Minerals Technologies Profit Margin

Minerals Technologies's profit margin stands at 7.6% as of March 2026. That compares with -1.14% in the prior-year period — up 768.5% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 9.32%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Minerals Technologies reported 7.6% in profit margin versus -1.14% a year earlier — a 768.5% year-over-year increase. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Minerals Technologies sits lower the Consumer Discretionary benchmark (9.32%) with a profit margin of 7.6%. That is roughly 18.5% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 7.6% for Minerals Technologies means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Minerals Technologies's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places MTX next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.