Minerals Technologies Inc.
MTXBasic MaterialsNASDAQSpecialty Chemicals · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeMinerals Technologies Inc. develops, produces, and markets various mineral, mineral-based products and services. At a $1.96B market cap, Minerals Technologies Inc. ranks as a small-cap company within basic materials. The company operates through two segments, Consumer & Specialties, and Engineered Solutions segments.
Market Cap
$1.96B
Beta
1.12
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
9.37
EPS (TTM)
$-2.20
EPS (Fwd)
$6.71
ROE
-3.8%
ROA
5.2%
Cash
$346.2M
Total Debt
$964.9M
Free CF
$392.8M
52W Change
5.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where MTX stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, MTX finished 13.80% below its 150-day moving average ($72.30) and 12.66% below its 200-day moving average ($71.35). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is MTX overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, MTX's RSI(14) was 29.7, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Minerals Technologies Inc. carries $964.9M in total debt against $346.2M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 2.8x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company generates $392.8M in free cash flow annually, which funds everything from R&D to shareholder returns without needing external financing. Return on equity stands at -3.8%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 5.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $2.13B (2022) to $2.07B (2025).
As with any equity investment, MTX carries market risk, sector-specific risk, and company-specific risk that investors should evaluate in the context of their own portfolios. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing MTX.