Minerals TechnologiesMTX +0.92%75 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 30.44. GuruFocus rates MTX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,566 Chemicals companies, Minerals Technologies ranks better than 94.57% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Minerals Technologies's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $145 Mil. Minerals Technologies's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $598 Mil. Therefore, Minerals Technologies's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Minerals Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MTX'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.06 Med: 30.44 Max: 130.37
Current: 29.58
During the past 13 years, Minerals Technologies's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 130.37%. The lowest was -3.06%. And the median was 30.44%.
MTX's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 94.57% of 1566
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.69
vs MTX: 29.58
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Minerals Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Minerals Technologies Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Minerals Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
MTX vs NGVT, KWR, IOSP: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Minerals Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Minerals Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minerals Technologies's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.22% mean?
Minerals Technologies (MTX) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.22% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 30.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #85 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Minerals Technologies' Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Minerals Technologies' current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.22% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 30.44. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69. Minerals Technologies' value of 24.22% is 325.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #85 out of 1566 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' Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to NGVT and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #85 out of 1566 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Minerals Technologies in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69. Minerals Technologies' value of 24.22% is 325.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 30.44 vs. the industry median of 5.69, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Chemicals companies is 5.69, based on 1,566 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Minerals Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 24.22% is 325.7% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 5.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minerals Technologies's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.22%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 30.44. 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 $70.20, compared to a current price of $74.46 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.22%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 30.44 and 325.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.69. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Minerals Technologies (MTX), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 24.22% 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 $74.46 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.20.
GuruFocus considers Minerals Technologies to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MTX:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 24.22% (20% below median its 10-year median of 30.44)
GF Value™: $70.20 vs. price of $74.46 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 325.7% above the Chemicals median (#85 of 1566)
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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