Minerals TechnologiesSTU:MNK -0.78%75 Gross Margin % is 23.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 25.21. GuruFocus rates STU:MNK with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €60.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Chemicals companies, Minerals Technologies ranks better than 53.44% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Minerals Technologies had a gross margin of 23.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Minerals Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Minerals Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Minerals Technologies's Gross Margin % 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.
STU:MNK vs NGVT, KWR, IOSP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Minerals Technologies's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Minerals Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minerals Technologies's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Minerals Technologies (STU:MNK) has a Gross Margin % of 23.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.21. Over the past decade, Minerals Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.88 to 28.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #724 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46.6%.
Is Minerals Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Minerals Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 23.97% is near median its 10-year median of 25.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.88 to a high of 28.11. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. Minerals Technologies' value of 23.97% is 2.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #724 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Gross Margin % compare to NGVT and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #724 out of 1555 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Minerals Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.44. Minerals Technologies' value of 23.97% is 2.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Minerals Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.88 to 28.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.21 vs. the industry median of 23.44, 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 Gross Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.44, based on 1,555 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Minerals Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 23.97% is 2.3% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minerals Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 23.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.21. 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 (STU:MNK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €60.59, compared to a current price of €64.00 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.21 and 2.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.44. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Minerals Technologies (STU:MNK), the current Gross Margin % is 23.97% 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 (STU:MNK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Minerals Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €64.00 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €60.59.
GuruFocus considers Minerals Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:MNK:
Gross Margin %: 23.97% (near median its 10-year median of 25.21)
GF Value™: €60.59 vs. price of €64.00 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.3% above the Chemicals median (#724 of 1555)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MNK 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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