Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 39/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-02, Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 39/100 at a spot price of $62.74 (+1.47% 1D, market cap $1.92B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, MTX ranks #200 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), MTX carries a Roarable D- (39/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 25.0%, and ROIC of 1.6%. By comparison, CC (Chemours Company) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $1.99B) and STDN (Standard Nuclear Inc. (Class A)) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.01B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MTX leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while MTX leads on capital efficiency (1.6% ROIC).
Per MTX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000891014), Minerals Technologies Inc. generated $2.07B in revenue (-2.2% YoY), -$18.4M in net income, and $86.6M in free cash flow against $3.47B in total assets and $955.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 4.2% FCF Margin ($86.6M FCF) & 25% Gross Margin
Altman Z-Score 2.52 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 5/9
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)
While MTX currently carries a cautious 39/100 (D-) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($66.56) and Max Pain ($65.88) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $88.56.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.12% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) advanced +1.47% to $62.74, trading at 29% of its 52-week range ($53.94 – $84.34). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) reported third-quarter sales of $555 million, up 4% from a year earlier, as growth in its Engineered Solutions segment and several Consumer & Specialties initiatives offset inflationary p
Sales grew 4% to $554.9 million as Engineered Solutions hit record performance.
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -2.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) ranks #200 by composite RQD confidence (39/100, grade D-) and #114 by equity capitalization ($1.92B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, MTX leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while MTX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 1.6% ROIC and 25.0% gross margin. STDN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 54/100 (D+) compared with MTX at 39/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTX
ACTIVE
Minerals Technologies Inc. | D- | 39/100 | — | 25.0% | 1.6% | +1.47% | $1.92B | Benchmark Subject |
| CC Chemours Company | D- | 36/100 | — | 15.5% | -35.0% | +2.58% | $1.99B | /cc-vs-mtx → |
| STDN Standard Nuclear Inc. (Class A) | D+ | 54/100 | — | — | — | -6.92% | $2.01B | /stdn-vs-mtx → |
| OLN Olin Corporation | D- | 39/100 | — | 7.4% | 0.1% | +9.66% | $1.83B | /oln-vs-mtx → |
| HUN Huntsman Corporation | D- | 40/100 | — | 13.2% | -2.6% | +7.47% | $1.57B | /hun-vs-mtx → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTX) reported GAAP revenue of $2.07B (-2.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.12B , and -4.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$18.4M, operating cash flow of $193.7M, and free cash flow of $86.6M (-41.0% YoY). On the balance sheet, MTX closed FY2025 with $3.47B in total assets against $955.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.52, Piotroski F-Score: 5/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $2.07B | -$18.4M | $193.7M | $86.6M | $3.47B | $955.0M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $2.12B | $167.1M | $236.4M | $146.9M | $3.39B | $959.6M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $2.17B | $84.1M | $233.6M | $233.6M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-02, Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MTX) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 39/100 at a spot price of $62.74 (+1.47% 1D, market cap $1.92B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 8/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, MTX ranks #200 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), MTX carries a Roarable D- (39/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 25.0%, and ROIC of 1.6%. By comparison, CC (Chemours Company) holds a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $1.99B) and STDN (Standard Nuclear Inc. (Class A)) posts a D+ grade (54/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $2.01B). Among the 5-stock peer group, MTX leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while MTX leads on capital efficiency (1.6% ROIC).
Per MTX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000891014), Minerals Technologies Inc. generated $2.07B in revenue (-2.2% YoY), -$18.4M in net income, and $86.6M in free cash flow against $3.47B in total assets and $955.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
MTX last traded at $62.74 (+1.47% on volume of 411,388 shares), positioning the stock -5.74% below its 50-day simple moving average ($66.56) and -12.13% below its 200-day simple moving average ($71.40). Across its 52-week range of $53.94 to $84.34, MTX sits at the 28.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.9% ($59.67 to $65.81).
Why MTX Stock advanced +1.47% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, MTX scores 39 out of 100 with a letter grade of D-, labeled "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow." The five pillars are:
Taken together, the rating points to a stock where the primary risks (thin margins, weak sponsorship, limited insider conviction) outweigh its cash generation. A prospective investor should treat the D- as a signal to demand clearer evidence of margin recovery before engaging.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $2072.6M | $47.4M | $-18.4M | N/A | $86.6M | $329.0M | $955.0M |
| FY 2024 | $2118.5M | $286.5M | $167.1M | N/A | $146.9M | $333.1M | $959.6M |
| FY 2023 | $2169.9M | $171.8M | $84.1M | N/A | $233.6M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, revenue declined across the three periods, from $2169.9M in FY 2023 to $2072.6M in FY 2025, and operating income fell from $286.5M in FY 2024 to $47.4M in FY 2025. Net income turned negative in FY 2025 at $-18.4M. Per the market data, gross margin is 25%, operating margin is 2.3%, and net margin is -0.9%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 1.6%, the Altman Z is 2.52, and the Piotroski F is 5/9. Debt/Equity is 0.56 per the same rating, and FY 2025 debt of $955.0M exceeds cash of $329.0M.
Per the recent news and catalysts section:
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no proprietary signals or supply-chain links are recorded (supply chain: NONE). The catalyst set is dominated by coverage of the Q3 2026 earnings cycle and dividend actions, with the refinancing headline the most directly relevant to the balance sheet concerns in the rating.
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Welcome to the MTX (Minerals Technologies Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 39/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Major Chemicals. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on MTX, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 25.0% gross margins. Unless Minerals Technologies Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on MTX, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Chemicals and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $61.83 (52-wk range $53.94 - $84.34), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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