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Minerals Technologies Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $2.3B · Avg Vol: $19M/d

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StockRank
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Q
51
V
56
M
68
P/E (TTM)
14.3x
ROE
9.8%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
0.6%
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)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.1B2.2B2.1B2.1B-0.8%2.1B2.2B2.3B5.5%
EPS3.742.595.21-0.5918.0%5.096.287.1411.1%
Shares32.5M32.4M31.9M31.0M-4.5%31.0M
Debt1.1B1.0B971.2M961.7M-3.3%966.2M
Equity1.6B1.7B1.7B1.7B2.7%
Op CF105.7M233.6M236.4M193.7M22.4%230.2M
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)-3.5%
71.9273.8975.8677.8379.80Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$74.60
RSI (14)
50.9
52W High
$84.21
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
51
ROIC
1.4%41.1
ROE
9.8%73.5
GP/Assets
15.3%61.9
Op. Margin
12.3%71.6
FCF/Assets
2.5%60.4
Piotroski
430.8
Int. Cover
0.7x31.1
D/E Ratio
0.55x27.5
Current Ratio
2.13x51.4
Value
56
P/E (TTM)
14.3x65.0
EV/EBITDA
7.7x67.7
P/FCF
27.1x42.2
P/B
1.3x64.9
P/S
1.1x62.0
Div Yield
0.6%15.5
Momentum
68
52W High %
89%87.8
RS 6M
2%77.7
SMA 50/200
1.11x75.3
EPS Rev 4W
+0.0%80.2
EPS Rev 12W
+1.9%71.1
EPS Improve
+40%37.1
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$2.3B
P/E (Forward)
10.2x
Gross Margin
24.9%

SECTOR PEERS

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

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
MTXMinerals Technologies Inc.(you)$2.3B81STRONG BUY
IOSPInnospec Inc.$2.1B81STRONG BUY
NGVTIngevity Corporation$2.5B77BUY
WDFCWD-40 Company$3.1B80STRONG BUY
FULH.B. Fuller Company$3.0B87STRONG BUY
AVNTAvient Corporation$3.4B87STRONG BUY
ECVTEcovyst Inc.$1.4B73BUY
KWRQuaker Chemical Corporation$2.6B65HOLD
ODCOil-Dri Corporation of America$1.4B92STRONG BUY
SCLStepan Company$1.3B71BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.3x · Gross margin 25.3%

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) — Stock Score Summary

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (51/100), Value (56/100), and Momentum (68/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. 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.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$74.60
Market Cap$2.3B
P/E (TTM)14.34
P/E (Forward)10.22
Price/Book1.31
Return on Equity9.8%
Return on Invested Capital1.4%
Debt/Equity0.55x
Gross Margin24.9%
Operating Margin12.3%
Revenue Growth11.2%
Dividend Yield0.6%
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 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (51), Value (56), and Momentum (68) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Minerals Technologies Inc. have an economic moat?
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. 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 Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 81/100. 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).