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Mettler-Toledo International, I (MTD) Stock Analysis

Falling Knife setup · Temp Headwind edge

HoldModerate Confidence

Healthcare · Diagnostics & Research

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $1042.11, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Weak growth; Negative momentum.

Mettler-Toledo International is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services for laboratory, industrial, and retail applications, selling products in over 140 countries with direct presence in ~40 countries. The company had $3.8B implied scale from ~$199M R&D... Read more

$1042.11+10.9% A.UpsideScore 5.3/10#17 of 26 Diagnostics & Research
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield2.90%
Stop $992.36Target $1155.22(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 1.1:1
Analyst target$1327.83+27.4%12 analysts
$1155.22our TP
$1042.11price
$1327.83mean
$1550

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $1042.11, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Weak growth; Negative momentum. Chart setup: Death cross, below all MAs, RSI 26, MACD bearish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost analyst 0.40, earnings proximity 71d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

Recent Developments — Mettler-Toledo International, I

Generated 2026-05-20T20:21:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
V7 quality resilience bonus: +0.2 (Q=7.8 in RISK_OFF)
Sector modifier (Healthcare): +0.5
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Risks
Weak growth
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)24.7
P/E (Fwd)20.5
Mkt Cap$21.2B
EV/EBITDA19.2
Profit Mgn21.4%
ROE
Rev Growth7.2%
Beta1.31
DividendNone
Rating analysts21

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.28bearish
IV37%normal
Max Pain$870-16.5% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Macd
0.0
Volume
0.0
Obv
1.0
Ma Position
2.2
Rsi
3.0
Capitulation risk (RSI 26, below 200MA)Volume distribution (falling OBV)Below 200-MA but MA still rising (+0.2%/30d) — pullback in uptrend, not confirmed weakness

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
3.3
Revenue Growth
4.3
GatesMomentum 1.2<4.5A.R:R 1.1 < 1.5@spotInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.40EARNINGS PROXIMITY 71d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARFalling KnifeSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
26 · Oversold
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $1023.05Resistance $1347.03

Price Targets

$992
$1155
A.Upside+10.9%
A.R:R1.1:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Momentum score 1.2/10 — below 4.5 minimum
! Reward/Risk 1.1:1 at current price — below 1.5:1 minimum

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-30 (71d)

Verdict History

reverse chrono — latest first
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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MTD stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $1042.11, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Weak growth; Negative momentum. Chart setup: Death cross, below all MAs, RSI 26, MACD bearish. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. Target $1155.22 (+10.9%), stop $992.36 (−5.0%), A.R:R 1.1:1. Score 5.3/10, moderate confidence.

What is the MTD stock price target?

Take-profit target: $1155.22 (+10.9% upside). Target $1155.22 (+10.9%), stop $992.36 (−5.0%), A.R:R 1.1:1. Stop-loss: $992.36.

What are the risks of investing in MTD?

Weak growth; Negative momentum.

Is MTD overvalued or undervalued?

Mettler-Toledo International, I trades at a P/E of 24.7 (forward 20.5). TrendMatrix value score: 5.0/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about MTD?

21 analysts cover MTD with a consensus score of 3.7/5. Average price target: $1328.

What does Mettler-Toledo International, I do?Mettler-Toledo International is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services for laboratory,...

Mettler-Toledo International is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services for laboratory, industrial, and retail applications, selling products in over 140 countries with direct presence in ~40 countries. The company had $3.8B implied scale from ~$199M R&D spend; revenue is diversified by segment (U.S., Swiss, Western European, Chinese, Other Operations) and by customer industry including pharma, food, and chemicals. No single customer accounts for more than 1% of 2025 net sales.

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