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MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:MATW - US5771281012 - Common Stock

28.56 USD
+0.63 (+2.26%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:01:03 PM
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After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:01:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall MATW gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated MATW against 76 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. MATW may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. MATW is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Of the past 5 years MATW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
MATW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMATW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -1.44%, MATW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
MATW has a Return On Equity (-5.09%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MATW has a Return On Invested Capital of 1.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MATW outperforms 51.32% of its industry peers.
MATW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.06%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.55%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.44%
ROE -5.09%
ROIC 1.21%
ROA(3y)-0.87%
ROA(5y)-1.55%
ROE(3y)-3.75%
ROE(5y)-6.26%
ROIC(3y)2.06%
ROIC(5y)2.15%
MATW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMATW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

With a Operating Margin value of 1.38%, MATW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MATW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MATW has a Gross Margin of 33.87%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MATW underperforms 60.53% of its industry peers.
MATW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.38%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.87%
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%
MATW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMATW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MATW is destroying value.
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 an improved debt to assets ratio.
MATW Yearly Shares OutstandingMATW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
MATW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMATW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.94 indicates that MATW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MATW's Altman-Z score of 1.94 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MATW outperforms 61.84% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.46 is on the high side and indicates that MATW has dependencies on debt financing.
MATW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.46. This is in the lower half of the industry: MATW underperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.46
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.94
ROIC/WACC0.15
WACC8.04%
MATW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMATW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.48 indicates that MATW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MATW (1.48) is better than 63.16% 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 doing worse than 60.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.48
Quick Ratio 0.91
MATW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMATW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MATW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -41.94%.
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 -16.60%.
Measured over the past years, MATW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.01% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-41.94%
EPS 3Y-24.09%
EPS 5Y-15.98%
EPS Q2Q%-9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.01%
Sales Q2Q%-28.62%

3.2 Future

MATW is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.99% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -11.43% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-38.07%
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-22.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MATW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMATW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
MATW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMATW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

MATW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.67.
MATW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, MATW is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.60, MATW can be considered very expensive at the moment.
MATW's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
MATW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.67
Fwd PE 36.6
MATW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMATW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

MATW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.66
MATW Per share dataMATW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.65%, MATW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.32, MATW pays a better dividend. On top of this MATW pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, MATW pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.65%

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 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
MATW Yearly Dividends per shareMATW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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.
MATW's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP-133.87%
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MATW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMATW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M

MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A

NASDAQ:MATW (1/9/2026, 8:01:03 PM)

After market: 28.56 0 (0%)

28.56

+0.63 (+2.26%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)11-20 2025-11-20/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04
Inst Owners88.82%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners4.32%
Ins Owner Change8.29%
Market Cap879.65M
Revenue(TTM)1.50B
Net Income(TTM)-24.47M
Analysts82.5
Price Target38.76 (35.71%)
Short Float %9.58%
Short Ratio9.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.65%
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.98%
DP-133.87%
Div Incr Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)86.39%
Min EPS beat(2)27.68%
Max EPS beat(2)145.1%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)30.37%
Min EPS beat(4)-39%
Max EPS beat(4)145.1%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)26.13%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)20.73%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)18.22%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.5%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.5%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.72%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.14%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.96%
PT rev (1m)2.7%
PT rev (3m)11.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.47%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.67
Fwd PE 36.6
P/S 0.59
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.83
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.66
EPS(TTM)1.26
EY4.41%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY2.73%
FCF(TTM)-1.93
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.76
OCFYN/A
SpS48.63
BVpS15.62
TBVpS-3.66
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number21.04
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.44%
ROE -5.09%
ROCE 1.53%
ROIC 1.21%
ROICexc 1.24%
ROICexgc 2.27%
OM 1.38%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 33.87%
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-Score6
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.46
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 7.62
Cap/Depr 49.92%
Cap/Sales 2.39%
Interest Coverage 0.4
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.48
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z 1.94
F-Score6
WACC8.04%
ROIC/WACC0.15
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)-41.94%
EPS 3Y-24.09%
EPS 5Y-15.98%
EPS Q2Q%-9.09%
EPS Next Y-38.07%
EPS Next 2Y1.99%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.6%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.28%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.01%
Sales Q2Q%-28.62%
Revenue Next Year-22.15%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y368.19%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.9%
EBIT Next Year160.73%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-274.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-129.71%
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 2 / 10 to MATW.


What is the valuation status of MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 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 2 / 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 22.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.83.


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 -38.07% in the next year.