What is Minerals Technologies Inc.'s (MTX) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) is 54/100, with a Hold signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (43), Value (50), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Minerals Technologies Inc. have an economic moat?

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Minerals Technologies Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 54/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Minerals Technologies Inc. in?

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).

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Minerals Technologies Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $2.2B · Avg Vol: $16M/d

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P/E (TTM)

—

ROE

-3.8%

D/E

0.6x

Dividend %

0.7%

AI CONVICTION THESIS

Minerals Technologies clears the floors at Q51 V56 M67 with a buyback on file, so stage one passes, but insider selling of 0.09% is adverse evidence, so the calibrated bar blocks approval at stage two.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Minerals Technologies Inc. is a global diversified mineral technologies company that develops, produces, and markets specialty mineral-based products and performance materials. Serving industries like paper, plastics, and automotive, its competitive moat lies in proprietary application technologies and deep material science expertise for customizing mineral solutions. This specialization in high-value, engineered mineral products fosters strong customer relationships and niche market leadership.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	2.1B	2.2B	2.1B	2.1B	-0.8%	2.1B	2.2B	2.3B	5.1%
EPS	3.74	2.59	5.21	-0.59	18.0%	-2.22	6.28	7.14	11.1%
Shares	32.5M	32.4M	31.9M	31.0M	-4.5%	31.1M	—	—	—
Debt	1.1B	1.0B	971.2M	961.7M	-3.3%	964.9M	—	—	—
Equity	1.6B	1.7B	1.7B	1.7B	2.7%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	105.7M	233.6M	236.4M	193.7M	22.4%	230.3M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-101.6M	-91.7M	-94.5M	-122.8M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-34.1M	-71.7M	-110.4M	-89.3M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-3.7%

SMA 50SMA 200

$70.97

RSI (14)

46.8

52W High

$84.07

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

1.4%38.2

ROE

-3.8%29.7

GP/Assets

15.2%54.4

Op. Margin

13.6%70.7

FCF/Assets

2.5%60.7

Piotroski

430.2

Int. Cover

0.7x28.4

D/E Ratio

0.61x23.9

Current Ratio

1.43x31.3

Value

P/E (TTM)

—N/A

EV/EBITDA

7.5x71.4

P/FCF

26.3x45.7

P/B

1.4x64.6

P/S

1.0x63.4

Div Yield

0.7%23.7

Momentum

52W High %

84%72.6

RS 6M

-8%53.8

SMA 50/200

1.04x65.7

EPS Rev 4W

0.0%27.6

EPS Rev 12W

-1.9%25.7

EPS Improve

+415%92.5

Q Growth

—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$2.2B

P/E (Forward)

10.2x

Gross Margin

24.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of MTX are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
MTX	Minerals Technologies Inc.(you)	$2.2B	54	Hold
WDFC	WD-40 Company	$2.9B	60	Hold
NGVT	Ingevity Corporation	$2.4B	69	Buy
CLMT	Calumet, Inc.	$4.2B	49	Hold
ECVT	Ecovyst Inc.	$1.1B	50	Hold
KWR	Quaker Chemical Corporation	$2.9B	67	Buy
HWKN	Hawkins, Inc.	$2.5B	38	Hold
ASH	Ashland Inc.	$3.4B	69	Buy
FUL	H.B. Fuller Company	$3.0B	72	Buy
SXT	Sensient Technologies Corporation	$5.8B	62	Hold

Peer medians: ROE 2.6% · P/E 23.0x · Gross margin 24.1%

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX): Stock Score Summary

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 54/100 based on Quality (43/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (55/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Minerals Technologies clears the floors at Q51 V56 M67 with a buyback on file, so stage one passes, but insider selling of 0.09% is adverse evidence, so the calibrated bar blocks approval at stage two.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$70.97
Market Cap	$2.2B
P/E (Forward)	10.25
Price/Book	1.45
Return on Equity	-3.8%
Return on Invested Capital	1.4%
Debt/Equity	0.61x
Gross Margin	24.5%
Operating Margin	13.6%
Revenue Growth	3.7%
Dividend Yield	0.7%
Free Cash Flow	$85M

Minerals Technologies Inc. operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Minerals Technologies Inc.’s (MTX) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) is 54/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (43), Value (50), and Momentum (55) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Minerals Technologies Inc. have an economic moat?: Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) has a Quality factor score of 43/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Minerals Technologies Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 54/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Minerals Technologies Inc. in?: Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).