Smart Money Ratings For 20 Most Undervalued Stocks

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7. Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:MTX)

Insider Transaction: 0.98%

Upside Potential: 55.51%

Forward P/E: 8.53

Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:MTX) is a global resource and technology company established in New York. The company develops, produces, and markets mineral-based products to industries like paper, metal casting, construction, and pharmaceuticals. Its portfolio includes precipitated calcium carbonate and bentonite. Focusing on product innovation and operational efficiency, the company competes with competitors like Imerys and Omya. Exposed to raw material costs and global economic cycles, Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:MTX)’s growth is also influenced by infrastructure investments and sustainability-driven industrial processes.

Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:MTX) trades 6.02% higher than its yearly low, hinting at moderate growth in its current value. Because of lower volumes and adverse foreign exchange impacts, the company saw an 8% year-over-year decline in its sales in the first quarter of 2025. However, the company also reported a 10% increase in average daily sales in March compared to January. Environmental lining systems and building product segments have performed better since the beginning of the year, and they have gained many projects. The two new precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) satellites commissioned in 2025 are also anticipated to improve production capabilities.

Forward P/E of the company stands low at 8.53, indicating that the current price does not align with Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:MTX)’s projected profitability. A 0.98% increase in insider holdings reveals caution practiced in the internal environment. With 24 hedge funds involved, institutional backing is moderate. The company has a projected upside of 55.51%, signaling a potential value opportunity for investors seeking such growth in the industrial materials segment.

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