- ISIN
- US6031581068
- CUSIP
- 603158106
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- IPO Date
- Oct 23, 1992
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $2.39B
- Enterprise Value
- $2.39B
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.17
- PE Ratio
- 14.91
- PEG Ratio
- 0.62
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $2.13B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $398.40M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $352.50M
- Year Range
- $53.94 - $84.34
- Target Price
- $68.00
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Performance
MTX Performance Chart
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) is up 27.0% since the beginning of the year. At $77 per share, MTX is trading 8.5% below its 52-week high of $84. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MTX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,006.
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Returns By Period
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) has returned 27.00% so far this year and 45.83% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MTX has returned 3.94% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Minerals Technologies Inc.
- 1D
- -1.92%
- 1M
- 0.64%
- YTD
- 27.00%
- 6M
- 27.40%
- 1Y
- 45.83%
- 3Y*
- 13.20%
- 5Y*
- 0.12%
- 10Y*
- 3.94%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
MTX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 26, 1992, MTX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.93%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Oct 2014 with a return of +24.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2000 at -31.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MTX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 1, 2008 with a return of +15.8%, while the worst single day was Jul 19, 2002 at -22.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.89% | 7.57% | 0.42% | 1.44% | 7.06% | 0.34% | 27.00% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.63% | -10.23% | -7.52% | -18.85% | 10.27% | -3.01% | 5.59% | 12.75% | -5.09% | -8.45% | 3.35% | 3.92% | -19.43% |
| 2024 | -8.36% | 10.89% | 4.04% | -3.17% | 19.15% | -4.14% | -5.75% | -1.50% | 0.17% | -2.37% | 8.34% | -6.57% | 7.45% |
| 2023 | 14.38% | -12.46% | -0.54% | -1.92% | -6.08% | 3.74% | 6.34% | -0.32% | -10.38% | -1.10% | 15.87% | 13.84% | 17.96% |
| 2022 | -4.35% | 0.10% | -5.49% | -3.84% | 4.17% | -7.36% | 8.92% | -12.73% | -15.19% | 11.33% | 9.70% | 0.71% | -16.73% |
| 2021 | -0.79% | 15.66% | 5.74% | 3.74% | 11.34% | -9.52% | 1.97% | -1.91% | -11.19% | 1.58% | -7.37% | 11.39% | 18.07% |
Benchmark Metrics
Minerals Technologies Inc. has an annualized alpha of 1.76%, beta of 0.99, and R2 of 0.33 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 26, 1992.
- This stock participated in 112.18% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 104.09% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.33 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.76%
- Beta
- 0.99
- R²
- 0.33
- Upside Capture
- 104.09%
- Downside Capture
- 112.18%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MTX ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.49 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.51 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.91 | 2.78 | +0.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.77 | 12.44 | -5.67 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Minerals Technologies Inc. provided a 0.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.47 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 25 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.47 | $0.45 | $0.41 | $0.25 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
Dividend yield | 0.61% | 0.74% | 0.54% | 0.35% | 0.33% | 0.27% | 0.32% | 0.35% | 0.39% | 0.29% | 0.26% | 0.44% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Minerals Technologies Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.24 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.20 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.20 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Minerals Technologies Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.61%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Minerals Technologies Inc. has a payout ratio of 8.84%, which is below the market average. This means Minerals Technologies Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Minerals Technologies Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Minerals Technologies Inc. was 65.11%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 289 trading sessions.
The current Minerals Technologies Inc. drawdown is 12.04%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -65.11%Mar 2020 | 3y 1mo | 1y 1mo | 4y 3moJan 2017 - May 2021 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -62.93%Mar 2009 | 8mo 21d | 3y 6mo | 4y 2moJun 2008 - Sep 2012 |
2016 bear market2016 | -51.97%Jan 2016 | 1y 1mo | 10mo 4d | 1y 11moNov 2014 - Nov 2016 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -48.09%Dec 2000 | 1y 5mo | 2y 11mo | 4y 5moJun 1999 - Dec 2003 |
2023 bear market2023 | -44.17%Oct 2023 | 2y 4mo | 9mo 7d | 3y 1moJun 2021 - Jul 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MTX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -65.11% | -56.78% | -8.33% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.83% | -9.10% | -6.73% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -42.47% | -18.90% | -23.57% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -42.47% | -25.43% | -17.04% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -65.11% | -33.92% | -31.19% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -12.04% | -1.80% | -10.24% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -17.44% | -10.71% | -6.73% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.79% | 2.03% | +4.76% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Minerals Technologies Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Minerals Technologies Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MTX, comparing it with other companies in the Chemicals industry. Currently, MTX has a P/E ratio of 14.9. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MTX compared to other companies in the Chemicals industry. MTX currently has a PEG ratio of 0.6. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MTX relative to other companies in the Chemicals industry. Currently, MTX has a P/S ratio of 1.1. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
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