MTDStock and Options Trade Setup — Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
NYSE · Healthcare / Industrials (Precision Lab Instruments) · Low-liquidity options · Large cap · ~$28B
Mettler-Toledo is one of the highest-quality compounders in life-science tools and precision industrial measurement. The business operates as the dominant global supplier of laboratory balances and process measurement instrumentation, holding the #1 share in nearly every product category with structural moats around accuracy, calibration, and global service networks. Pharma and biotech customers (roughly 35% of revenue) provide stable recurring revenue from instrument maintenance and consumables. China end markets (~15% of revenue) have been the standout weakness through 2024-2025 but show early signs of stabilising as biopharma capex resumes. The company is unusually shareholder-friendly with extraordinary buyback discipline — share count has been reduced by ~45% over the past 15 years. Operating margins are 30%+ across cycles. Risk profile is low to moderate. Options liquidity is light; medium-duration directional setups around China recovery have been productive.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move MTD against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.China biopharma capex remaining weak through 2026, delaying segment recovery
- 2.Pharma R&D budget compression compressing recurring instrument refresh cycles
- 3.FX headwind compressing reported earnings from global revenue mix
MTD Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is MTD a good options trade today?+
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 72/100, ranking it top 18% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a bullish setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is MTD's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
MTD's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 67%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past MTD trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for MTD?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the MTD setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh MTD's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If MTD drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for MTD?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to MTD: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is MTD outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. MTD currently scores 72.
How does MTD compare to other Healthcare / Industrials (Precision Lab Instruments) setups?+
MTD's sector rank and percentile against other Healthcare / Industrials (Precision Lab Instruments) tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Healthcare / Industrials (Precision Lab Instruments) Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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