MATSON INC (MATX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MATX • US57686G1058
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This MATX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MATX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MATX had positive earnings in the past year.
- MATX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years MATX has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years MATX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- MATX has a better Return On Assets (9.60%) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
- MATX has a Return On Equity of 16.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MATX outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MATX (9.26%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MATX is above the industry average of 6.20%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.6% | ||
| ROE | 16.12% | ||
| ROIC | 9.26% |
ROA(3y)8.96%
ROA(5y)15.31%
ROE(3y)15.49%
ROE(5y)29.68%
ROIC(3y)9.28%
ROIC(5y)17.06%
1.3 Margins
- MATX has a better Profit Margin (13.30%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- MATX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.97%, MATX is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
- MATX's Gross Margin of 22.77% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MATX is outperformed by 74.29% of its industry peers.
- MATX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.3% | ||
| GM | 22.77% |
OM growth 3Y-21.83%
OM growth 5Y5.57%
PM growth 3Y-18.42%
PM growth 5Y10.42%
GM growth 3Y-13.57%
GM growth 5Y2.52%
2. MATX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- MATX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MATX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- MATX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MATX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- MATX has an Altman-Z score of 3.39. This indicates that MATX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- MATX has a better Altman-Z score (3.39) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MATX is 2.29, which is a good value as it means it would take MATX, 2.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MATX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. MATX outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
- MATX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, MATX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.44%
2.3 Liquidity
- MATX has a Current Ratio of 0.89. This is a bad value and indicates that MATX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of MATX (0.89) is worse than 77.14% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that MATX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.89, MATX is doing worse than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. MATX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for MATX have decreased by -0.71% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, MATX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.71% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, MATX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.26% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.01% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.71%
EPS 3Y-19.49%
EPS 5Y25.71%
EPS Q2Q%21.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.34%
Revenue growth 5Y7.01%
Sales Q2Q%-4.31%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.26% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.52% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-12.56%
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.73%
Revenue Next 2Y3.52%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. MATX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.94 indicates a reasonable valuation of MATX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MATX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MATX is cheaper than 68.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MATX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say MATX is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.65, which indicates a correct valuation of MATX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATX is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.84. MATX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MATX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MATX is cheaper than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MATX is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MATX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MATX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.88%, MATX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.63, MATX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.88, MATX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MATX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.24%!
- MATX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- MATX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.24%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 10.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MATX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP10.09%
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MATX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
166.39
+1.48 (+0.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners87.54%
Inst Owner Change-8.56%
Ins Owners2.22%
Ins Owner Change4.14%
Market Cap5.06B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)444.80M
Analysts88.89
Price Target193.29 (16.17%)
Short Float %3.54%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
Yearly Dividend1.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.24%
DP10.09%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-05 2026-02-05 (0.36)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.33%
Min EPS beat(2)0.89%
Max EPS beat(2)27.77%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.93%
Min EPS beat(4)0.23%
Max EPS beat(4)38.81%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)13.37%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)13.99%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)11.4%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.43%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.04%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.99%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.02%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.39%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.11%
PT rev (1m)8.8%
PT rev (3m)31.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.65 | ||
| P/S | 1.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.25 | ||
| P/B | 1.83 | ||
| P/tB | 2.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.31 |
EPS(TTM)13.94
EY8.38%
EPS(NY)12.19
Fwd EY7.33%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY3.04%
OCF(TTM)17.98
OCFY10.81%
SpS109.94
BVpS90.7
TBVpS75.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
Graham Number168.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.6% | ||
| ROE | 16.12% | ||
| ROCE | 11.37% | ||
| ROIC | 9.26% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.59% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.89% | ||
| OM | 13.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.3% | ||
| GM | 22.77% | ||
| FCFM | 4.6% |
ROA(3y)8.96%
ROA(5y)15.31%
ROE(3y)15.49%
ROE(5y)29.68%
ROIC(3y)9.28%
ROIC(5y)17.06%
ROICexc(3y)9.74%
ROICexc(5y)18.34%
ROICexgc(3y)11.19%
ROICexgc(5y)21.66%
ROCE(3y)11.4%
ROCE(5y)20.96%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-31.92%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y-31.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.95%
OM growth 3Y-21.83%
OM growth 5Y5.57%
PM growth 3Y-18.42%
PM growth 5Y10.42%
GM growth 3Y-13.57%
GM growth 5Y2.52%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 235.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.76% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 88.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 34.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
F-Score5
WACC8.44%
ROIC/WACC1.1
Cap/Depr(3y)203.43%
Cap/Depr(5y)199.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.4%
Profit Quality(3y)72.95%
Profit Quality(5y)77.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.71%
EPS 3Y-19.49%
EPS 5Y25.71%
EPS Q2Q%21.05%
EPS Next Y-12.56%
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.26%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.34%
Revenue growth 5Y7.01%
Sales Q2Q%-4.31%
Revenue Next Year2.73%
Revenue Next 2Y3.52%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-15.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-28.35%
EBIT growth 5Y12.97%
EBIT Next Year15.2%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-66.42%
FCF growth 3Y-47.48%
FCF growth 5Y-8.34%
OCF growth 1Y-28.74%
OCF growth 3Y-24.51%
OCF growth 5Y4.94%
MATSON INC / MATX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MATSON INC (MATX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MATX.
What is the valuation status for MATX stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MATSON INC (MATX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MATSON INC?
MATSON INC (MATX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of MATSON INC (MATX) stock?
The financial health rating of MATSON INC (MATX) is 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for MATSON INC (MATX) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MATSON INC (MATX) is expected to decline by -12.56% in the next year.