MTX Minerals Technologies PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Minerals Technologies stock as of Mar 21, 2025 is 12.5. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $5.21 and the stock price of $65.13 per share. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 43% from its last 4 quarters average of 21.9.
MTX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Minerals Technologies for the last ten years is 16.91. The current P/E ratio of 12.5 is 26% 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: -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Oct 2021 | 15.86 | -15.1% | $72.46 | $4.57 |
| Jul 2021 | 18.68 | -18.46% | $77.7 | $4.16 |
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 FMC, MTX's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than EMN's. Minerals Technologies's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 18.94.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | 11.44 | $10.21B |
| MTX Minerals Technologies Inc | 12.5 | $2.08B |
| MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc | 14.68 | $29.09B |
| FMC Fmc Corp | 15.21 | $5.18B |
| SCL Stepan Co | 26.2 | $1.3B |
| OLN OLIN Corp | 27.16 | $2.88B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Minerals Technologies's PE ratio?
MTX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 12.5 as of Mar 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 19.3.
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 17.96.
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 26% 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 (Mar 21, 2025), Minerals Technologies's share price is $65.13. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $5.21. Therefore, Minerals Technologies's PE ratio for today is 12.5. PE RATIO(12.5) = STOCK PRICE($65.13) / TTM EPS($5.21)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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