Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) earns a Roarable Rating of B+ (Buy) with 78/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (59% profit margin, 30% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-03, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 78/100 at a spot price of $1,674.81 (-2.55% 1D, market cap $33.56B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 19/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, MTD ranks #21 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Laboratory Analytical Instruments), MTD carries a Roarable B+ (78/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 39.6x, gross margin of 59.4%, and ROIC of 30.4%. By comparison, WAT (Waters Corporation) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 73.4x, ROIC 16.8%, cap $45.46B) and A (Agilent Technologies Inc.) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 39.2x, ROIC 15.3%, cap $49.30B). Among the 5-stock peer group, A leads on earnings multiple (39.2x) while MTD leads on capital efficiency (30.4% ROIC).
Per MTD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001037646), Mettler-Toledo International Inc. generated $4.03B in revenue (+4.0% YoY), $869.2M in net income, and $848.6M in free cash flow against $3.71B in total assets and $2.09B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (59% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 40x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±4.9% realized swing band)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 21.1% FCF Margin ($848.6M FCF) & 59.4% Gross Margin
Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 8 pts from alignment
Even with a 78/100 (B+) score, MTD faces multiple-compression risk if 39.6x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Priced at 40x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-1.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 56.9% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($1,512.37) or 200D SMA ($1,341.24) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($1,825.54) toward Bear Floor ($1,373.34).
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) dropped -2.55% to $1674.81, trading at 92% of its 52-week range ($1023.05 – $1728.66). High-quality cash engine (59% profit margin, 30% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, October 30, 2026--Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) today announced it will present at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, November 11 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, and at
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +4.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) ranks #21 by composite RQD confidence (78/100, grade B+) and #54 by equity capitalization ($33.56B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, A leads on earnings valuation at 39.2x trailing P/E, while MTD leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 30.4% ROIC and 59.4% gross margin. MTD currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 78/100 (B+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTD
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Mettler-Toledo International Inc. | B+ | 78/100 | 39.6x | 59.4% | 30.4% | -2.55% | $33.56B | Benchmark Subject |
| WAT Waters Corporation | B | 72/100 | 73.4x | 59.3% | 16.8% | -3.61% | $45.46B | /wat-vs-mtd → |
| A Agilent Technologies Inc. | B | 72/100 | 39.2x | 52.4% | 15.3% | -3.47% | $49.30B | /a-vs-mtd → |
| RVTY Revvity Inc. | C | 65/100 | 76.7x | — | 3.1% | -5.30% | $17.52B | /rvty-vs-mtd → |
| AVTR Avantor Inc. | D+ | 56/100 | — | 32.7% | -2.1% | -3.78% | $10.88B | /avtr-vs-mtd → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) reported GAAP revenue of $4.03B (+4.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $3.87B , and +6.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $869.2M, operating cash flow of $955.8M, and free cash flow of $848.6M (-1.8% YoY). On the balance sheet, MTD closed FY2025 with $3.71B in total assets against $2.09B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 11.09, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $4.03B | $869.2M | $955.8M | $848.6M | $3.71B | $2.09B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $3.87B | $863.1M | $968.3M | $864.4M | $3.24B | $1.83B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $3.79B | $788.8M | $965.9M | $795.4M | $18.94B | $4.43B |
As of 2026-11-03, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) is rated B+ (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 78/100 at a spot price of $1,674.81 (-2.55% 1D, market cap $33.56B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 19/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 12/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, MTD ranks #21 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Laboratory Analytical Instruments), MTD carries a Roarable B+ (78/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 39.6x, gross margin of 59.4%, and ROIC of 30.4%. By comparison, WAT (Waters Corporation) holds a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 73.4x, ROIC 16.8%, cap $45.46B) and A (Agilent Technologies Inc.) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 39.2x, ROIC 15.3%, cap $49.30B). Among the 5-stock peer group, A leads on earnings multiple (39.2x) while MTD leads on capital efficiency (30.4% ROIC).
Per MTD's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001037646), Mettler-Toledo International Inc. generated $4.03B in revenue (+4.0% YoY), $869.2M in net income, and $848.6M in free cash flow against $3.71B in total assets and $2.09B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (59% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Priced at 40x earnings—high expectations leave less room for a lukewarm quarter.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
MTD last traded at $1,674.81 (-2.55% on volume of 189,705 shares), positioning the stock +10.74% above its 50-day simple moving average ($1,512.37) and +24.87% above its 200-day simple moving average ($1,341.24). Across its 52-week range of $1,023.05 to $1,728.66, MTD sits at the 92.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 60.2 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.9% ($1,592.74 to $1,756.88).
Why MTD Stock dropped -2.55% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. High-quality cash engine (59% profit margin, 30% return on capital) with steady institutional support.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, MTD scores 77 out of 100, graded B+, labeled "Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow." The five pillars are:
Taken together, the rating points to a high-quality compounder with strong capital returns and balance sheet health, offset by a premium valuation (P/E TTM of 39.6) that leaves limited margin for error if growth slows.
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Health Care sector, within the Biotechnology: Laboratory Analytical Instruments industry, per the profile. The source data does not itemize its products, customer categories, or revenue mix. Per the SEC financials, the company generated revenue of $4026.4M in FY 2025, indicating a sizable operating business. The source data does not describe how the company monetizes its offerings beyond these reported financial results.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $4026.4M | $1025.6M | $869.2M | N/A | $848.6M | $66.9M | $2088.2M |
| FY 2024 | $3872.4M | $1018.5M | $863.1M | N/A | $864.4M | $59.4M | $1831.3M |
| FY 2023 | $3788.3M | $930.8M | $788.8M | N/A | $795.4M | N/A | $4431.8M |
Per the SEC financials, revenue grew from $3788.3M in FY 2023 to $4026.4M in FY 2025, with net income rising over the same span. Per the market data, gross margin is 59.4%, operating margin 26.3%, and net margin 21.6%, with ROIC at 30.4%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 11.09 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, both consistent with strong financial health. Debt/Equity is 0.85 per the Roarable RQD rating, and reported debt moved from $4431.8M in FY 2023 to $2088.2M in FY 2025.
Per the recent news and catalysts section:
Risk watch items include valuation concerns and the 9% above-fair-value estimate. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no proprietary signals are present.
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Welcome to the MTD (Mettler-Toledo International Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 77/100 (Roarable Buy — Very Good Cash & Smart-Money Inflow) in Biotechnology: Laboratory Analytical Instruments. Bulls point to capital efficiency (30.4% ROIC), while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (39.6x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on MTD, but look at what you are paying: 39.6x trailing P/E with 59.4% gross margins. Unless Mettler-Toledo International Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on MTD, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Biotechnology: Laboratory Analytical Instruments and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $1718.61 (52-wk range $1023.05 - $1728.66), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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