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219.94 (1y: +35%)
Market Cap 6.59 B P/E(ttm) 23.60
Enterprise Value 7 B P/B 7.90
MTD- NYSE (USA)
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.
  • Currently 5/5
Business Predictability Rank: 5-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 5-Star stocks: 12.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 3%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.262
MTD's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
628930% of the 159 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 2.63 vs. MTD: 0.262 )
MTD' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.06   Max: 0.72
Current: 0.26
0.06
0.72
Equity to Asset 0.122
MTD's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
699300% of the 143 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 0.56 vs. MTD: 0.122 )
MTD' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: -0.11   Max: 0.22
Current: 0.12
-0.11
0.22
Interest Coverage 16.8
MTD's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
877192% of the 114 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 73.90 vs. MTD: 16.8 )
MTD' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 5   Max: 17
Current: 16.8
5
17
F-Score: 8
Z-Score: 6.3
M-Score: -2.41
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 16.30
MTD's Operating margin (%) is ranked lower than
892856% of the 112 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 13.00 vs. MTD: 16.30 )
MTD' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 10.3   Max: 16.3
Current: 16.3
10.3
16.3
Net-margin (%) 12.4
MTD's Net-margin (%) is ranked lower than
980391% of the 102 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 10.20 vs. MTD: 12.4 )
MTD' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 4.5   Max: 12.4
Current: 12.4
4.5
12.4
ROE (%) 35.2
MTD's ROE (%) is ranked lower than
990098% of the 101 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 11.30 vs. MTD: 35.2 )
MTD' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 14.7   Max: 42.9
Current: 35.2
14.7
42.9
ROA (%) 13.7
MTD's ROA (%) is ranked lower than
980391% of the 102 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 7.30 vs. MTD: 13.7 )
MTD' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: 5.9   Max: 13.7
Current: 13.7
5.9
13.7
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 53.80
MTD's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked lower than
900900% of the 111 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 31.40 vs. MTD: 53.80 )
MTD' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 39.6   Max: 64.9
Current: 53.8
39.6
64.9
Revenue Growth (%) 9.9
MTD's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked lower than
1176469% of the 85 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 7.60 vs. MTD: 9.9 )
MTD' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: 0.9   Max: 13.2
Current: 9.9
0.9
13.2
EBITDA Growth (%) 12
MTD's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked lower than
1587300% of the 63 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 11.70 vs. MTD: 12 )
MTD' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: 2.1   Max: 15.9
Current: 12
2.1
15.9
EPS Growth (%) 16.1
MTD's EPS Growth (%) is ranked lower than
1923075% of the 52 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 14.30 vs. MTD: 16.1 )
MTD' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: 3.3   Max: 23.1
Current: 16.1
3.3
23.1
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Financials


Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

MTD Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Jim Simons 43,900 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 2,021 sh (+6.37%)
Columbia Wanger 2,231,550 sh (+1.06%)
Chuck Royce 239,700 sh (unchged)
Bruce Kovner Sold Out
Ruane Cunniff 44,762 sh (-0.23%)
Ron Baron 1,689,937 sh (-10.52%)
Jeremy Grantham 6,180 sh (-56.6%)
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Q3 2012

MTD Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Steven Cohen 4,485 sh (+121.92%)
Ruane Cunniff Sold Out
Jeremy Grantham Sold Out
Jim Simons Sold Out
Columbia Wanger 2,225,250 sh (-0.28%)
Ron Baron 1,559,372 sh (-7.73%)
Chuck Royce 196,200 sh (-18.15%)
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Q4 2012

MTD Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Joel Greenblatt 1,572 sh (New)
Chuck Royce 196,200 sh (unchged)
Steven Cohen Sold Out
Columbia Wanger 2,208,550 sh (-0.75%)
Ron Baron 1,525,661 sh (-2.16%)
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Q1 2013

MTD Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Jim Simons 1,900 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 2,811 sh (New)
Jeremy Grantham 6,051 sh (New)
Columbia Wanger 2,182,050 sh (-1.2%)
Ron Baron 1,427,142 sh (-6.46%)
Chuck Royce 168,600 sh (-14.07%)
Joel Greenblatt 1,285 sh (-18.26%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with MTD

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Joel Greenblatt 2012-12-31 New Buy0.02%$161.8 - $195 $ 222.0624%1572
Ruane Cunniff 2012-09-30 Sold Out 0.06%$148.68 - $177.44 $ 222.0637%0
Ruane Cunniff 2012-03-31 Reduce -30.02%0.02%$152.19 - $189.67 $ 222.0634%44867
Ray Dalio 2011-09-30 Sold Out 0.05%$131.91 - $175.28 $ 222.0645%0
Mario Gabelli 2011-03-31 Sold Out $147.23 - $177.07 $ 222.0637%0
George Soros 2010-12-31 Sold Out 0.06%$123.28 - $157.55 $ 222.0658%0
Mario Gabelli 2010-12-31 New Buy$123.28 - $157.55 $ 222.0658%3800
George Soros 2010-09-30 New Buy0.06%$108.42 - $124.19 $ 222.0689%30800
David Dreman 2010-03-31 Sold Out 0.76%$94.1 - $110.31 $ 222.06118%0
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Guru Investment Theses on Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.

Baron Funds Comments on Mettler-Toledo International Inc. - Feb 06, 2013

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD) manufactures sophisticated weighing instruments used in laboratory, industrial, and food retailing applications. The company has the leading market share throughout most of its key markets in the U.S. and Europe. It also generates roughly 17% of its revenue from China, where it has experienced rapid growth during the past several years. Mettler's shares rose during the quarter in response to positive economic data from China indicating that its economy is rebounding.We continue to believe that Mettler has solid long-term earnings prospects driven by its growth in emerging markets, increased focus by regulators on food safety (a market in which Mettler's products are leaders), pricing power, and ongoing manufacturing efficiencies.

From Baron Funds' fourth quarter letter.


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Baron Funds Comments on Mettler-Toledo International - Aug 23, 2012

From Baron Funds' second quarter commentary:

Shares of Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD) fell in the second quarter. Mettler-Toledo is a leading provider of weighing instruments used in laboratory, industrial, and food retailing applications.The stock was negatively impacted by weakening global macroeconomic data and investor rotation out of companies with European industrial and Chinese exposure. (Neal Kaufman)
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Baron Funds Comments on Mettler-Toledo Inc. - May 24, 2012

From Baron Funds first quarter letter: Shares of Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD), a leading provider of weighing instruments (such as balances and scales) used in laboratory, industrial and food retailing applications, gained 25.1%. The stock benefited from improving global macroeconomic conditions.The Chinese government began to adopt policies to stimulate economic growth, and China represents a key growth driver for Mettler, accounting for roughly 16% of company sales.We continue to believe Mettler has solid long-term growth prospects. (Neal Kaufman)
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Top Ranked Articles about Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.

Baron Funds Comments on Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
February 6, 2013
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (MTD) manufactures sophisticated weighing instruments used in laboratory, industrial, and food retailing applications. The company has the leading market share throughout most of its key markets in the U.S. and Europe. It also generates roughly 17% of its revenue from China, where it has experienced rapid growth during the past several years. Mettler's shares rose during the quarter in response to positive economic data from China indicating that its economy is rebounding.We continue to believe that Mettler has solid long-term earnings prospects driven by its growth in emerging markets, increased focus by regulators on food safety (a market in which Mettler's products are leaders), pricing power, and ongoing manufacturing efficiencies. Read more...
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January 2, 2013
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Baron Funds Comments on Mettler-Toledo International
August 23, 2012
From Baron Funds' second quarter commentary: Read more...

Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 23.60
MTD's P/E(ttm) is ranked lower than
934579% of the 107 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 23.90 vs. MTD: 23.60 )
MTD' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 8.21   Max: 35.58
Current: 23.6
8.21
35.58
P/B 7.90
MTD's P/B is ranked lower than
657894% of the 152 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 2.50 vs. MTD: 7.90 )
MTD' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 2.54   Max: 15.77
Current: 7.9
2.54
15.77
P/S 3.00
MTD's P/S is ranked lower than
628930% of the 159 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 2.30 vs. MTD: 3.00 )
MTD' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.85   Max: 3.09
Current: 3
0.85
3.09
PFCF 29.80
MTD's PFCF is ranked lower than
1063829% of the 94 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 25.70 vs. MTD: 29.80 )
MTD' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 8.87   Max: 44.24
Current: 29.8
8.87
44.24
EV-to-EBIT 18.2
MTD's EV-to-EBIT is ranked lower than
704225% of the 142 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 16.73 vs. MTD: 18.2 )
MTD' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 2.3   Max: 23.1
Current: 18.2
2.3
23.1
PEG 2.2
MTD's PEG is ranked lower than
1694914% of the 59 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 1.85 vs. MTD: 2.2 )
MTD' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.34   Max: 12.38
Current: 2.2
0.34
12.38
Shiller P/E 30.8
MTD's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: vs. MTD: 30.8 )
MTD' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 12.21   Max: 38.64
Current: 30.8
12.21
38.64

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 17.3
MTD's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked lower than
684931% of the 146 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 15.00 vs. MTD: 17.3 )
MTD' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 6.3   Max: 15.8
Current: 17.3
6.3
15.8
Price/Tangible Book 26.1
MTD's Price/Tangible Book is ranked lower than
704225% of the 142 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 3.60 vs. MTD: 26.1 )
MTD' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 8.5   Max: 106.4
Current: 26.1
8.5
106.4
Price/DCF (Projected) 2.3
MTD's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked lower than
1538460% of the 65 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 1.50 vs. MTD: 2.3 )
MTD' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.9   Max: 1.9
Current: 2.3
0.9
1.9
Price/Median PS Value 1.7
MTD's Price/Median PS Value is ranked lower than
649350% of the 154 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. MTD: 1.7 )
MTD' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 1.5
Current: 1.7
0.7
1.5
Price/Graham Number 5.4
MTD's Price/Graham Number is ranked lower than
1041666% of the 96 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 2.20 vs. MTD: 5.4 )
MTD' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 3.4   Max: 10.7
Current: 5.4
3.4
10.7
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 5.50
MTD's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked lower than
799999% of the 125 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 5.90 vs. MTD: 5.50 )
MTD' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 4.3   Max: 43.1
Current: 5.5
4.3
43.1
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 3.94
MTD's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked lower than
1960782% of the 51 Companies
in the Global Medical Instruments & Supplies industry.

( Industry Median: 13.37 vs. MTD: 3.94 )
MTD' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: 4.3   Max: 58.2
Current: 3.94
4.3
58.2

Business Description

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. was incorporated as a Delaware corporation in 1991 and became a publicly traded company with its initial public offering in 1997. It is the supplier of precision instruments and services and provider of weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial and food retailing applications. It is also a provider of analytical instruments for use in life science, reaction engineering and real-time analytic systems used in drug and chemical compound development and process analytics instruments used for in-line measurement in production processes. In addition, the Company is a supplier of end-of-line inspection systems used in production and packaging for food, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Company manufactures precision instruments and provides value-added services to its customers. It has five reportable segments: U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations and Other. It manufactures numerous industrial weighing instruments and related terminals and offer dedicated software solutions for the pharmaceutical, chemical, food and other industries. In addition, it also manufactures metal detection and other end-of-line inspection systems used in production and packaging. Supermarkets, hypermarkets and other food retail businesses make use of multiple weighing and food labeling solutions for handling fresh goods (such as meats, vegetables, fruits and cheeses). The Company offers stand-alone scales for basic counter weighing and pricing, price finding and printing. In addition, it offers networked scales and software, which could integrate backroom, counter, self-service and checkout functions and could incorporate fresh goods item data into a supermarket's overall food item and inventory management system. Main customers include companies in the following key end markets: the life science industry (pharmaceutical and biotech companies, as well as independent research organizations); food and beverage producers; food retailers; chemical, specialty chemicals and cosmetics companies; the transportation and logistics industry; the metals industry; the electronics industry; and the academic community. Laboratory instruments are produced mainly in Switzerland and to a lesser extent in the United States and China, while its remaining products are manufactured worldwide.
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Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies
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Baron Funds Comments on Mettler-Toledo International Aug 23 2012 
Baron Funds Comments on Mettler-Toledo Inc. May 24 2012 
5 'Very Cheap' Buy Ideas Mar 04 2012 
MettlerToledo International Inc. (MTD) CFO William P Donnelly sells 17,500 Shares Feb 16 2011 
MettlerToledo International Inc. (MTD) President and CEO Oliver A Filliol sells 9,148 Shares Nov 22 2010 
MettlerToledo International Inc. (MTD) President and CEO Oliver A Filliol sells 20,000 Shares Nov 18 2010 

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