On the stock market since 1988, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 1,860 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
The biggest line carries real weight, but it doesn’t decide everything on its own.
No real growth (3% a year).
The gap is $1.1B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
A solid grade overall — yet the debt outweighs the cash. The strength here comes from earnings power.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
The price is looking for direction — no strong breakout, no collapse.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
The stock trades 33% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
The average analyst price target is $86.33 — 21% above today’s price.
It pays out $1.82 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 2% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The growth engine is running at low revs right now. Report-card grade: 44/100.
Since the drop from its peak, buyer appetite hasn’t come back.
On our five-subject report card, MTH sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: MTH is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.