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Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) Stock

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD), a prominent company in the life sciences sector within the laboratory analytical instruments industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $1,263.74. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $946.69 and $1,546.93. This places the current price at 81.7% of its 52-week high and 33.5% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 155,612. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US5915202007.

Market Cap

$24.62B

52-Week High

$1,546.93

-18.31% from high

52-Week Low

$946.69

+33.49% from low

Avg Daily Volume

155,612

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

29.58

Above market average

Forward P/E

28.74

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

3.50

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

3980.99

EV/EBITDA

21.96

EPS (TTM)

$40.04

Price to Sales

6.43

Beta

1.39

Similar volatility to market

How is MTD valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 29.58, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 28.74 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 3.50 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
What is MTD's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 1.39, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. is roughly as volatile as the market, moving in line with broad market trends. This moderate beta suggests the stock offers market-level returns without excessive volatility. The price-to-book ratio of 3980.99 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

22.20%

Operating Margin

25.20%

Return on Equity

29.50%

Return on Assets

21.20%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-4.60%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-5.20%

How profitable and efficient is MTD's business model?
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. achieves a profit margin of 22.20%, meaning it retains $22.20 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This is an impressive margin, indicating strong pricing power and efficient cost management that allows the company to generate substantial profits. The operating margin of 25.20% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 29.50% and ROA at 21.20%, the company generates strong returns on invested capital.
What are MTD's recent growth trends?
Mettler-Toledo International Inc.'s revenue declined by 4.60% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 5.20% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS industry averages for proper context.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

20.78M

Book Value/Share

-$8.76

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is MTD's market capitalization and position?
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. has a market capitalization of $24.62B, classifying it as a large-cap stock ($10B-$200B). Large-caps are typically industry leaders with established business models, offering a balance of stability and growth potential. They often provide dividend income and are core holdings in institutional portfolios. With 20.78M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does MTD's price compare to its book value?
Mettler-Toledo International Inc.'s book value per share is -$8.76, while the current stock price is $1,263.74, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of -144.26. Trading below book value can indicate the market perceives challenges ahead, or it might represent a value opportunity if the assets are quality and earnings can recover. Value investors often screen for P/B ratios below 1.0. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$1,253.43

0.82% downside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

0

Buy

4

Hold

10

Sell

0

Strong Sell

0

How reliable are analyst predictions for MTD?
14 analysts cover MTD with 29% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The bearish sentiment could create opportunity if analysts are wrong. The consensus target of $1,253.43 implies -0.8% downside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on MTD?
Current analyst recommendations:04 Buy, 10 Hold, 00The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 03:38 AM

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