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

USA - NASDAQ:MATW - US5771281012 - Common Stock

23.42 USD
+0.34 (+1.47%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
23.42 USD
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After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to MATW. MATW was compared to 78 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of MATW have multiple concerns. MATW has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth. Finally MATW also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

MATW has a Return On Assets (-3.82%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MATW has a Return On Equity (-12.68%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
MATW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMATW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MATW has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 31.30%, MATW is not doing good in the industry: 64.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MATW has declined.
MATW does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector 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%
MATW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMATW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MATW does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
MATW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MATW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MATW has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MATW Yearly Shares OutstandingMATW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
MATW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMATW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.95 indicates that MATW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MATW (1.95) is better than 65.38% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35 is on the high side and indicates that MATW has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MATW (1.35) is worse than 65.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.35
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.95
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.8%
MATW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMATW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that MATW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.66, MATW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.98 indicates that MATW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.98, MATW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.87% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 0.98
MATW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMATW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for MATW have decreased strongly by -49.22% in the last year.
MATW shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.10% yearly.
The Revenue for MATW has decreased by -11.14% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, MATW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.16% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -17.38% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -13.90% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y-55.11%
EPS Next 2Y-29.91%
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 2014 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 2014 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 17.88 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MATW.
70.51% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MATW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
MATW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
MATW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.97.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATW is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.55. MATW is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.88
Fwd PE 21.97
MATW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMATW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

MATW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.03
MATW Per share dataMATW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40 50

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-29.91%
EPS Next 3Y-17.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.33%, MATW is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.06, MATW pays a better dividend. On top of this MATW pays more dividend than 100.00% 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 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.33%

5.2 History

The dividend of MATW has a limited annual growth rate of 4.81%.
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)4.81%
Div Incr Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
MATW Yearly Dividends per shareMATW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 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.
DP-49.24%
EPS Next 2Y-29.91%
EPS Next 3Y-17.38%
MATW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMATW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M

MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A

NASDAQ:MATW (10/31/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 23.42 0 (0%)

23.42

+0.34 (+1.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Consumer Services
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)11-19 2025-11-19/amc
Inst Owners86.32%
Inst Owner Change0.25%
Ins Owners3.91%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap721.10M
Revenue(TTM)1.63B
Net Income(TTM)-65162000
Analysts82.5
Price Target37.74 (61.14%)
Short Float %6.07%
Short Ratio9.06
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.33%
Yearly Dividend1.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.81%
DP-49.24%
Div Incr Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
Ex-Date08-11 2025-08-11 (0.25)
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.75%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.88
Fwd PE 21.97
P/S 0.44
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 349.2
P/B 1.4
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 18.03
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY5.59%
EPS(NY)1.07
Fwd EY4.55%
FCF(TTM)-1.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.07
OCFY0.29%
SpS52.79
BVpS16.69
TBVpS-2.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.18
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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 1.95
F-Score5
WACC7.8%
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-55.11%
EPS Next 2Y-29.91%
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 Year271.01%
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%

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.


Can you provide the valuation status for MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A?

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 2 / 10.


What is the valuation of MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) is 17.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.4.


How sustainable is the dividend of MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) stock?

The dividend rating of MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -49.24%.