MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:MATW - US5771281012 - Common Stock
25.435 USD
-0.46 (-1.76%)
Overall MATW gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated MATW against 74 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of MATW have multiple concerns. MATW does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MATW was profitable.
MATW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -3.82%, MATW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.59% of the companies in the same industry.
MATW has a Return On Equity of -12.68%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MATW outperforms 47.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.82% | ||
| ROE | -12.68% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-2.16%
ROA(5y)-2.11%
ROE(3y)-8.88%
ROE(5y)-8.09%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
MATW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MATW has a worse Gross Margin (31.30%) than 64.86% of its industry peers.
MATW's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MATW does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 31.3% |
OM growth 3Y-53.96%
OM growth 5Y-46.73%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.1%
GM growth 5Y-3.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MATW does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, MATW has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, MATW has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, MATW has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.99 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 1.99, MATW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35 is on the high side and indicates that MATW has dependencies on debt financing.
MATW's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.35 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MATW is outperformed by 67.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.04%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that MATW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MATW's Current ratio of 1.66 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MATW outperforms 62.16% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that MATW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MATW's Quick ratio of 0.98 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MATW outperforms 44.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MATW have decreased strongly by -49.22% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MATW shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -8.10% on average per year.
MATW shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.14%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.16% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.22%
EPS 3Y-12.86%
EPS 5Y-8.1%
EPS Q2Q%-50%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.43%
Revenue growth 5Y3.16%
Sales Q2Q%-18.34%
3.2 Future
MATW is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -17.38% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -13.90% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-53.7%
EPS Next 2Y-45.8%
EPS Next 3Y-17.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-18.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-13.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.42 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MATW.
71.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MATW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MATW to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.41), we can say MATW is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.90, MATW can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATW is on the same level as its industry peers.
MATW is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MATW.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MATW's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.38% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-45.8%
EPS Next 3Y-17.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MATW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.97%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.04, MATW pays a better dividend. On top of this MATW pays more dividend than 98.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MATW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MATW has a limited annual growth rate of 4.81%.
MATW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MATW has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.81%
Div Incr Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of MATW are negative and hence is the payout ratio. MATW will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-49.24%
EPS Next 2Y-45.8%
EPS Next 3Y-17.38%
NASDAQ:MATW (9/19/2025, 11:21:28 AM)
25.435
-0.46 (-1.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.55%
Inst Owner Change4.96%
Ins Owners4.49%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap783.14M
Analysts82.5
Price Target37.74 (48.38%)
Short Float %5.37%
Short Ratio8.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.97% |
Yearly Dividend1.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.81%
DP-49.24%
Div Incr Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.7%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.28%
Max EPS beat(2)27.68%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.57%
Min EPS beat(4)-39%
Max EPS beat(4)41.9%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)8.56%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)9.61%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)9.41%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.76%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.39%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.41%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.39%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.98%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.19%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.07%
PT rev (1m)-2.63%
PT rev (3m)-2.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.48 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 379.25 | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY5.15%
EPS(NY)0.64
Fwd EY2.51%
FCF(TTM)-1.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.07
OCFY0.26%
SpS52.79
BVpS16.69
TBVpS-2.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.82% | ||
| ROE | -12.68% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 31.3% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-2.16%
ROA(5y)-2.11%
ROE(3y)-8.88%
ROE(5y)-8.09%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.17%
ROCE(5y)2.7%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-53.96%
OM growth 5Y-46.73%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.1%
GM growth 5Y-3.52%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 8.94 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 47.5% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 2.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.99 |
F-Score5
WACC8.04%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)53.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)42.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-49.22%
EPS 3Y-12.86%
EPS 5Y-8.1%
EPS Q2Q%-50%
EPS Next Y-53.7%
EPS Next 2Y-45.8%
EPS Next 3Y-17.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.14%
Revenue growth 3Y2.43%
Revenue growth 5Y3.16%
Sales Q2Q%-18.34%
Revenue Next Year-18.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.61%
Revenue Next 3Y-13.9%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-104.8%
EBIT growth 3Y-52.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-45.05%
EBIT Next Year274.35%
EBIT Next 3Y60.88%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-159.03%
FCF growth 3Y-35.76%
FCF growth 5Y-18.27%
OCF growth 1Y-98.27%
OCF growth 3Y-21.32%
OCF growth 5Y-9.57%