MTX (Minerals Technologies) EBIT: $262 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MTX Minerals Technologies Inc MTX
75 GF Score
Price $78.77
GF Value $70.05
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Minerals Technologies EBIT?

Minerals Technologies MTX +2.99% 75 EBIT is $262 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MTX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Minerals Technologies's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $59 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $262 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Minerals Technologies's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.20%. Minerals Technologies's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.02%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Minerals Technologies's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.39%.


Minerals Technologies  (NYSE:MTX) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Minerals Technologies's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=270 * ( 1 - 21.57% )/( (2940.7 + 2944.3)/ 2 )
=211.761/2942.5
=7.20 %

where

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Minerals Technologies's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=236.8/( ( (1025 + max(274.3, 0)) + (1026.6 + max(303, 0)) )/ 2 )
=236.8/( ( 1299.3 + 1329.6 )/ 2 )
=236.8/1314.45
=18.02 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(400.1 + 350.2 + 72.7) - (195.7 + 0 + 353)
=274.3

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(412.7 + 357.9 + 63.6) - (199.7 + 0 + 331.5)
=303

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Minerals Technologies's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=261.8/3120.858
=8.39 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Minerals Technologies EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Minerals Technologies's EBIT 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.

Minerals Technologies EBIT Chart

Minerals Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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Minerals Technologies Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MTX vs NGVT, KWR, ASH: EBIT Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Minerals Technologies's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Minerals Technologies's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Minerals Technologies's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Minerals Technologies EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $262 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $262 Mil mean?
Minerals Technologies (MTX) has a EBIT of $262 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Minerals Technologies.
Is Minerals Technologies' EBIT too high?
Minerals Technologies' current EBIT is $262 Mil. Overall, Minerals Technologies has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minerals Technologies' EBIT compare to NGVT and KWR?
Minerals Technologies' EBIT of $262 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for a Chemicals company?
A good EBIT depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Minerals Technologies. Minerals Technologies's current EBIT is $262 Mil. 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 $78.77 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $262 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Minerals Technologies (MTX), the current EBIT is $262 Mil 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 $78.77 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.05. GuruFocus considers Minerals Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MTX:

  • EBIT: $262 Mil
  • GF Value™: $70.05 vs. price of $78.77 (12.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges MNK:Germany
Address 622 Third Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017-6707
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.
75GF Score

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