Minerals TechnologiesMTX -0.06%75 Buyback Yield % is 2.27 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 1.97. GuruFocus rates MTX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 348 Chemicals companies, Minerals Technologies ranks better than 85.63% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
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Minerals Technologies Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Minerals Technologies's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
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MTX vs NGVT, KWR, IOSP: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Minerals Technologies's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Minerals Technologies Buyback Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Minerals Technologies's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minerals Technologies's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Minerals Technologies (MTX) has a Buyback Yield % of 2.27 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 1.97. Over the past decade, Minerals Technologies' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 5.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #50 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Minerals Technologies' Buyback Yield % too high?
Minerals Technologies' current Buyback Yield % of 2.27 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 5.13. The Chemicals industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Minerals Technologies' value of 2.27 is 15033.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #50 out of 348 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Minerals Technologies has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minerals Technologies' Buyback Yield % compare to NGVT and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #50 out of 348 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Minerals Technologies in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.02. Minerals Technologies' value of 2.27 is 15033.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Minerals Technologies' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.01 to 5.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.97 vs. the industry median of 0.02, Minerals Technologies has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.02, based on 348 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Minerals Technologies's current Buyback Yield % of 2.27 is 15033.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minerals Technologies's current Buyback Yield % is 2.27, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 1.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Minerals Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minerals Technologies (MTX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.20, compared to a current price of $74.42 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 2.27, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 1.97 and 15033.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.02. Minerals Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Minerals Technologies (MTX), the current Buyback Yield % is 2.27 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Minerals Technologies (MTX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minerals Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $74.42 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.20.
GuruFocus considers Minerals Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MTX:
Buyback Yield %: 2.27 (15% above median its 10-year median of 1.97)
GF Value™: $70.20 vs. price of $74.42 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15033.3% above the Chemicals median (#50 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Minerals Technologies Inc mines, produces, and sells mineral-based products. The firm organizes itself into two segments: The Consumer & Specialties segment that derives maximum revenue, serves consumer end markets directly with mineral-to-market finished products and also provides specialty mineral-based solutions and technologies that are an essential component of its customers' finished products; and The Engineered Solutions segment serves industrial end markets with engineered systems, mineral blends, and technologies that are designed to improve its customers' manufacturing processes and projects. The majority of revenue comes from the United States, while it also has its presence in Canada/Latin America, Europe/Africa, and Asia.
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