Minerals TechnologiesMTX +2.80%75 ROA % is 4.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 4.43. 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 1,618 Chemicals companies, Minerals Technologies ranks better than 64.96% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Minerals Technologies's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $145 Mil.
Minerals Technologies's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,467 Mil. Therefore, Minerals Technologies's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Minerals Technologies's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
MTX'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.54 Med: 4.43 Max: 6.69
Current: 4.69
During the past 13 years, Minerals Technologies's highest ROA % was 6.69%. The lowest was -0.54%. And the median was 4.43%.
MTX's ROA % is ranked better than 64.96% of 1618
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs MTX: 4.69
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
* 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Minerals Technologies's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Minerals Technologies's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Minerals Technologies (MTX) has a ROA % of 4.18% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #567 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is Minerals Technologies' ROA % too high?
Minerals Technologies' current ROA % of 4.18% is near median its 10-year median of 4.43. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.90. Minerals Technologies' value of 4.18% is 44.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #567 out of 1618 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' ROA % compare to NGVT and KWR?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Minerals Technologies ranks #567 out of 1618 companies for ROA %. This puts Minerals Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. Minerals Technologies' value of 4.18% is 44.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.43 vs. the industry median of 2.90, 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 ROA % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,618 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Minerals Technologies's current ROA % of 4.18% is 44.1% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Minerals Technologies and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minerals Technologies's current ROA % is 4.18%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.43. 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 $78.62 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is 4.18%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.43 and 44.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 2.90. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Minerals Technologies (MTX), the current ROA % is 4.18% 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 $78.62 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.05.
GuruFocus considers Minerals Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MTX:
ROA %: 4.18% (near median its 10-year median of 4.43)
GF Value™: $70.05 vs. price of $78.62 (12.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.1% above the Chemicals median (#567 of 1618)
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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