Minerals TechnologiesMTX +1.24%74 Current Ratio is 2.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 2.38. GuruFocus rates MTX with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,615 Chemicals companies, Minerals Technologies ranks better than 56.59% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Minerals Technologies's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.13.
Minerals Technologies has a current ratio of 2.13. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Minerals Technologies's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MTX'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.74 Med: 2.38 Max: 3.85
Current: 2.13
During the past 13 years, Minerals Technologies's highest Current Ratio was 3.85. The lowest was 1.74. And the median was 2.38.
MTX's Current Ratio is ranked better than 56.59% of 1615
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs MTX: 2.13
Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Minerals Technologies Current Ratio Related Terms
Minerals Technologies Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Minerals Technologies's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Minerals Technologies's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Minerals Technologies's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minerals Technologies's Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio of 2.13 as of Mar. 2026. This is 11% below median its historical median of 2.38. Over the past decade, Minerals Technologies' Current Ratio has ranged from 1.74 to 3.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #701 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 43.4%.
Is Minerals Technologies' Current Ratio too high?
Minerals Technologies' current Current Ratio of 2.13 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 2.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.74 to a high of 3.85. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Minerals Technologies' value of 2.13 is 12.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #701 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Minerals Technologies has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minerals Technologies' Current Ratio compare to NGVT and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #701 out of 1615 companies for Current Ratio. This puts Minerals Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Minerals Technologies' value of 2.13 is 12.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Minerals Technologies' own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.74 to 3.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.38 vs. the industry median of 1.89, 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 Current Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Current Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.89, based on 1,615 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Minerals Technologies's current Current Ratio of 2.13 is 12.7% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minerals Technologies's current Current Ratio is 2.13, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 2.38. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.05, compared to a current price of $79.80 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.13, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 2.38 and 12.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. Minerals Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Minerals Technologies (MTX), the current Current Ratio is 2.13 as of Mar. 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 $79.80 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.05.
GuruFocus considers Minerals Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MTX:
Current Ratio: 2.13 (11% below median its 10-year median of 2.38)
GF Value™: $70.05 vs. price of $79.80 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.7% above the Chemicals median (#701 of 1615)
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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