Minerals TechnologiesMTX +2.99%75 Net Margin % is 6.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 7.65. 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. Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Minerals Technologies ranks better than 68.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Minerals Technologies's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MTX'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.89 Med: 7.65 Max: 11.64
Current: 7.6
MTX's Net Margin % is ranked better than 68.08% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs MTX: 7.60
Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Minerals Technologies Net Margin % Related Terms
Minerals Technologies Net Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Minerals Technologies's Net 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Minerals Technologies's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Minerals Technologies's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minerals Technologies's Net 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.
Minerals Technologies (MTX) has a Net Margin % of 6.62% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 7.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #506 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Minerals Technologies' Net Margin % too high?
Minerals Technologies' current Net Margin % of 6.62% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 7.65. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Minerals Technologies' value of 6.62% is 70.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #506 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Net Margin % compare to NGVT and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #506 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Minerals Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Minerals Technologies' value of 6.62% is 70.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.65 vs. the industry median of 3.89, 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,585 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Minerals Technologies's current Net Margin % of 6.62% is 70.2% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minerals Technologies's current Net Margin % is 6.62%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 7.65. 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 Net Margin % is 6.62%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 7.65 and 70.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Minerals Technologies (MTX), the current Net Margin % is 6.62% 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:
Net Margin %: 6.62% (13% below median its 10-year median of 7.65)
GF Value™: $70.05 vs. price of $78.77 (12.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.2% above the Chemicals median (#506 of 1585)
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.
75GF Score
Get the complete analysis for MTX
Net Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
MTX has been successfully added to your 
