Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
EV/EBITDA
↓
7.94
-1% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.04
30Y Low4.0·High16.7
P/FCF
↑
27.66
↓-12% vs avg
5yr avg: 31.49
30Y Low7.5·High85.1
P/B Ratio
↓
1.38
+4% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.33
30Y Low1.1·High2.7
ROE
↓
-1.0%
↑-116% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.4%
30Y Low-8%·High17%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
2.67
↓-7% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.86
30Y Low0.5·High4.6
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
MTX Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Minerals Technologies Inc. currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 27.7x P/FCF, 12% below the 5-year average of 31.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.4B | $1.9B | $2.5B | $2.3B | $2.0B | $2.5B | $2.1B | $2.0B | $1.8B | $2.5B | $2.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $3.1B | $2.6B | $3.2B | $3.1B | $2.9B | $3.2B | $2.8B | $2.8B | $2.6B | $3.2B | $3.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | -130.76 | — | 14.74 | 27.64 | 16.28 | 15.05 | 18.88 | 15.25 | 10.81 | 12.56 | 20.38 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.16 | 0.92 | 1.16 | 1.07 | 0.94 | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.13 | 1.01 | 1.46 | 1.66 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.38 | 1.09 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.23 | 1.57 | 1.42 | 1.41 | 1.32 | 1.92 | 2.64 |
| P/FCF | 27.66 | 22.10 | 16.76 | 16.59 | 85.11 | 16.89 | 12.91 | 11.67 | 14.48 | 18.72 | 16.71 |
| P/OCF | 12.37 | 9.88 | 10.41 | 9.95 | 18.84 | 10.64 | 8.83 | 8.49 | 9.04 | 11.81 | 12.08 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
MTX EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Minerals Technologies Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 7.9x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 8.0x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 28% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.27 | 1.49 | 1.42 | 1.35 | 1.75 | 1.73 | 1.54 | 1.46 | 1.91 | 2.21 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.94 | 6.71 | 8.02 | 7.94 | 8.05 | 9.47 | 8.85 | 8.14 | 7.52 | 9.18 | 10.28 |
| EV / EBIT | 10.84 | 9.16 | 11.03 | 17.99 | 14.04 | 13.38 | 15.45 | 13.64 | 10.54 | 13.70 | 16.08 |
| EV / FCF | — | 30.38 | 21.46 | 21.94 | 122.40 | 22.19 | 16.72 | 15.95 | 20.88 | 24.51 | 22.21 |
MTX Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Minerals Technologies Inc. earns an operating margin of 13.9%, above the Basic Materials sector average of 10.3%. A negative ROE of -1.0% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity. ROIC of 8.7% represents adequate returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 24.4% | 24.4% | 25.3% | 22.8% | 21.3% | 23.5% | 24.8% | 24.1% | 25.0% | 27.4% | 27.6% |
| Operating Margin | 13.9% | 13.9% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.9% | 13.0% | 13.1% | 13.0% | 14.4% | 15.7% | 15.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | -0.9% | -0.9% | 7.9% | 3.9% | 5.7% | 8.8% | 7.0% | 7.4% | 9.3% | 11.6% | 8.1% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -1.0% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 5.1% | 7.7% | 10.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 12.7% | 16.9% | 13.6% |
| ROA | -0.5% | -0.5% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 3.6% | 5.0% | 3.6% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| ROIC | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.5% | 7.8% | 8.1% | 7.3% | 8.0% | 9.2% | 9.9% | 9.9% |
| ROCE | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 7.4% | 8.6% | 9.7% | 10.1% | 9.8% |
MTX Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Minerals Technologies Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.7x, which is moderately leveraged (10% above the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $717M ($1.0B total debt minus $329M cash). Interest coverage of 4.8x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.57 | 0.63 | 0.69 | 0.68 | 0.66 | 0.69 | 0.73 | 0.76 | 1.05 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.67 | 2.67 | 2.61 | 2.75 | 3.15 | 3.14 | 3.20 | 2.90 | 2.90 | 2.77 | 3.08 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.54 | 0.49 | 0.42 | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.59 | 0.87 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.76 | 1.93 | 2.45 | 2.26 | 2.02 | 2.18 | 2.30 | 2.17 | 2.54 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 8.28 | 4.71 | 5.34 | 37.29 | 5.30 | 3.81 | 4.28 | 6.40 | 5.79 | 5.50 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.80 | 4.80 | 4.59 | 2.71 | 4.31 | 5.98 | 4.44 | 4.46 | 5.45 | 5.40 | 4.13 |
MTX Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Minerals Technologies Inc.'s current ratio of 2.08x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.45x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 2.40x to 2.08x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | 2.08 | 2.84 | 2.40 | 2.13 | 2.45 | 3.49 | 2.31 | 2.29 | 2.75 | 2.54 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.98 | 1.69 | 1.44 | 1.74 | 2.66 | 1.67 | 1.67 | 2.04 | 1.91 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.85 | 0.70 | 0.50 | 0.73 | 1.26 | 0.61 | 0.56 | 0.69 | 0.64 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.60 | 0.62 | 0.65 | 0.62 | 0.55 | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.57 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.47 | 4.47 | 4.63 | 5.15 | 4.80 | 4.77 | 4.83 | 5.37 | 5.66 | 5.55 | 6.34 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 70.46 | 66.37 | 67.13 | 69.38 | 72.24 | 84.45 | 76.67 | 78.21 | 83.42 | 76.05 |
MTX Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Minerals Technologies Inc. returns 3.0% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.6% dividend yield and 2.4% buyback yield.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | 7.9% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | 6.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 6.6% | 9.3% | 8.0% | 4.9% |
| FCF Yield | 3.6% | 4.5% | 6.0% | 6.0% | 1.2% | 5.9% | 7.7% | 8.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.4% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.0% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $31M | $32M | $33M | $33M | $34M | $34M | $35M | $36M | $36M | $35M |
Peer Comparison
Compare MTX with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 MTXYou | $2B | -130.8 | 7.9 | 27.7 | 24.4% | 13.9% | -1.0% | 8.7% | 2.7 |
 ECL | $76B | 37.0 | 23.7 | 39.9 | 44.5% | 18.1% | 22.3% | 12.7% | 2.6 |
 IFF | $19B | -52.0 | 13.0 | 75.8 | 30.9% | 9.2% | -2.7% | 3.5% | 3.4 |
 HWKN | $3B | 41.4 | 21.7 | 39.3 | 20.6% | 10.6% | 16.4% | 12.3% | 1.6 |
 IOSP | $2B | 17.7 | 8.9 | 23.1 | 27.7% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 0.4 |
 BCPC | $5B | 34.9 | 20.6 | 30.6 | 35.7% | 21.1% | 12.9% | 12.2% | 0.7 |
 MTRN | $6B | 77.6 | 34.4 | 115.6 | 16.7% | 6.5% | 8.3% | 6.0% | 3.2 |
 AMCR | $19B | 25.4 | 19.1 | 23.2 | 18.9% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 8.7 |
 TROX | $1B | -2.5 | 16.2 | — | 9.3% | -0.7% | -29.0% | -0.3% | 12.8 |
 KALU | $3B | 27.3 | 13.1 | — | 9.5% | 5.7% | 15.1% | 7.8% | 3.6 |
 CSTM | $5B | 18.0 | 8.1 | 29.6 | 10.1% | 5.6% | 32.2% | 13.4% | 2.4 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.4 | 11.0 | 28.7 | 30.9% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
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MTX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MTX stock.
What is Minerals Technologies Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Minerals Technologies Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -130.8x. The historical average is 18.5x.
What is Minerals Technologies Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Minerals Technologies Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 7.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.1x.
What is Minerals Technologies Inc.'s ROE?
Minerals Technologies Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -1.0%. The historical average is 8.5%.
Is MTX stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Minerals Technologies Inc. is trading at a P/E of -130.8x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Minerals Technologies Inc.'s dividend yield?
Minerals Technologies Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.59%.
What are Minerals Technologies Inc.'s profit margins?
Minerals Technologies Inc. has 24.4% gross margin and 13.9% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Minerals Technologies Inc. have?
Minerals Technologies Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.7x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.