Capital Expenditures for Mettler Toledo (MTD)
According to Mettler Toledo's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $107.12M USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$107.12M
YoY change
+3.1%
5Y CAGR
+3.0%
Peak year (2018)
$142.73M
Cumulative capital expenditures
$2.25B
CapEx history chart for Mettler Toledo (MTD) from 1997 to 2025
CapEx history table for Mettler Toledo (MTD) from 1997 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107.12M | +3.1% | ||
| 2024 | $103.90M | -1.4% | ||
| 2023 | $105.32M | -13.1% | ||
| 2022 | $121.24M | +12.7% | ||
| 2021 | $107.58M | +16.3% | ||
| 2020 | $92.49M | -5.0% | ||
| 2019 | $97.34M | -31.8% | ||
| 2018 | $142.73M | +12.0% | ||
| 2017 | $127.43M | +2.8% | ||
| 2016 | $123.96M | +50.2% | ||
| 2015 | $82.51M | -7.7% | ||
| 2014 | $89.39M | +8.5% | ||
| 2013 | $82.35M | -13.9% | ||
| 2012 | $95.59M | -3.0% | ||
| 2011 | $98.50M | +33.2% | ||
| 2010 | $73.94M | +23.2% | ||
| 2009 | $60.04M | -1.6% | ||
| 2008 | $61.01M | +28.3% | ||
| 2007 | $47.55M | +38.5% | ||
| 2006 | $34.33M | +5.6% | ||
| 2005 | $32.50M | +16.6% | ||
| 2004 | $27.88M | +2.7% | ||
| 2003 | $27.15M | -18.1% | ||
| 2002 | $33.16M | -0.2% | ||
| 2001 | $33.23M | +13.4% | ||
| 2000 | $29.30M | -38.6% | ||
| 1999 | $47.70M | -17.0% | ||
| 1998 | $57.50M | -44.1% | ||
| 1997 | $102.80M | — |
CapEx values are taken from Mettler Toledo's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual capital expenditures for Mettler Toledo (MTD) came in at $107.12M – edged up 3.1% year-over-year.
Over 2020–2025 (5 years), Mettler Toledo capital expenditures expanded at a +3.0% compound annual rate, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Mettler Toledo capital expenditures declined from $142.73M in 2018 to $107.12M in 2025, a 24.9% drawdown.
The highest annual capital expenditures of $142.73M was reported in 2018. The lowest in the available history was $27.15M in 2003.
Among 8 Healthcare peers, Mettler Toledo (MTD) ranks 9th; the peer median for capital expenditures is $3.87B.
Mettler Toledo Capital Expenditures by Year
Mettler Toledo Capital Expenditures 2025: $107.12M
Mettler Toledo capital expenditures in 2025 was $107.12M, edged up 3.1% from 2024.
Mettler Toledo Capital Expenditures 2024: $103.90M
Mettler Toledo capital expenditures in 2024 was $103.90M, edged down 1.4% below 2023.
Mettler Toledo Capital Expenditures 2023: $105.32M
Mettler Toledo capital expenditures in 2023 was $105.32M, declined 13.1% below 2022.
Mettler Toledo Capital Expenditures 2022: $121.24M
Mettler Toledo capital expenditures in 2022 was $121.24M, grew 12.7% from 2021.
Mettler Toledo Capital Expenditures 2021: $107.58M
Mettler Toledo capital expenditures in 2021 was $107.58M.
See more financial history for Mettler Toledo (MTD).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as Mettler Toledo, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk A/S (NVO) | $90.11B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) | $7.84B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $4.83B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) | $4.11B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) | $3.62B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN) | $2.81B | Healthcare |
| Amgen Inc. (AMGN) | $1.86B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $1.21B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
What is Mettler Toledo's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for Mettler Toledo (MTD) is $107.12M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Mettler Toledo capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- Mettler Toledo (MTD) capital expenditures changed +3.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Mettler Toledo capital expenditures?
- Mettler Toledo (MTD) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +3.0% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Mettler Toledo capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- Mettler Toledo capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $142.73M in 2018.
What was Mettler Toledo capital expenditures in 2024?
- Mettler Toledo (MTD) capital expenditures in 2024 was $103.90M.
What was Mettler Toledo capital expenditures in 2025?
- Mettler Toledo (MTD) capital expenditures in 2025 was $107.12M.
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