Comparing Minerals Technologies (NYSE:MTX) & Ashland (NYSE:ASH)

Minerals Technologies (NYSE: MTX - Get Free Report) and Ashland (NYSE: ASH - Get Free Report) are both mid-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings, profitability and analyst recommendations. Dividends Minerals Technologies pays an annual dividend