MTX (Minerals Technologies) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Jun. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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MTX Minerals Technologies Inc MTX
73 GF Score
Price $71.11
GF Value $73.75
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Minerals Technologies Profitability Rank?

Minerals Technologies MTX +0.92% 73 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates MTX with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $73.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Minerals Technologies has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Minerals Technologies's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 13.60%. As of today, Minerals Technologies's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Minerals Technologies Profitability Rank Related Terms


MTX vs IOSP, NGVT, CC: Profitability Rank Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Minerals Technologies's Profitability Rank falls into.


MTX
73GF Score
Minerals Technologies Inc MTX
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Minerals Technologies Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Minerals Technologies has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Minerals Technologies's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=74.6 / 548.4
=13.60 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Minerals Technologies has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Minerals Technologies Inc operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Minerals Technologies (MTX) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Minerals Technologies' Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is Minerals Technologies' Profitability Rank too high?
Minerals Technologies' current Profitability Rank of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Minerals Technologies has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minerals Technologies' Profitability Rank compare to IOSP and NGVT?
Minerals Technologies' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Minerals Technologies' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. Minerals Technologies's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. 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 $73.75, compared to a current price of $71.11 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Minerals Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Minerals Technologies (MTX), the current Profitability Rank is 7 as of Jun. 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $71.11 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $73.75. GuruFocus considers Minerals Technologies to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MTX:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $73.75 vs. price of $71.11 (3.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 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.
73GF Score

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