicates a correct valuation of MTX.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MTX is valued cheaper than 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- MTX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.64, the valuation of MTX can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTX is valued cheaper than 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MTX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.69), we can say MTX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MTX is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.63% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- 64.63% 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 | 26.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.65 |
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.
- MTX's earnings are expected to grow with 13.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)1.97
EPS Next 2Y13.4%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MTX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.68%, MTX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MTX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.07.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.68, MTX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| 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 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)17.82%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years32
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of MTX are negative and hence is the payout ratio. MTX will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- The dividend of MTX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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
72.98
+0.31 (+0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners99.84%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change4.07%
Market Cap2.27B
Revenue(TTM)2.07B
Net Income(TTM)-18.40M
Analysts80
Price Target89 (21.95%)
Short Float %1.62%
Short Ratio2.28
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 | 13.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.64 | ||
| P/S | 1.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 3.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.65 |
EPS(TTM)5.51
EY7.55%
EPS(NY)6.27
Fwd EY8.59%
FCF(TTM)2.79
FCFY3.82%
OCF(TTM)6.24
OCFY8.55%
SpS66.75
BVpS55.18
TBVpS18.96
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)1.97
Graham Number82.71
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 | 2.65 |
F-Score4
WACC12.52%
ROIC/WACC0.15
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)-10.41%
EPS 3Y4.13%
EPS 5Y6.72%
EPS Q2Q%-15.33%
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%0.27%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to MTX.
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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 13.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.32.
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.