MINERALS TECHNOLOGIES INC (MTX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:MTX - US6031581068 - Common Stock
63.39 USD
+1.07 (+1.72%)
Taking everything into account, MTX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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.
MTX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MTX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MTX (0.06%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 0.13%, MTX is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.60% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MTX (2.13%) is worse than 65.06% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MTX is in line with the industry average of 6.34%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.13%) 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 | 0.06% | ||
| ROE | 0.13% | ||
| ROIC | 2.13% |
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
MTX has a Profit Margin (0.10%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTX has remained more or less at the same level.
MTX has a Operating Margin of 3.91%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MTX underperforms 66.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTX has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of MTX (25.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MTX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.1% | ||
| 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
MTX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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
Compared to 1 year ago, MTX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.50 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 2.50. This is in the better half of the industry: MTX outperforms 72.29% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MTX is 11.09, which is on the high side as it means it would take MTX, 11.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MTX (11.09) is better than 61.45% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that MTX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.59, MTX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
MTX has a Current Ratio of 1.95. This is a normal value and indicates that MTX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MTX's Current ratio of 1.95 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTX outperforms 46.99% of its industry peers.
MTX has a Quick Ratio of 1.35. 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 Quick ratio value of 1.35, MTX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MTX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -3.55%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.77% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, MTX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.93% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.42% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-3.55%
EPS 3Y7.07%
EPS 5Y7.77%
EPS Q2Q%-6.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.93%
Revenue growth 3Y4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y3.42%
Sales Q2Q%-2.27%
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 2.33% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.09% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-8.42%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1.09%
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 decreasing.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.12 indicates a reasonable valuation of MTX.
MTX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MTX is cheaper than 84.34% 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 27.86.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.84, which indicates a very decent valuation of MTX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MTX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MTX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
65.06% 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 | 22.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.43
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.71%, MTX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
MTX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.59.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.71, MTX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MTX grows each year by 15.37%, 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 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 pays out 652.38% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MTX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP652.38%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:MTX (10/3/2025, 12:35:22 PM)
63.39
+1.07 (+1.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners102.09%
Inst Owner Change1.59%
Ins Owners1.16%
Ins Owner Change0.37%
Market Cap1.99B
Analysts80
Price Target85.68 (35.16%)
Short Float %1.92%
Short Ratio2.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.37%
DP652.38%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years31
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.17%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.75%
Max EPS beat(2)9.1%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.75%
Max EPS beat(4)9.1%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.18%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.33%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)1.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.03%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.09%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.03%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.38%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.13%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.82%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.66%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.84 | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.2 | ||
| P/tB | 3.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.96 |
EPS(TTM)5.7
EY8.99%
EPS(NY)6.44
Fwd EY10.16%
FCF(TTM)2.83
FCFY4.46%
OCF(TTM)6.02
OCFY9.5%
SpS65.76
BVpS52.71
TBVpS16.69
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.06% | ||
| ROE | 0.13% | ||
| ROCE | 2.83% | ||
| ROIC | 2.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.3% | ||
| OM | 3.91% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 0.1% | ||
| GM | 25.41% | ||
| FCFM | 4.3% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.72%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 108.88% | ||
| Profit Quality | 4223.81% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.35 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.5 |
F-Score5
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC0.24
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)-3.55%
EPS 3Y7.07%
EPS 5Y7.77%
EPS Q2Q%-6.06%
EPS Next Y-8.42%
EPS Next 2Y2.33%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.93%
Revenue growth 3Y4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y3.42%
Sales Q2Q%-2.27%
Revenue Next Year-2.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1.09%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-71.04%
EBIT growth 3Y5.84%
EBIT growth 5Y4.17%
EBIT Next Year19.6%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y39.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-3.25%
OCF growth 1Y24.52%
OCF growth 3Y0.57%
OCF growth 5Y-0.16%