Minerals Technologies Profit Margin

Minerals Technologies (MTX) currently reports a profit margin of -3.13% as of June 2026. That compares with 0.1% in the prior-year period — down 3179.8% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.32%. Use the charts on this page to explore Minerals Technologies's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Minerals Technologies's profit margin decreased from 0.1% to -3.13% — a 3179.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Minerals Technologies's profit margin of -3.13% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.32%. That is roughly 130.4% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Minerals Technologies's current -3.13% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.32%) and against MTX's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of -3.13%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.32%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Minerals Technologies, and consider following MTX for alerts when major investors trade the stock.