MTX Minerals Technologies PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current PE ratio for Minerals Technologies stock as of Aug 8, 2025 is 724.75. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.08 and the stock price of $57.98 per share.
MTX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Minerals Technologies for the last ten years is 34.07. The current P/E ratio of 724.75 is similar to the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, MTX's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2025 quarter at 693.88, when the price was $55.51 and the EPS was $0.08. 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: -46.86% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.63 | -46.86% | $76.21 | $5.21 |
| 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 |
Minerals Technologies PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 693.88 | N/A | $55.51 | $0.08 |
| Mar 2025 | N/A | N/A | $63.61 | -$0.75 |
| Dec 2024 | 14.63 | -8.56% | $76.21 | $5.21 |
| 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 |
MTX Price vs fair value
MTX average PE ratio chart
Currently, MTX's PE ratio is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
MTX PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks MLM and EMN, MTX's PE ratio is higher. Minerals Technologies's current PE ratio of 724.75 is similar to the average of its peers, which is 26.44.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | 8.57 | $7.08B |
| SCL Stepan Co | 19.26 | $1.11B |
| MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc | 33.75 | $36.84B |
| FMC Fmc Corp | 44.19 | $4.47B |
| MTX Minerals Technologies Inc | 724.75 | $1.82B |
| OLN OLIN Corp | N/A | $2.17B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Minerals Technologies's PE ratio?
MTX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 724.75 as of Aug 8, 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 81.86.
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 54.32.
What is the highest PE ratio for MTX?
The current PE of 724.75 represents the highest historical value in the last ten years.
How does the current PE ratio for MTX compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of MTX is 2,027% higher than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Minerals Technologies's PE ratio so high?
MTX's PE ratio is high because the stock price is relatively expensive compared to the earnings generated by the company.
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 (Aug 8, 2025), Minerals Technologies's share price is $57.98. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $0.08. Therefore, Minerals Technologies's PE ratio for today is 724.75. PE RATIO(724.75) = STOCK PRICE($57.98) / TTM EPS($0.08)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.