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Historical analyst accuracy
For Mettler Toledo, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 44% were profitable, average return +2% (52 calls). At 3 months: +1% average return (40% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| UBS | 7 | 29% | -16% |
| Wells Fargo | 6 | 33% | +0% |
| Citigroup | 6 | 33% | +10% |
| Evercore ISI Group | 6 | 33% | -2% |
| B of A Securities | 5 | 80% | +23% |
Valuation
Is Mettler Toledo overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Mettler Toledo right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Mettler Toledo's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Mettler Toledo | Sector median (Health Care) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 38.7 | 29.4 |
| Forward P/E | 33.2 | 17.9 |
| Net margin | 22% | 13% |
👉 Mettler Toledo trades above its sector median (38.7 vs 29.4) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mettler Toledo a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Mettler Toledo (MTD) is "Hold" (15 bullish, 1 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 44% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Mettler Toledo's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $1,515 (-12% vs $1,719), ranging from $1,194 to $1,700 (11 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Mettler Toledo?
Over 1 year, 44% of analyst targets on Mettler Toledo were profitable, for an average return of +2% (across 52 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Mettler Toledo stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $1,515 within 12 months, i.e. -12% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $1,700, the most cautious $1,194.
What is the Mettler Toledo stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $1,515, -12%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (44%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Mettler Toledo overvalued?
Its P/E is 38.7, forward P/E 33.2. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.