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

USA - NASDAQ:MATW - US5771281012 - Common Stock

22.42 USD
-0.58 (-2.52%)
Last: 10/10/2025, 8:41:57 PM
22.42 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/10/2025, 8:41:57 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, MATW scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MATW was compared to 75 industry peers in the Diversified Consumer Services industry. Both the profitability and financial health of MATW have multiple concerns. 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

In the past year MATW was profitable.
MATW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years MATW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years MATW always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

The Return On Assets of MATW (-3.82%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -12.68%, MATW is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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

MATW's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MATW's Gross Margin of 31.30% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MATW is outperformed by 65.33% 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 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.
The number of shares outstanding for MATW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
MATW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MATW is higher compared to a year ago.
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 1.94 indicates that MATW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MATW has a Altman-Z score of 1.94. This is in the better half of the industry: MATW outperforms 62.67% of its industry peers.
MATW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.35. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MATW (1.35) is worse than 68.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.35
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.94
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.01%
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

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.
The Current ratio of MATW (1.66) is better than 64.00% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.98, MATW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.00% 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

MATW shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -49.22%.
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%.
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

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-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.
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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.11, the valuation of MATW can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MATW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MATW is cheaper than 70.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.02. MATW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.03 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MATW.
61.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MATW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MATW is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.11
Fwd PE 21.03
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 is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.86
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 4.35%, MATW is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.92, 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 2.44, MATW pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.35%

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 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
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

MATW has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
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 (10/10/2025, 8:41:57 PM)

After market: 22.42 0 (0%)

22.42

-0.58 (-2.52%)

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%
Ins Owners3.91%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap690.31M
Analysts82.5
Price Target34.68 (54.68%)
Short Float %5.79%
Short Ratio8.56
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.35%
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)-8.11%
PT rev (3m)-10.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-25.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.05%
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 17.11
Fwd PE 21.03
P/S 0.42
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 334.29
P/B 1.34
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.86
EPS(TTM)1.31
EY5.84%
EPS(NY)1.07
Fwd EY4.75%
FCF(TTM)-1.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.07
OCFY0.3%
SpS52.79
BVpS16.69
TBVpS-2.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
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 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 1.94
F-Score5
WACC8.01%
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%