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MTXMinerals Technologies Inc.
$67.64
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
MTX is a market laggard (RS 69/99, Top 31%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings weak
- RS 69 - needs improvement
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Declining
Price Structure
Partial AlignmentPrice
$67.64
✓→
50 DMA
$60.26
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100 DMA
$60.89
✓→
150 DMA
$59.99
✓→
200 DMA
$59.20
Alignment Score: 3/4
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 69/99 is in Bottom 69% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
69 (Top 31%)→>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
-6%→>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOT→At pivot or near breakout
RSI (14)
73 (ELEVATED)→<70 for safe entry
Breakout Status
-23.7% below entry ($88.61)→Price above breakout entry
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on MTX, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 69 (Top 31%))
- EPS Growth: >25% Qtr YoY(currently -6%)
- Pattern Stage: At pivot or near breakout(currently AT_PIVOT)
- RSI (14): <70 for safe entry(currently 73 (ELEVATED))
- Breakout Status: Price above breakout entry(currently -23.7% below entry ($88.61))
- Breakout Recovery: Price recovers above $88.61(currently -23.7% below entry)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
69/99
Top 31% (Need 80+)
Trend
Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
73
ELEVATED
VCP Setup
HOT
Score: 7/9
Volume
108K
-35% vs avg
From Entry
-23.7%
$88.61
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
-6%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
+2%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+1%
WEAK
F-Score
8/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
10%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
15/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
Breakout FailedEntry Price$88.61Breakout price
Current Loss-23.7%Below entry
Stop Was$81.52Should have exited
If/Then Playbook
IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- Pivot$68.24+0.9%
- 52W High$78.23+15.7%
Current$67.64
Support
- 20 DMA$63.14-6.6%
- 50 DMA$60.26-10.9%
- 200 DMA$59.20-12.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MTX stock a buy now?
MTX is a market laggard (RS 69/99, Top 31%) with declining fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for MTX?
MTX's breakout at $88.61 has failed (now -23.7% below entry). The setup is no longer valid — wait for a new base pattern to form.
What is MTX's RS Rating?
MTX has an RS Rating of 69/99, meaning it's in the Top 31% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.