MTX (Minerals Technologies) ROCE %: 8.12% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Minerals Technologies ROCE %?

Minerals Technologies MTX +2.86% 75 ROCE % is 8.12% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Minerals Technologies's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.12%.

Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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Minerals Technologies ROCE % Historical Data

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Minerals Technologies ROCE % Calculation

Minerals Technologies's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	40.5	/	( ( (3393.9 - 397.7)	+	(3469 - 555.4) )	/ 2 )
	=	40.5	/	( (2996.2	+	2913.6)	/ 2 )
	=	40.5	/	2954.9
	=	1.37 %

Minerals Technologies's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	236.8	/	( ( (3469 - 555.4)	+	(3465.3 - 543.4) )	/ 2 )
	=	236.8	/	( ( 2913.6	+	2921.9 )	/ 2 )
	=	236.8	/	2917.75
	=	8.12 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 8.12% mean?

Minerals Technologies (MTX) has a ROCE % of 8.12% as of Mar. 2026.

Is Minerals Technologies' ROCE % too high?

Minerals Technologies' current ROCE % is 8.12%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.45. Minerals Technologies' value of 8.12% is 26% above this industry median. 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' ROCE % compare to NGVT and KWR?

Minerals Technologies' ROCE % of 8.12% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.45. Minerals Technologies' value of 8.12% is 26% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Chemicals company?

The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.45, based on 1,594 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Minerals Technologies's current ROCE % of 8.12% is 26% 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Minerals Technologies's current ROCE % is 8.12%. 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 $78.67 — trading 12.3% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 8.12% and 26% above the Chemicals industry median of 6.45. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Minerals Technologies (MTX), the current ROCE % is 8.12% 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 $78.67 is trading 12.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $70.05. GuruFocus considers Minerals Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MTX:

ROCE %: 8.12%
GF Value™: $70.05 vs. price of $78.67 (12.3% above fair value)
GF Score™: 75/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 26% above the Chemicals median

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Minerals Technologies Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

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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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