MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:MATW • US5771281012
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-0.34 (-1.27%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
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After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:16:37 PM
Overall MATW gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated MATW against 75 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. MATW has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. MATW is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing. MATW also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
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.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: MATW reported negative net income in multiple years.
- MATW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 1.46%, MATW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 4.17%, MATW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.33% 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 11.18%.
| 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 has a Profit Margin of 1.64%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MATW outperforms 52.00% of its industry peers.
- The Operating Margin of MATW (0.03%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MATW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- MATW has a Gross Margin of 34.92%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MATW underperforms 61.33% of its industry peers.
- MATW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MATW is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MATW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MATW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- MATW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- MATW has an Altman-Z score of 2.05. 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.05, MATW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.98 indicates that MATW is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.98, MATW is not doing good in the industry: 62.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.98 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
ROIC/WACC0
WACC8.48%
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 65.33% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that MATW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.91, MATW is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- MATW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -52.06%.
- MATW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -15.98% yearly.
- The Revenue for MATW has decreased by -21.00% in the past year. This is quite bad
- 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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.27% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MATW will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -9.80% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.12%
EPS Next 2Y13.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 accelerating.
- 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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.42, the valuation of MATW can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MATW is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.07, MATW is valued at the same level.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.35, MATW is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MATW is valued a bit cheaper than 64.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.05, MATW is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.35 |
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 | 21.29 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as MATW's earnings are expected to grow with 13.27% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- MATW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.81%.
- MATW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.39. MATW pays more dividend than 98.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, MATW pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MATW has a limited annual growth rate of 4.98%.
- MATW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- MATW has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.98%
Div Incr Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
5.3 Sustainability
- MATW pays out 145.81% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MATW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP145.81%
EPS Next 2Y13.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
26.43
-0.34 (-1.27%)
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 Owners88.82%
Inst Owner Change4.58%
Ins Owners4.32%
Ins Owner Change8.29%
Market Cap822.77M
Revenue(TTM)1.38B
Net Income(TTM)22.63M
Analysts82.5
Price Target38.76 (46.65%)
Short Float %7.03%
Short Ratio8.05
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.81% |
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)2.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)48.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.61%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.88%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.6 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.51 | ||
| P/tB | 46.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.29 |
EPS(TTM)0.93
EY3.52%
EPS(NY)1.62
Fwd EY6.12%
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 | 2.05 |
F-Score5
WACC8.48%
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-8.12%
EPS Next 2Y13.27%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 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 28.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.51.
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 -8.12% in the next year.