MTX (Minerals Technologies) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


MTX Minerals Technologies Inc MTX
75 GF Score
Price $73.97
GF Value $70.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Minerals Technologies Moat Score?

Minerals Technologies MTX -4.47% 75 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates MTX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,623 Chemicals companies, Minerals Technologies ranks better than 96.12% on this metric.

Minerals Technologies has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Minerals Technologies has Narrow Moat: Minerals Technologies Inc has a solid narrow moat with some proprietary technology and moderate market share. It benefits from economies of scale and a decent distribution network but lacks strong brand strength and regulatory barriers.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Minerals Technologies might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Minerals Technologies  (NYSE:MTX) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Minerals Technologies Moat Score Related Terms

MTX vs NGVT, KWR, IOSP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Minerals Technologies's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Minerals Technologies's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Minerals Technologies's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Minerals Technologies (MTX) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #63 out of 1623 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Minerals Technologies' Moat Score too high?
Minerals Technologies' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #63 out of 1623 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' Moat Score compare to NGVT and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #63 out of 1623 companies for Moat Score. This places Minerals Technologies in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Minerals Technologies's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $70.15, compared to a current price of $73.97 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Minerals Technologies (MTX), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 01, 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 $73.97 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.15. GuruFocus considers Minerals Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MTX:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $70.15 vs. price of $73.97 (5.4% 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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