On the stock market since 1997, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 6,800 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.
The gap is $3.0B. 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.
Profit power and business quality lead the class.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
This grade is a blend: the profit side is strong, the sales tempo slow.
The price is looking for direction — no strong breakout, no collapse.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
Valuation: The stock trades at a price that looks expensive next to its earnings; that can cap future returns.
angles, checked one by one.
The 3 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
The stock trades 60% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 65 buys and 58 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
It pays out $8.88 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 28/100.
Today’s price already includes part of tomorrow’s optimism. Report-card grade: 42/100.
Since the drop from its peak, buyer appetite hasn’t come back. Council score: 0/10.
On our five-subject report card, MTN sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: MTN is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.