MTD
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Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) closed at $1373.57 as of 2026-02-02, trading 5.8% above its 200-week moving average of $1297.74. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 5.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 45, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 1425 weeks of data, MTD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 7 times. On average, these episodes lasted 28 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MTD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +8.5%.
With a market cap of $28.3 billion, MTD is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.5%. The stock trades at -1184.1x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 8.3% over the past three years.
Over the past 27.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MTD would have grown to $6279, compared to $1011 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 16.3% vs 8.8% for the index — confirming MTD as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 2.6% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: MTD vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MTD Crosses Below the Line?
Across 7 historical episodes, buying MTD when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +7.8% after 12 months (median +8.0%), compared to +14.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 67% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +36.0% vs +31.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MTD crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MTD has crossed below its 200-week MA 7 times with an average 1-year return of +8.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Dec 2003 | 77 | 30.3% | +0.2% | +3625.4% |
| Oct 2008 | Jul 2009 | 38 | 40.2% | +29.2% | +1813.6% |
| Aug 2023 | Feb 2024 | 28 | 20.2% | +19.7% | +15.9% |
| Apr 2024 | May 2024 | 4 | 7.2% | -17.4% | +8.9% |
| Oct 2024 | Jan 2025 | 14 | 11.7% | +10.9% | +6.3% |
| Feb 2025 | Aug 2025 | 26 | 24.8% | N/A | +8.0% |
| Aug 2025 | Oct 2025 | 7 | 7.6% | N/A | +5.6% |
| Average | 28 | — | +8.5% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02