Minerals Technologies Profit Margin

Minerals Technologies (MTX) currently reports a profit margin of -3.12% as of September 2026. That compares with -0.08% in the prior-year period — down 3933.2% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. Use the charts on this page to explore Minerals Technologies's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Minerals Technologies's profit margin decreased from -0.08% to -3.12% — a 3933.2% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Minerals Technologies's profit margin of -3.12% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.34%. That is roughly 171.8% 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 -3.12% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 4.34%) 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 -3.12%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 4.34%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Minerals Technologies, and consider following MTX for alerts when major investors trade the stock.