MATTHEWS INTL CORP-CLASS A (MATW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:MATW - US5771281012 - Common Stock
24 USD
+0.06 (+0.25%)
Taking everything into account, MATW scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MATW was compared to 84 industry peers in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry. MATW may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. MATW does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively. MATW also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MATW had positive earnings in the past year.
MATW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years MATW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
MATW had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MATW (-3.82%) is worse than 65.48% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -12.68%, MATW is doing worse than 63.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The Gross Margin of MATW (31.30%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MATW has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for MATW so they could not be analyzed.
| 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
MATW has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.96 indicates that MATW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MATW has a Altman-Z score (1.96) which is in line with 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 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.35 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.41%
2.3 Liquidity
MATW has a Current Ratio of 1.66. This is a normal value and indicates that MATW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MATW has a Current ratio of 1.66. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MATW outperforms 59.52% of its industry peers.
MATW has a Quick Ratio of 1.66. This is a bad value and indicates that MATW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.98, MATW is doing worse than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
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
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -17.38% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, MATW will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -13.90% on average per year.
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-19.59%
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.
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 18.32, the valuation of MATW can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MATW is valued a bit cheaper than 70.24% of the companies in the same industry.
MATW's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.14.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 37.65, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MATW.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MATW.
MATW is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.65 |
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 | 18.23 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as MATW's earnings are expected to decrease with -17.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-45.8%
EPS Next 3Y-17.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.21%, MATW is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.36, MATW pays a better dividend. On top of this MATW pays more dividend than 91.67% 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 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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 (8/28/2025, 11:28:03 AM)
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+0.06 (+0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners81.55%
Inst Owner Change4.96%
Ins Owners4.49%
Ins Owner Change1.33%
Market Cap738.96M
Analysts82.5
Price Target37.74 (57.25%)
Short Float %4.89%
Short Ratio7.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
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)-19.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-56.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)-8.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-36.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.65 | ||
| P/S | 0.45 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 357.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.23 |
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY5.46%
EPS(NY)0.64
Fwd EY2.66%
FCF(TTM)-1.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.07
OCFY0.28%
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 | 1.96 |
F-Score5
WACC8.41%
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-19.59%
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%