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

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

24.45 USD
-0.04 (-0.16%)
Last: 12/2/2025, 8:00:01 PM
24.45 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/2/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to MATW. MATW was compared to 77 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. Finally MATW also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MATW had positive earnings in the past year.
MATW had a negative 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 4 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 2025 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

MATW has a Return On Assets (-1.44%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MATW's Return On Equity of -5.09% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MATW outperforms 50.65% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MATW (1.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MATW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.06%. This is significantly below the industry average of 9.42%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 -20

1.3 Margins

MATW has a Operating Margin of 1.38%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MATW outperforms 49.35% of its industry peers.
MATW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of MATW (33.87%) is worse than 62.34% 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 2015 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.
MATW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MATW has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MATW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
MATW Yearly Shares OutstandingMATW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.88 indicates that MATW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MATW (1.88) is better than 62.34% of its industry peers.
MATW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.46. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.46, MATW is doing worse than 68.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.46
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.88
ROIC/WACC0.14
WACC8.43%
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 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.
MATW's Current ratio of 1.48 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MATW outperforms 63.64% 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 is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 2015 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%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.01% on average over the past years.
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 decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.44% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MATW will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -11.49% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-15.4%
EPS Next 2Y-1.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-18.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.49%
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.
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.
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

MATW is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.40.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MATW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MATW is cheaper than 64.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MATW to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say MATW is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.94, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MATW.
MATW's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATW to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.22), we can say MATW is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.4
Fwd PE 22.94
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

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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.5
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 2Y-1.44%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.09%, MATW is a good candidate for dividend investing.
MATW's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.12. MATW pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, MATW pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.09%

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
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-133.87%
EPS Next 2Y-1.44%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M

MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A

NASDAQ:MATW (12/2/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 24.45 0 (0%)

24.45

-0.04 (-0.16%)

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 Owners86.32%
Inst Owner Change4.44%
Ins Owners3.91%
Ins Owner Change8.5%
Market Cap752.82M
Revenue(TTM)1.50B
Net Income(TTM)-24.47M
Analysts82.5
Price Target37.74 (54.36%)
Short Float %6.71%
Short Ratio7.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.09%
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.98%
DP-133.87%
Div Incr Years27
Div Non Decr Years27
Ex-Date12-01 2025-12-01 (0.255)
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)8.82%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)67.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.46%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.4
Fwd PE 22.94
P/S 0.5
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.57
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.5
EPS(TTM)1.26
EY5.15%
EPS(NY)1.07
Fwd EY4.36%
FCF(TTM)-1.93
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.76
OCFYN/A
SpS48.64
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 1.88
F-Score6
WACC8.43%
ROIC/WACC0.14
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-15.4%
EPS Next 2Y-1.44%
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-18.7%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.49%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y368.19%
EBIT growth 3Y-23.84%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.9%
EBIT Next Year346.74%
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.


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 19.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.57.


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 -133.87%.