Columbus, Ohio-based Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (MTD) is the world's largest marketer of weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial, and food retailing applications. With a market cap of $25.9 billion, Mettler’s operations span the Americas, Europe, Asia, and internationally. Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as "large-cap stocks." MTD fits right into that category, with its market cap exceeding this threshold, reflecting its substantial size and influence in t ...

Company Overview - Mettler-Toledo International Inc. is the world's largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing instruments for laboratory, industrial, and food retailing applications, focusing on high value-added segments of the market [11]. Investment Ratings - Mettler-Toledo has a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) and a VGM Score of B, indicating a moderate investment outlook [11]. Growth Potential - The company is considered a top pick for growth investors, with a Growth Style Score of B and a forecasted year-over-year earnings growth of 1.7% for the current fiscal year [12]. - In the last 60 days, three analysts revised their earnings estimates upwards, with the Zacks Consensus Estimate increasing by $0.28 to $41.79 per share [12]. - Mettler-Toledo has an average earnings surprise of +4.3%, suggesting a positive trend in earnings performance [12].