MTX Minerals Technologies PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Minerals Technologies stock as of Feb 21, 2025 is 14.79. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $4.73 and the stock price of $69.97 per share. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 41% from its last 4 quarters average of 25.1.
MTX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Minerals Technologies for the last ten years is 16.97. The current P/E ratio of 14.79 is 13% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, MTX's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2024 quarter at 30.91, when the price was $83.16 and the EPS was $2.69. The lowest point was in the Mar 2020 quarter, when it reached 8.52 with a price of $32.48 and an EPS of $3.81.
Minerals Technologies PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 69.52% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -43.07% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27.53 | 69.52% | $71.31 | $2.59 |
| 2022 | 16.24 | 8.56% | $60.72 | $3.74 |
| 2021 | 14.96 | -20.76% | $73.15 | $4.89 |
| 2020 | 18.88 | 24.13% | $62.12 | $3.29 |
| 2019 | 15.21 | 41.88% | $57.63 | $3.79 |
| 2018 | 10.72 | -13.76% | $51.34 | $4.79 |
| 2017 | 12.43 | -38.53% | $68.85 | $5.54 |
| 2016 | 20.22 | 37.08% | $77.25 | $3.82 |
| 2015 | 14.75 | -43.07% | $45.86 | $3.11 |
| 2014 | 25.91 | -0.35% | $69.45 | $2.68 |
| 2013 | 26 | 36.77% | $60.07 | $2.31 |
| 2012 | 19.01 | 25.81% | $39.92 | $2.1 |
| 2011 | 15.11 | -16.84% | $28.27 | $1.87 |
| 2010 | 18.17 | N/A | $32.71 | $1.8 |
| 2009 | N/A | N/A | $27.24 | -$0.64 |
Minerals Technologies PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 16 | -48.24% | $75.69 | $4.73 |
| Jun 2024 | 30.91 | 19.07% | $83.16 | $2.69 |
| Mar 2024 | 25.96 | -5.7% | $75.28 | $2.9 |
| Dec 2023 | 27.53 | 0.04% | $71.31 | $2.59 |
| Oct 2023 | 27.52 | 42.66% | $54.76 | $1.99 |
| Jul 2023 | 19.29 | 13.01% | $57.69 | $2.99 |
| Apr 2023 | 17.07 | 5.11% | $60.42 | $3.54 |
| Dec 2022 | 16.24 | 42.71% | $60.72 | $3.74 |
| Oct 2022 | 11.38 | -4.61% | $49.41 | $4.34 |
| Jul 2022 | 11.93 | -9.14% | $61.68 | $5.17 |
| Apr 2022 | 13.13 | -12.23% | $66.15 | $5.04 |
| Dec 2021 | 14.96 | -5.67% | $73.15 | $4.89 |
| Oct 2021 | 15.86 | -15.1% | $72.46 | $4.57 |
| Jul 2021 | 18.68 | -18.46% | $77.7 | $4.16 |
| Apr 2021 | 22.91 | 21.35% | $76.52 | $3.34 |
MTX average PE ratio chart
Currently, MTX's PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
MTX PE vs peers
In comparison to its peers MLM and OLN, MTX's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than EMN's and FMC's. Minerals Technologies's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 18.33.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FMC Fmc Corp | 3.29 | $4.77B |
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | 12.74 | $11.37B |
| MTX Minerals Technologies Inc | 14.79 | $2.23B |
| MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc | 15.22 | $29.94B |
| OLN OLIN Corp | 29.2 | $3.1B |
| SCL Stepan Co | 31.22 | $1.41B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Minerals Technologies's PE ratio?
MTX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 14.79 as of Feb 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Minerals Technologies (MTX)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for MTX stock is 19.72.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Minerals Technologies (MTX)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for MTX stock is 18.13.
What is the highest PE ratio for MTX?
Over the last ten years, the Jun 2024 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 30.91.
How does the current PE ratio for MTX compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of MTX is 13% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is MTX's PE ratio calculated (Minerals Technologies PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Feb 21, 2025), Minerals Technologies's share price is $69.97. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.73. Therefore, Minerals Technologies's PE ratio for today is 14.79. PE RATIO(14.79) = STOCK PRICE($69.97) / TTM EPS($4.73)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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