Minerals Technologies's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 ($1,934 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,892 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 ($1,892 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($2,201 Mil).
Minerals Technologies's annual market cap
increased
from Dec. 2023 ($2,311 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($2,431 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 ($2,431 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,892 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Minerals Technologies's Enterprise Value for Today is $3,153 Mil.
Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Market Cap Explanation
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
* 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Minerals Technologies's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minerals Technologies's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Minerals Technologies's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Market Cap of $2,474 Mil as of Jun. 27, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #228 out of 1639 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Minerals Technologies' Market Cap too high?
Minerals Technologies' current Market Cap is $2,474 Mil. The Chemicals industry median Market Cap is 294.36. Minerals Technologies' value of $2,474 Mil is 740.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #228 out of 1639 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 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minerals Technologies' Market Cap compare to NGVT and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #228 out of 1639 companies for Market Cap. This places Minerals Technologies in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 294.36. Minerals Technologies' value of $2,474 Mil is 740.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Chemicals company?
The median Market Cap among Chemicals companies is 294.36, based on 1,639 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Minerals Technologies's current Market Cap of $2,474 Mil is 740.5% 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Market Cap is 294.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minerals Technologies's current Market Cap is $2,474 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 $79.80 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Market Cap is $2,474 Mil and 740.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 294.36. 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Minerals Technologies (MTX), the current Market Cap is $2,474 Mil as of Jun. 27, 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:
Market Cap: $2,474 Mil
GF Value™: $70.05 vs. price of $79.80 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 740.5% above the Chemicals median (#228 of 1639)
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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