MATSON INC (MATX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:MATX • US57686G1058

167.75 USD
+3.1 (+1.88%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
167.75 USD
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

MATX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making MATX a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. MATX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MATX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year MATX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • MATX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • MATX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MATX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMATX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of MATX (9.34%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of MATX (15.98%) is better than 82.86% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.60%, MATX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MATX is significantly above the industry average of 7.71%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.60%) for MATX is well below the 3 year average (15.04%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that MATX had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector 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%
MATX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMATX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

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.
  • MATX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of MATX (14.48%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • MATX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 23.29%, MATX is not doing good in the industry: 74.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • MATX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
MATX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMATX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MATX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MATX has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MATX has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MATX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MATX Yearly Shares OutstandingMATX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
MATX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMATX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.40 indicates that MATX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of MATX (3.40) is better than 88.57% of its industry peers.
  • MATX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.25. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MATX would need 2.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MATX (2.25) is better than 88.57% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that MATX is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • MATX has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.12) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 2.25
Altman-Z 3.4
ROIC/WACC1.17
WACC8.17%
MATX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMATX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • MATX has a Current Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that MATX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.83, MATX is not doing good in the industry: 82.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • MATX has a Quick Ratio of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that MATX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.83, MATX is doing worse than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MATX does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.83
MATX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMATX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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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.
  • MATX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.21% yearly.
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

  • MATX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.55% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.86% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-5.88%
EPS Next 2Y-7.59%
EPS Next 3Y-1.55%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.25%
Revenue Next 2Y0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y1.86%
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.
MATX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMATX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B 4B
MATX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMATX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.77 indicates a correct valuation of MATX.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MATX is valued a bit cheaper than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. MATX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.99, MATX is valued correctly.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATX to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say MATX is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.77
Fwd PE 13.99
MATX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMATX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MATX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 32.53
EV/EBITDA 9.82
MATX Per share dataMATX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • MATX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-7.59%
EPS Next 3Y-1.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.91%, MATX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • MATX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.88.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.91, MATX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%

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
MATX Yearly Dividends per shareMATX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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-7.59%
EPS Next 3Y-1.55%
MATX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMATX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MATX Dividend Payout.MATX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MATX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MATSON INC

NYSE:MATX (2/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

After market: 167.75 0 (0%)

167.75

+3.1 (+1.88%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)02-24
Inst Owners91.06%
Inst Owner Change-3.43%
Ins Owners1.92%
Ins Owner Change8.26%
Market Cap5.23B
Revenue(TTM)3.38B
Net Income(TTM)429.70M
Analysts88.89
Price Target177.65 (5.9%)
Short Float %3.86%
Short Ratio3.72
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%
Yearly Dividend1.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.87%
DP10.47%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-05
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)21.26%
PT rev (3m)26.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)60.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)61.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.77
Fwd PE 13.99
P/S 1.55
P/FCF 32.53
P/OCF 9.6
P/B 1.94
P/tB 2.36
EV/EBITDA 9.82
EPS(TTM)13.14
EY7.83%
EPS(NY)11.99
Fwd EY7.15%
FCF(TTM)5.16
FCFY3.07%
OCF(TTM)17.48
OCFY10.42%
SpS108.5
BVpS86.25
TBVpS70.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
Graham Number159.69
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.4
F-Score7
WACC8.17%
ROIC/WACC1.17
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-5.88%
EPS Next 2Y-7.59%
EPS Next 3Y-1.55%
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-1.25%
Revenue Next 2Y0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y1.86%
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 6 / 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.


How profitable is MATSON INC (MATX) stock?

MATSON INC (MATX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for MATX stock?

The financial health rating of MATSON INC (MATX) is 7 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of MATSON INC (MATX) stock?

The dividend rating of MATSON INC (MATX) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 10.47%.