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Minerals Technologies Inc.

MTX Mid Cap

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals

Updated: Jun 14, 2026, 22:19 UTC

$78.12
+1.05% today
52W: $53.11 – $84.34
52W Low: $53.11 Position: 80.1% 52W High: $84.34

Price Chart

Key Metrics

P/E Ratio
15.35x
Price-to-Earnings
Forward P/E
10.95x
Forward Price/Earnings
P/S Ratio
1.14x
Price-to-Sales
EV/EBITDA
8.07x
Enterprise Value/EBITDA
Div. Yield
0.61%
Annual dividend yield
Market Cap
$2.4B
Market Capitalization
Revenue Growth
11.2%
YoY Revenue Growth
Profit Margin
7.6%
Net profit margin
ROE
9.79%
Return on Equity
Beta
1.14
Market sensitivity
Short Interest
2.21%
% of float sold short
Avg. Volume
207,511
Average daily volume

Valuation Analysis

Signal
Undervalued
vs. S&P 500 avg P/E (24.7x)
Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
4 analysts
Avg. Price Target
$94.25
+20.65% upside
Target Range
$90.00 – $105.00

About the Company

Minerals Technologies Inc. develops, produces, and markets various mineral, mineral-based products and services. The company operates through two segments, Consumer & Specialties, and Engineered Solutions segments. The Consumer & Specialties segment offers household and personal care products, such as cat litter under the SIVO brand name, personal care, fabric care, edible oil and renewable fluid purification, animal health, and agricultural products; and specialty additives products, including precipitated calcium carbonate and ground calcium carbonate products that are used in the paper, paperboard, and fiber-based packaging industries, as well as automotive, construction, consumer markets, and packaging applications. The Engineered Solutions segment provides high-temperature technology

Sector: Basic Materials Industry: Specialty Chemicals Country: United States Employees: 4,000 Exchange: NYQ

Minerals Technologies Inc. Stock at a Glance

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) is currently trading at $78.12 with a market capitalization of $2.4B. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 15.35x, with a forward P/E of 10.95x. The 52-week range spans from $53.11 to $84.34; the current price is 7.4% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at +11.2%. The net profit margin stands at 7.6%.

💰 Dividend

Minerals Technologies Inc. pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share, representing a yield of 0.61%. The payout ratio stands at 9.04%.

📊 Analyst Rating

4 analysts rate Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) on consensus: Strong Buy. The average price target is $94.25, implying +20.65% from the current price. Analyst price targets range from $90.00 to $105.00.

Minerals Technologies Inc.: The Investment Case in Detail

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) operates in the Basic Materials — specifically Specialty Chemicals — and is headquartered in United States. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.

The Bull Case

Revenue is growing at a healthy 11.2% pace year-over-year, suggesting the business model continues to find new customers and pricing power. Wall Street consensus sits at Strong Buy with an average price target implying roughly 20.65% upside from current levels — analyst sentiment is firmly constructive. Our valuation screen flags the stock as undervalued relative to its fundamentals — multiples are running below where the cash flow profile would normally justify.

Valuation in Context

The EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.07x is below the historical equity-market average — strategic acquirers would find the cash-flow profile attractive at this level.

What to Watch Next

  • The forward P/E of 10.95x is meaningfully below the trailing 15.35x — analysts expect earnings to step up; the next earnings release is the test.
  • The analyst consensus price target implies 20.65% upside — if the next two quarters confirm the underlying thesis, target hikes typically follow.

Investment Thesis: Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths
  • Analyst consensus: Strong Buy
  • Currently flagged as undervalued
  • Positive free cash flow
Weaknesses

No significant red flags in current metrics.

Technical Snapshot

50-Day MA
$75.12
+3.99% vs. price
200-Day MA
$66.68
+17.16% vs. price
Below 52W High
−7.4%
$84.34
Above 52W Low
+47.1%
$53.11

Price trades above both the 50- and 200-day moving averages, with 50d above 200d — a classic bullish setup (golden-cross alignment).

Risk Profile

Market Risk (Beta)
1.14 · Market-like
Moves more than the overall market
Short Interest
2.21% · Low
% of float sold short
Debt-to-Equity
54.85 · Moderate
Total debt / equity

The data points to market-like volatility.

Trading Data

50-Day MA: $75.12
200-Day MA: $66.68
Volume: 92,323
Avg. Volume: 207,511
Short Ratio: 1.72
P/B Ratio: 1.4x
Debt/Equity: 54.85x
Free Cash Flow: $85.3M

💵 Dividend Info

Dividend Yield
0.61%
Annual Rate
$0.48
Payout Ratio
9.04%

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