Minerals TechnologiesMTX +1.24%74 Quick Ratio is 1.47 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 1.68. 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 1,615 Chemicals companies, Minerals Technologies ranks better than 53.99% on this metric.
Minerals Technologies has a quick ratio of 1.47. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Minerals Technologies's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MTX'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.21 Med: 1.68 Max: 2.91
Current: 1.47
During the past 13 years, Minerals Technologies's highest Quick Ratio was 2.91. The lowest was 1.21. And the median was 1.68.
MTX's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 53.99% of 1615
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.37
vs MTX: 1.47
Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Minerals Technologies Quick Ratio Related Terms
Minerals Technologies Quick Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Minerals Technologies's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Minerals Technologies's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minerals Technologies's Quick Ratio falls into.
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
Minerals Technologies's Quick Ratio 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 Quick Ratio of 1.47 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 1.68. Over the past decade, Minerals Technologies' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 2.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #743 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Minerals Technologies' Quick Ratio too high?
Minerals Technologies' current Quick Ratio of 1.47 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.21 to a high of 2.91. The Chemicals industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. Minerals Technologies' value of 1.47 is 7.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #743 out of 1615 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Quick Ratio compare to NGVT and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #743 out of 1615 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Minerals Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.37. Minerals Technologies' value of 1.47 is 7.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Minerals Technologies' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.21 to 2.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.68 vs. the industry median of 1.37, 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 Quick Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Quick Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.37, based on 1,615 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Minerals Technologies's current Quick Ratio of 1.47 is 7.3% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minerals Technologies's current Quick Ratio is 1.47, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 1.68. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.47, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 1.68 and 7.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.37. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Minerals Technologies (MTX), the current Quick Ratio is 1.47 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.47 (13% below median its 10-year median of 1.68)
GF Value™: $70.05 vs. price of $79.80 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.3% above the Chemicals median (#743 of 1615)
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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