MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:MATW • US5771281012
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This MATW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MATW Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MATW had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year MATW has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years MATW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years MATW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.46%, MATW is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 4.17%, MATW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- MATW has a Return On Invested Capital (0.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MATW is significantly below the industry average of 15.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.46% | ||
| ROE | 4.17% | ||
| ROIC | 0.03% |
ROA(3y)-0.87%
ROA(5y)-1.55%
ROE(3y)-3.75%
ROE(5y)-6.26%
ROIC(3y)2.06%
ROIC(5y)2.15%
1.3 Margins
- MATW's Profit Margin of 1.64% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MATW outperforms 52.05% of its industry peers.
- The Operating Margin of MATW (0.03%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MATW has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 34.92%, MATW is not doing good in the industry: 63.01% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MATW has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.64% | ||
| GM | 34.92% |
OM growth 3Y-19.59%
OM growth 5Y-3.89%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.92%
GM growth 5Y0.39%
2. MATW Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- MATW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- MATW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, MATW has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, MATW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MATW has an Altman-Z score of 2.03. This is not the best score and indicates that MATW is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MATW's Altman-Z score of 2.03 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MATW outperforms 60.27% of its industry peers.
- MATW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98. This is a neutral value indicating MATW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.98, MATW is doing worse than 64.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
ROIC/WACC0
WACC8.88%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.51 indicates that MATW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of MATW (1.51) is better than 60.27% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that MATW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MATW has a Quick ratio (0.91) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. MATW Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MATW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -52.06%.
- Measured over the past years, MATW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -15.98% on average per year.
- MATW shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -21.00%.
- MATW shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.01% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-52.06%
EPS 3Y-24.09%
EPS 5Y-15.98%
EPS Q2Q%-235.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.01%
Sales Q2Q%-28.39%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MATW will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -13.84% on average per year.
- MATW is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -9.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y-35.24%
EPS Next 2Y-0.21%
EPS Next 3Y-13.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-25.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.26%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. MATW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MATW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 27.47.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MATW is on the same level as its industry peers.
- MATW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.17.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.37, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MATW.
- 61.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MATW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.05. MATW is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MATW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MATW's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.84% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-0.21%
EPS Next 3Y-13.84%
5. MATW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MATW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.05%, which is a nice return.
- MATW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.44. MATW pays more dividend than 97.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MATW pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.05% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MATW has a limited annual growth rate of 4.98%.
- MATW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- MATW pays out 145.81% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- MATW's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP145.81%
EPS Next 2Y-0.21%
EPS Next 3Y-13.84%
MATW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:MATW (4/6/2026, 3:56:07 PM)
25.55
+0.17 (+0.67%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners90.21%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.05%
Ins Owner Change9.69%
Market Cap795.37M
Revenue(TTM)1.38B
Net Income(TTM)22.63M
Analysts82.5
Price Target38.76 (51.7%)
Short Float %7.84%
Short Ratio10.49
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.05% |
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.98%
DP145.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-09 2026-02-09 (0.255)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-163.72%
Min EPS beat(2)-472.55%
Max EPS beat(2)145.1%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-78.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-472.55%
Max EPS beat(4)145.1%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-32.69%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-18.34%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-12.93%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.5%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.76%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.5%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.84%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.32%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.36%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-28.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-7.99%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.63%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.58 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.46 | ||
| P/tB | 45.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.76 |
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY3.64%
EPS(NY)1.25
Fwd EY4.91%
FCF(TTM)-2.64
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.62
OCFYN/A
SpS44.35
BVpS17.45
TBVpS0.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.11
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.46% | ||
| ROE | 4.17% | ||
| ROCE | 0.04% | ||
| ROIC | 0.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.06% | ||
| OM | 0.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.64% | ||
| GM | 34.92% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-0.87%
ROA(5y)-1.55%
ROE(3y)-3.75%
ROE(5y)-6.26%
ROIC(3y)2.06%
ROIC(5y)2.15%
ROICexc(3y)2.12%
ROICexc(5y)2.22%
ROICexgc(3y)4.92%
ROICexgc(5y)5.53%
ROCE(3y)2.6%
ROCE(5y)2.72%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-31.39%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.39%
OM growth 3Y-19.59%
OM growth 5Y-3.89%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.92%
GM growth 5Y0.39%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.93% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
F-Score5
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC0
Cap/Depr(3y)50.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)46.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-52.06%
EPS 3Y-24.09%
EPS 5Y-15.98%
EPS Q2Q%-235.71%
EPS Next Y-35.24%
EPS Next 2Y-0.21%
EPS Next 3Y-13.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-21%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.01%
Sales Q2Q%-28.39%
Revenue Next Year-25.75%
Revenue Next 2Y-14.26%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.8%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-51.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.9%
EBIT Next Year161.1%
EBIT Next 3Y42.67%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-326.98%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-157.14%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A / MATW Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for MATW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to MATW.
What is the valuation status of MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) stock?
MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for MATW stock?
The financial health rating of MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) stock?
The dividend rating of MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 145.81%.