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.
- MATW had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years MATW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- MATW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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.
- MATW has a Return On Equity (4.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- MATW has a Return On Invested Capital (0.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MATW is significantly below the industry average of 10.75%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.64%, MATW is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- MATW has a Operating Margin (0.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MATW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 34.92%, MATW is doing worse than 63.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MATW is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MATW has more shares outstanding
- MATW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MATW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.00 indicates that MATW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.00, MATW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- MATW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98. This is a neutral value indicating MATW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- MATW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.98. This is in the lower half of the industry: MATW underperforms 63.01% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2 |
ROIC/WACC0
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.51 indicates that MATW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MATW's Current ratio of 1.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MATW outperforms 60.27% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that MATW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.91, MATW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. MATW Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for MATW have decreased strongly by -52.06% in the last year.
- 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%.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.01% on average over the past years.
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-23.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.64%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. MATW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MATW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.72.
- 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 25.54.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.81, MATW is valued on the expensive side.
- MATW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MATW is cheaper than 61.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.70, MATW is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MATW is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.03 |
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 4.17%, which is a nice return.
- MATW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.45. MATW pays more dividend than 97.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- MATW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
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.
- MATW has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.98%
Div Incr Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
5.3 Sustainability
- 145.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MATW. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of MATW has been growing, while earnings will be declining. 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
24.85
+0.94 (+3.93%)
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 Change4.9%
Ins Owners4.05%
Ins Owner Change9.92%
Market Cap773.58M
Revenue(TTM)1.38B
Net Income(TTM)22.63M
Analysts82.5
Price Target38.76 (55.98%)
Short Float %7.21%
Short Ratio10.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.98%
DP145.81%
Div Incr Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
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)-29.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.81 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.42 | ||
| P/tB | 43.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.03 |
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY3.74%
EPS(NY)1.25
Fwd EY5.05%
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 |
F-Score5
WACC8.94%
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-23.28%
Revenue Next 2Y-12.64%
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 3 / 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.
What is the profitability of MATW stock?
MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MATW stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) is 26.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.42.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) is expected to decline by -35.24% in the next year.