MATSON INC (MATX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MATX - US57686G1058 - Common Stock
121.11 USD
-1.46 (-1.19%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MATX. MATX was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While MATX has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MATX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MATX was profitable.
In the past year MATX had a positive cash flow from operations.
MATX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MATX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MATX's Return On Assets of 9.34% is amongst the best of the industry. MATX outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 15.98%, MATX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
MATX has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: MATX outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MATX is below the industry average of 19.13%.
The 3 year average ROIC (15.04%) for MATX is well above the current ROIC(9.60%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.34% | ||
| ROE | 15.98% | ||
| ROIC | 9.6% |
ROA(3y)13.95%
ROA(5y)14.72%
ROE(3y)25.55%
ROE(5y)30.47%
ROIC(3y)15.04%
ROIC(5y)16.56%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 12.70%, MATX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
MATX has a Operating Margin of 14.48%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MATX outperforms 45.71% of its industry peers.
MATX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of MATX (23.29%) is worse than 77.14% of its industry peers.
MATX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.7% | ||
| GM | 23.29% |
OM growth 3Y-17.57%
OM growth 5Y26.84%
PM growth 3Y-16.16%
PM growth 5Y29.97%
GM growth 3Y-10.46%
GM growth 5Y11.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MATX is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MATX has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for MATX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MATX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.99 indicates that MATX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MATX (2.99) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MATX is 2.25, which is a good value as it means it would take MATX, 2.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MATX (2.25) is better than 77.14% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that MATX is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.12, MATX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.99 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC8.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.83 indicates that MATX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MATX (0.83) is worse than 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that MATX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.83, MATX is doing worse than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.32% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 48.87% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.88% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.21% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.32%
EPS 3Y-13.4%
EPS 5Y48.87%
EPS Q2Q%-28.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y9.21%
Sales Q2Q%-8.51%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MATX will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -8.11% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MATX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.12%
EPS Next 2Y-12.3%
EPS Next 3Y-8.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.09%
Revenue Next 3Y0.28%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
MATX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.22.
65.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MATX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.76, MATX is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.22, the valuation of MATX can be described as very reasonable.
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 23.96. MATX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MATX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MATX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MATX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as MATX's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y-12.3%
EPS Next 3Y-8.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%, MATX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MATX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.47.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, MATX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MATX grows each year by 8.87%, which is quite nice.
MATX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MATX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.87%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
10.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MATX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP10.47%
EPS Next 2Y-12.3%
EPS Next 3Y-8.11%
NYSE:MATX (12/12/2025, 10:38:59 AM)
121.11
-1.46 (-1.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners91%
Inst Owner Change-0.75%
Ins Owners1.92%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap3.78B
Revenue(TTM)3.38B
Net Income(TTM)429.70M
Analysts86
Price Target146.5 (20.96%)
Short Float %3.84%
Short Ratio3.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
Yearly Dividend1.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.87%
DP10.47%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)33.29%
Min EPS beat(2)27.77%
Max EPS beat(2)38.81%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.56%
Min EPS beat(4)0.23%
Max EPS beat(4)38.81%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)15.23%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)14.32%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)15.8%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.99%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.99%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.87%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.35%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.53%
PT rev (1m)4.45%
PT rev (3m)3.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)13.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.22 | ||
| P/S | 1.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.93 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | 1.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.44 |
EPS(TTM)13.14
EY10.85%
EPS(NY)10.8
Fwd EY8.92%
FCF(TTM)5.16
FCFY4.26%
OCF(TTM)17.48
OCFY14.43%
SpS108.5
BVpS86.25
TBVpS70.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.19
Graham Number159.69
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.34% | ||
| ROE | 15.98% | ||
| ROCE | 12.06% | ||
| ROIC | 9.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.16% | ||
| OM | 14.48% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.7% | ||
| GM | 23.29% | ||
| FCFM | 4.75% |
ROA(3y)13.95%
ROA(5y)14.72%
ROE(3y)25.55%
ROE(5y)30.47%
ROIC(3y)15.04%
ROIC(5y)16.56%
ROICexc(3y)16.03%
ROICexc(5y)17.75%
ROICexgc(3y)18.63%
ROICexgc(5y)21.22%
ROCE(3y)18.9%
ROCE(5y)20.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-30.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y23.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-28.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y26.44%
OM growth 3Y-17.57%
OM growth 5Y26.84%
PM growth 3Y-16.16%
PM growth 5Y29.97%
GM growth 3Y-10.46%
GM growth 5Y11.13%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.74
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 638.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 97.98 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 99.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 37.42% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.99 |
F-Score7
WACC8.03%
ROIC/WACC1.2
Cap/Depr(3y)174.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)186.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.66%
Profit Quality(3y)94.67%
Profit Quality(5y)95.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.32%
EPS 3Y-13.4%
EPS 5Y48.87%
EPS Q2Q%-28.01%
EPS Next Y-12.12%
EPS Next 2Y-12.3%
EPS Next 3Y-8.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y9.21%
Sales Q2Q%-8.51%
Revenue Next Year-3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.09%
Revenue Next 3Y0.28%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.26%
EBIT growth 5Y38.52%
EBIT Next Year24.68%
EBIT Next 3Y5.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-46%
FCF growth 3Y-11.43%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.15%
OCF growth 3Y-7.94%
OCF growth 5Y25.28%
MATSON INC / MATX 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 of MATSON INC (MATX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to MATSON INC (MATX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is MATSON INC (MATX) stock?
MATSON INC (MATX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of MATSON INC (MATX) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MATSON INC (MATX) is 9.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.4.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MATSON INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MATSON INC (MATX) is expected to decline by -12.12% in the next year.