(MTRN) Materion - Ratings and Ratios

Materion Corporation (NYSE:MTRN) is a leading global supplier of advanced engineered materials, operating across the United States, Asia, Europe, and other international markets. The company is organized into four primary business segments: Performance Materials, Electronic Materials, Precision Optics, and Other. It specializes in the production of beryllium and non-beryllium alloy systems, offering custom-engineered metal solutions in various forms such as strip, bulk, rod, plate, bar, tube, and specialized shapes. Additionally, the company provides engineering and product development services, alloyed metals, beryllium hydroxide, and advanced materials like ToughMet alloys and SupremEX aluminum silicon carbide metal matrix composites.

Materion also operates a bertrandite ore mine and refinery, which supplies beryllium hydroxide as feedstock for its internal operations and external sales. The company manufactures advanced chemicals, microelectronics packaging materials, and specialty metal products, including vapor deposition targets, frame lid assemblies, and high-temperature braze materials. Its product portfolio further extends to precision thin-film coatings, optical filters, and assemblies, as well as inorganic chemicals, specialty coatings, and engineered beryllium and copper-based alloys. Materion serves a diverse range of industries, including semiconductor, industrial, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, consumer electronics, and life sciences.

Founded in 1921 and headquartered in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Materion Corporation was formerly known as Brush Engineered Materials Inc. and adopted its current name in March 2011. The company distributes its products through a network of facilities, service centers, independent distributors, and direct sales offices. Its global presence and broad portfolio of advanced materials position it as a key player in the diversified metals and mining sector.

3-Month Forecast: Based on and , Materion Corporation is expected to experience moderate price fluctuations in the near term. The stocks short-term technical outlook suggests potential resistance near the SMA 50 (84.59) and support around the SMA 20 (79.06). The ATR of 3.50 indicates moderate volatility. Fundamentally, the high P/E ratio (285.61) compared to the forward P/E (14.75) signals elevated valuations but also reflects market expectations for future earnings growth. The P/S ratio of 0.99 and market cap of $1.66B suggest a niche market position with limited upside in the near term. Overall, the stock is likely to trade within a narrow range, with potential for slight upside if operational performance aligns with forward estimates.