On the stock market since 1973, it operates in the world of heavy industry. It has 32,000 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
Average growth of 16% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
The gap is $2.4B. 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 indicators sit around the sector average.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Sales are growing strongly for its sector.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Valuation: The stock trades at a price that looks expensive next to its earnings; that can cap future returns.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
angles, checked one by one.
The 4 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Profit per Sale: The profit kept from each sale is thin.
The stock trades 23% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 14% a year on average.
It met or beat analyst expectations in 8 of the last 8 quarters — consistency is a promise kept.
The average analyst price target is $425 — 26% above today’s price.
The company’s market value is 67 times its annual profit. Even a small disappointment could hit the price hard.
Today’s price already includes part of tomorrow’s optimism. Report-card grade: 39/100.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 45/100.
On our five-subject report card, MTZ sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: MTZ 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.
Analysts’ average target sits above today’s price, yet the valuation grade (39/100) says the stock isn’t cheap.