MTX
BEARISH
$70.41
Live
Minerals Technologies Inc. · NYSE
Target $87.25
(+23.9%)
$51.04
52W Range
$75.3
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 30, 2026
Market cap
$2.19B
P/E
N/A
ROE
-0.8%
Profit margin
-0.9%
Debt/Equity
0.58
Dividend yield
0.68%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
MTX exhibits severe fundamental deterioration, highlighted by a critical Piotroski F-Score of 2/9, indicating weak financial health. While the stock has seen a 39% price increase over the last year, this momentum is decoupled from the underlying data: earnings growth is plummeting (-28.8% YoY) and the dividend payout ratio of 4300% is mathematically unsustainable. Despite a 'Strong Buy' analyst consensus, the combination of negative ROE, stagnant revenue growth, and bearish insider selling suggests a significant valuation risk.
Key Strengths
Strong liquidity with a Current Ratio of 2.08
Manageable Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58
Positive Operating Margin of 12.80%
Recent 1-year price momentum (+39%)
Reasonable Price-to-Book ratio of 1.28
Key Risks
Critical financial health decline (Piotroski F-Score 2/9)
Severe earnings contraction (-28.8% YoY, -31.1% Q/Q)
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (4300%)
Stagnant revenue growth (0.30% YoY)
Bearish insider sentiment with net selling of $1.81M
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$58.5
-16.9% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
29
Weak
50
20
45
20
10
AI Verdict
Fundamental Decay
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score, Earnings Growth, Dividend Sustainability
Confidence
90%
Value
50/100
Forward P/E is attractive, but PEG indicates the price is too high for the current growth trajectory.
Positives
- Low Forward P/E of 10.05
- P/S ratio of 1.05
Watchpoints
- High PEG ratio of 2.22 suggesting overvaluation relative to growth
Future
20/100
Growth metrics are overwhelmingly negative, contradicting analyst optimism.
Positives
- Analyst target price of $87.25
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth is nearly flat (0.30%)
- Earnings growth is in a steep decline
Past
45/100
Short-term price gains mask a long-term lack of performance.
Positives
- Strong 1-year return (+39%)
Watchpoints
- Negative 5-year change (-7.7%)
- Recent trend of missing earnings estimates (1/4 beats)
Health
20/100
The Piotroski score is a primary red flag for operational health.
Positives
- Good Current and Quick ratios
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates high risk
- Negative ROE (-0.79%)
Dividend
10/100
Dividends are being paid out of capital or debt rather than earnings.
Positives
- Consistent payment
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 4300% is extreme
- Low yield of 0.68%
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$70.41
Analyst Target
$87.25
Upside/Downside
+23.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for MTX and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-29
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MTX
Minerals Technologies Inc.
Primary
|
-7.7% | +19.0% | +39.0% | +28.3% | +0.4% | -0.2% |
|
IE
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
Peer
|
+28.3% | +16.4% | +110.3% | -9.1% | +27.5% | -9.9% |
|
SGML
Sigma Lithium Corporation
Peer
|
+395.5% | -47.7% | +176.2% | +217.6% | +87.5% | +32.8% |
|
HUN
Huntsman Corporation
Peer
|
-41.5% | -40.6% | +8.8% | +50.0% | +8.4% | +0.5% |
|
KWR
Quaker Chemical Corporation
Peer
|
-39.3% | -22.4% | +34.5% | +5.6% | +12.3% | -2.3% |
MTX
Minerals Technologies Inc.
Primary
5Y
-7.7%
3Y
+19.0%
1Y
+39.0%
6M
+28.3%
1M
+0.4%
1W
-0.2%
IE
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
Peer
5Y
+28.3%
3Y
+16.4%
1Y
+110.3%
6M
-9.1%
1M
+27.5%
1W
-9.9%
SGM
Sigma Lithium Corporation
Peer
5Y
+395.5%
3Y
-47.7%
1Y
+176.2%
6M
+217.6%
1M
+87.5%
1W
+32.8%
HUN
Huntsman Corporation
Peer
5Y
-41.5%
3Y
-40.6%
1Y
+8.8%
6M
+50.0%
1M
+8.4%
1W
+0.5%
KWR
Quaker Chemical Corporation
Peer
5Y
-39.3%
3Y
-22.4%
1Y
+34.5%
6M
+5.6%
1M
+12.3%
1W
-2.3%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
10.05
PEG Ratio
2.22
P/B Ratio
1.28
P/S Ratio
1.05
EV/Revenue
1.4
EV/EBITDA
7.67
Market Cap
$2.19B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-0.89%
Operating Margin
12.8%
Gross Margin
24.99%
ROE
-0.79%
ROA
5.23%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+0.3%
Earnings Growth
-28.8%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+0.27%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-31.1%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.58
Moderate
Current Ratio
2.08
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.32
Good
Cash/Share
$10.71
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.5B
Gross Margin
24.0%
Op. Margin
12.8%
Net Margin
7.2%
Total Assets
$3.5B
Liabilities
$1.7B
Equity
$1.7B
Debt/Equity
1.00x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
50%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-30
$N/A
2026-01-29
$1.27
-0.6% surprise
2025-10-23
$1.37
-6.5% surprise
2025-07-24
$1.55
+9.9% surprise
Basic Materials Sector Comparison
Comparing MTX against 169 companies in the Basic Materials sector
(17 bullish, 66 neutral, 86 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-0.79%
This Stock
vs
-5.54%
Sector Avg
-85.7%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-0.89%
This Stock
vs
-4.44%
Sector Avg
-80.0%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.58
This Stock
vs
0.84
Sector Avg
-31.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
0.3%
This Stock
vs
37.0%
Sector Avg
-99.2%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.08
This Stock
vs
4.77
Sector Avg
-56.4%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MTX
Minerals Technologies Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.19B | - | -0.8% | -0.9% | $70.41 | |
|
IE
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.19B | - | -35.5% | -% | $13.86 | Compare |
|
SGML
Sigma Lithium Corporation
|
BEARISH | $2.2B | - | -67.4% | -45.6% | $19.72 | Compare |
|
HUN
Huntsman Corporation
|
BEARISH | $2.39B | - | -7.1% | -5.0% | $13.72 | Compare |
|
KWR
Quaker Chemical Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $2.41B | - | -0.2% | -0.1% | $139.27 | Compare |
MTX
Minerals...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$2.2B
P/E
-
ROE
-0.8%
Price
$70.41
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-26 | HASTINGS JONATHAN J | Officer | Stock Award | 6,164 | - |
| 2026-01-26 | CIPOLLA MICHAEL A | Officer | Stock Award | 2,719 | - |
| 2026-01-26 | ARGIRAKIS BRETT | Officer | Stock Award | 5,919 | - |
| 2026-01-26 | CUTLER ERIN | Officer | Stock Award | 2,471 | - |
| 2026-01-26 | ALDAG ERIK | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 4,084 | - |
| 2026-01-26 | JORDAN TIMOTHY J. | Officer | Stock Award | 3,963 | - |
| 2026-01-26 | DIETRICH DOUGLAS T | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 22,139 | - |
| 2026-01-26 | MONAGLE DANIEL JOSEPH III | Officer | Stock Award | 7,314 | - |
| 2026-01-21 | HASTINGS JONATHAN J | Officer | Stock Award | 2,788 | - |
| 2026-01-21 | CIPOLLA MICHAEL A | Officer | Stock Award | 1,290 | - |
| 2026-01-21 | ARGIRAKIS BRETT | Officer | Stock Award | 3,112 | - |
| 2026-01-21 | CUTLER ERIN | Officer | Stock Award | 1,193 | - |
| 2026-01-21 | ALDAG ERIK | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 2,245 | - |
| 2026-01-21 | JORDAN TIMOTHY J. | Officer | Stock Award | 1,897 | - |
| 2026-01-21 | DIETRICH DOUGLAS T | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 10,033 | - |
HASTINGS JONATHAN J
Officer
2026-01-26
6,164 shares
CIPOLLA MICHAEL A
Officer
2026-01-26
2,719 shares
ARGIRAKIS BRETT
Officer
2026-01-26
5,919 shares
CUTLER ERIN
Officer
2026-01-26
2,471 shares
ALDAG ERIK
Chief Financial Officer
2026-01-26
4,084 shares
JORDAN TIMOTHY J.
Officer
2026-01-26
3,963 shares
DIETRICH DOUGLAS T
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-26
22,139 shares
MONAGLE DANIEL JOSEPH III
Officer
2026-01-26
7,314 shares
HASTINGS JONATHAN J
Officer
2026-01-21
2,788 shares
CIPOLLA MICHAEL A
Officer
2026-01-21
1,290 shares
ARGIRAKIS BRETT
Officer
2026-01-21
3,112 shares
CUTLER ERIN
Officer
2026-01-21
1,193 shares
ALDAG ERIK
Chief Financial Officer
2026-01-21
2,245 shares
JORDAN TIMOTHY J.
Officer
2026-01-21
1,897 shares
DIETRICH DOUGLAS T
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-21
10,033 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
DEF 14A
10-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
10-Q
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
4 analysts
Truist Securities
2026-02-02
Buy
Buy
Freedom Capital Markets
2025-11-21
Buy
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