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Mettler-Toledo International Inc (MTD)

Mettler-Toledo International Inc (MTD) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/02/2025: MTD (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

3 star rating from financial analysts

13 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $1492.64

1 Year Target Price $1492.64

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$1492.64 Target price
52w Low $946.69
Current$1447.16
52w High $1525.17

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -8.81%
Avg. Invested days 49
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 30.24B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 36.63
1Y Target Price 1492.64
Price to earnings Ratio 36.63
1Y Target Price 1492.64
Volume (30-day avg) 13
Beta 1.41
52 Weeks Range 946.69 - 1525.17
Updated Date 12/2/2025
52 Weeks Range 946.69 - 1525.17
Updated Date 12/2/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 40.08

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-06
When After Market
Estimate 10.67
Actual 11.15

Profitability

Profit Margin 21.2%
Operating Margin (TTM) 28.5%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 20.48%
Return on Equity (TTM) 29.51%

Valuation

Trailing PE 36.63
Forward PE 32.05
Enterprise Value 32131588820
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.67
Enterprise Value 32131588820
Price to Sales(TTM) 7.67
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.15
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 26.19
Shares Outstanding 20428445
Shares Floating 20079119
Shares Outstanding 20428445
Shares Floating 20079119
Percent Insiders 0.44
Percent Institutions 102.78

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Mettler-Toledo International Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. was formed in 1945. Initially known for precision balances, the company expanded into industrial weighing, analytical instruments, and process analytics. It became a publicly traded company in 1997.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Laboratory: Provides laboratory instruments and services, including analytical balances, titrators, and pipettes.
  • Industrial: Offers industrial weighing solutions, including scales, load cells, and software for manufacturing and logistics.
  • Retail: Supplies retail weighing equipment, including scales and POS systems for supermarkets and grocery stores.
  • Product Inspection: Provides inspection systems, including metal detectors, X-ray inspection, and checkweighers, for food, pharmaceutical, and other industries.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Patrick Kaltenbach is the current CEO. The company operates with a decentralized organizational structure, with various divisions focused on specific product lines and markets. The board consists of independent directors and company executives.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Analytical Balances: Precision instruments used in laboratories for accurate mass determination. Mettler-Toledo holds a significant market share in this segment. Competitors include Sartorius, Shimadzu, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
  • Industrial Scales: Scales and weighing systems for various industrial applications, including manufacturing, logistics, and transportation. The market is competitive with players such as Avery Weigh-Tronix, Minebea Intec, and Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
  • Product Inspection Systems: Includes metal detectors, X-ray inspection systems, and checkweighers to improve food safety. Mettler-Toledo has strong competition with players such as Eagle Product Inspection, Heat and Control, and Anritsu.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The analytical and weighing instrument industry is driven by demand for accurate measurement and quality control in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, food processing, chemicals, and manufacturing. Technological advancements and increasing regulatory requirements fuel market growth.

Positioning

Mettler-Toledo is a leading player in the weighing and analytical instrument market, known for its high-quality products, technological innovation, and global presence. The company benefits from a strong brand reputation and a broad product portfolio.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for laboratory and industrial weighing equipment is estimated to be in the tens of billions USD globally. Mettler-Toledo captures a significant portion of this TAM through its comprehensive product offerings and global presence.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand reputation
  • Broad product portfolio
  • Global presence and distribution network
  • Technological innovation
  • High-quality products

Weaknesses

  • High product costs compared to some competitors
  • Exposure to economic cycles
  • Potential dependence on key product lines

Opportunities

  • Expanding into emerging markets
  • Developing new applications for existing technologies
  • Acquiring complementary businesses
  • Increasing focus on software and data analytics

Threats

  • Intense competition
  • Technological disruption
  • Economic slowdown
  • Changes in regulations

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Sartorius AG (SRT.DE)
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO)
  • Danaher Corporation (DHR)

Competitive Landscape

Mettler-Toledo's competitive advantages include its strong brand, broad product portfolio, and global presence. However, it faces intense competition from larger companies with more diversified operations.

Major Acquisitions

Rainin Instrument, LLC

  • Year: 2001
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 155
  • Strategic Rationale: To expand the Company's offering of pipettes and related consumables to the global life science market.

Buhler Automation

  • Year: 2000
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 20
  • Strategic Rationale: To expand into the industrial automation system market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Mettler-Toledo has demonstrated consistent revenue and earnings growth over the past decade, driven by its strong market position and focus on innovation.

Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Mettler-Toledo, driven by demand for its products and services in key markets. Revenue Growth: 2024: 5.0%, 2025: 6.0%, 2026: 5.5%

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include expanding into new markets, investing in research and development, and acquiring complementary businesses.

Summary

Mettler-Toledo is a strong company with a leading position in the weighing and analytical instrument market. It benefits from a strong brand, broad product portfolio, and global presence. Key challenges include intense competition and potential economic slowdowns. Continued innovation and strategic acquisitions are crucial for maintaining its growth trajectory.

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About Mettler-Toledo International Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Columbus, OH, United States
IPO Launch date 1997-11-13
President & CEO Mr. Patrick K. Kaltenbach
Sector Healthcare
Industry Diagnostics & Research
Full time employees 16000
Full time employees 16000

Mettler-Toledo International Inc. manufactures and supplies precision instruments and services in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and internationally. It operates through five segments: U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations, and Other Operations. The company's laboratory instruments include laboratory balances, liquid pipetting solutions, automated laboratory reactors, real-time analytics, titrators, pH meters, process analytics sensors and analyzer technologies, physical value analyzers, density and refractometry, thermal analysis systems, and other analytical instruments; and LabX, a laboratory software platform to manage and analyze data generated by its instruments. Its industrial instruments comprise industrial weighing instruments and related terminals, automatic dimensional measurement and data capture solutions, vehicle scale systems, industrial software, metal detection equipment, x-ray systems, check weighing equipment, and other end-of-line product inspection systems. The company's retail weighing solutions consist of weighing and software solutions, AI-driven image recognition solution, and automated packaging and labelling solutions for the meat backroom. The company serves the life science industry, independent research organizations, and testing labs; food manufacturers and retailers; chemical, specialty chemical, and cosmetics companies; transportation and logistics, metals, and electronics industries; and the academic community through its direct sales force and indirect distribution channels. The company was incorporated in 1991 and is based in Columbus, Ohio.