MTX (Minerals Technologies) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.09 (As of Mar. 2026) — 80% Above Median

What is Minerals Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio?

Minerals Technologies MTX +1.24% 74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09 as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% above its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates MTX with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.05 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 907 Chemicals companies, Minerals Technologies ranks better than 93.5% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Minerals Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.09.

The historical rank and industry rank for Minerals Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MTX' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.04 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.08
Current: 0.08

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Minerals Technologies was 0.08. The lowest was 0.04. And the median was 0.05.

MTX's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
93.5% of 907 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36 vs MTX: 0.08

As of today (2026-06-28), the Dividend Yield % of Minerals Technologies is 0.59%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Minerals Technologies was 0.79%. The lowest was 0.23%. And the median was 0.34%.

Minerals Technologies's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.12.

During the past 12 months, Minerals Technologies's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 31.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 20.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.20% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Minerals Technologies was 31.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Minerals Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Minerals Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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MTX vs NGVT, KWR, ASH: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Minerals Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Minerals Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.

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Minerals Technologies Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Minerals Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.45	/	5.52
	=	0.08

Minerals Technologies's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	0.12	/	1.38
	=	0.09

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 mean?

Minerals Technologies (MTX) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. This is 80% above median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Minerals Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #59 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.

Is Minerals Technologies' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Minerals Technologies' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.04 to a high of 0.08. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Minerals Technologies' value of 0.09 is 75% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #59 out of 907 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NGVT and KWR?

According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #59 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Minerals Technologies in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Minerals Technologies' value of 0.09 is 75% below this benchmark. Historically, Minerals Technologies' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.04 to 0.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Minerals Technologies has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Chemicals company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Minerals Technologies's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.09 is 75% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minerals Technologies's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09, which is 80% above median its own 10-year median of 0.05. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09, which is 80% above median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 75% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Minerals Technologies (MTX), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.09 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 $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:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.09 (80% above median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: $70.05 vs. price of $79.80 (13.9% above fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 75% below the Chemicals median (#59 of 907)

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

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

Comparable Companies NGVT KWR ASH WDFC IOSP CLMT LWLG HWKN AVNT CC LIN XPAR:AI SHW ECL APD XSWX:GIVN SHSE:600309 XSWX:SIKA SZSE:002466 OCSE:NSIS B

Other Exchanges MNK:Germany

Address 622 Third Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10017-6707

Website https://www.mineralstech.com

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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