MTD
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Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) closed at $1204.48 as of 2026-03-20, trading 7.2% below its 200-week moving average of $1297.75. This places MTD in the deep value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -9.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 30, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1431 weeks of data, MTD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 25 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MTD at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +8.3%.
With a market cap of $24.6 billion, MTD is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.8%. The stock trades at -1037.5x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 8.0% over the past three years.
Over the past 27.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MTD would have grown to $5506, compared to $952 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 15.7% vs 8.5% for the index — confirming MTD as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 4.8% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation. A business generating more cash every year while trading below its 200-week moving average is exactly the kind of disconnect value investors look for.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
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 +7.7% after 12 months (median +7.0%), compared to +14.5% 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 8 times with an average 1-year return of +8.3% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2002 | Dec 2003 | 77 | 30.3% | +0.2% | +3166.8% |
| Oct 2008 | Jul 2009 | 38 | 40.2% | +29.2% | +1578.0% |
| Aug 2023 | Feb 2024 | 28 | 20.2% | +19.7% | +1.7% |
| Apr 2024 | May 2024 | 4 | 7.2% | -17.4% | -4.5% |
| Oct 2024 | Jan 2025 | 14 | 11.7% | +10.9% | -6.8% |
| Feb 2025 | Aug 2025 | 26 | 24.8% | +7.0% | -5.3% |
| Aug 2025 | Oct 2025 | 7 | 7.6% | N/A | -7.4% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 3+ | 9.6% | Ongoing | -0.4% |
| Average | 25 | — | +8.3% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MTD below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) is trading 7.2% below its 200-week moving average of $1297.75. The current price is $1204.48.
What is MTD's 200-week moving average price?
Mettler-Toledo International Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $1297.75 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when MTD drops below its 200-week moving average?
MTD has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +8.3%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 25 weeks on average.
Is MTD a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MTD as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 30. Free cash flow yield is 2.8%. Price-to-book is -1037.5x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MTD compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27.5 years, $100 invested in MTD would have grown to $5506, compared to $952 for the S&P 500. That's 15.7% annualized vs 8.5% for the index. MTD has outperformed the broader market over this period.
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 week of 2026-03-20