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Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US6031581068
CUSIP
603158106
Industry
Chemicals
IPO Date
Oct 23, 1992

Highlights

Market Cap
$2.21B
Enterprise Value
$2.85B
EPS (TTM)
-$0.59
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.07B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$518.00M
EBITDA (TTM)
$145.90M
Year Range
$49.54 - $75.30
Target Price
$68.00
ROA (TTM)
-0.53%
ROE (TTM)
-1.08%

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Minerals Technologies Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Minerals Technologies Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) has returned 16.55% so far this year and 12.40% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MTX has returned 2.60% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Minerals Technologies Inc.

1D
1.11%
1M
0.42%
YTD
16.55%
6M
14.60%
1Y
12.40%
3Y*
6.12%
5Y*
-1.04%
10Y*
2.60%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 26, 1992, MTX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20267.89%7.57%0.42%16.55%
20250.63%-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%
202314.38%-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 1.89%, beta of 0.99, and R² of 0.33 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 27, 1992.

  • This stock participated in 112.44% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 105.09% 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
1.89%
Beta
0.99
0.33
Upside Capture
105.09%
Downside Capture
112.44%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MTX ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


MTX Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
MTX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5454
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MTX Sortino Ratio Rank: 4848
Sortino Ratio Rank
MTX Omega Ratio Rank: 4747
Omega Ratio Rank
MTX Calmar Ratio Rank: 5555
Calmar Ratio Rank
MTX Martin Ratio Rank: 5555
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MTXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.36

0.90

-0.53

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.75

1.39

-0.64

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.10

1.21

-0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.62

1.40

-0.78

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.39

6.61

-5.22

Explore MTX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Minerals Technologies Inc. provided a 0.65% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.46 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 25 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.


0.30%0.40%0.50%0.60%0.70%$0.00$0.10$0.20$0.30$0.4020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.46$0.45$0.41$0.25$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20$0.20

Dividend yield

0.65%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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.12$0.00$0.12
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

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 19.28%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-65.11%Jan 26, 2017791Mar 18, 2020289May 11, 20211080
-62.93%Jun 18, 2008181Mar 6, 2009887Sep 11, 20121068
-51.97%Nov 25, 2014288Jan 19, 2016213Nov 18, 2016501
-48.09%Jun 30, 1999375Dec 20, 2000745Dec 11, 20031120
-44.17%Jun 2, 2021597Oct 13, 2023188Jul 16, 2024785

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.


Annual
Quarterly

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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.


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.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MTX in comparison with other companies in the Chemicals industry. Currently, MTX has a P/B value of 1.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items