MATERION CORP (MTRN)

US5766901012 - Common Stock

115.65  +3.49 (+3.11%)

After market: 115.65 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

5

MTRN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. While MTRN has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MTRN is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MTRN had positive earnings in the past year.
MTRN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years MTRN has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years MTRN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.63%, MTRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.39%, MTRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.77% of the companies in the same industry.
MTRN has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: MTRN outperforms 75.48% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MTRN is below the industry average of 9.01%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.07%) for MTRN is above the 3 year average (6.88%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.63%
ROE 9.39%
ROIC 7.07%
ROA(3y)5.01%
ROA(5y)4.49%
ROE(3y)10.54%
ROE(5y)8.45%
ROIC(3y)6.88%
ROIC(5y)6.56%

1.3 Margins

MTRN has a Profit Margin of 5.20%. This is in the better half of the industry: MTRN outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
MTRN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.92%, MTRN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.23% of the companies in the same industry.
MTRN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 20.46%, MTRN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.35% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MTRN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.92%
PM (TTM) 5.2%
GM 20.46%
OM growth 3Y52.83%
OM growth 5Y7.98%
PM growth 3Y63.39%
PM growth 5Y27.01%
GM growth 3Y8.58%
GM growth 5Y0.14%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MTRN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
MTRN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MTRN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
MTRN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

MTRN has an Altman-Z score of 3.64. This indicates that MTRN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
MTRN's Altman-Z score of 3.64 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTRN outperforms 64.52% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50 indicates that MTRN is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.50, MTRN is not doing good in the industry: 74.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.5
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.64
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC8.64%

2.3 Liquidity

MTRN has a Current Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that MTRN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.91, MTRN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.71% of the companies in the same industry.
MTRN has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a normal value and indicates that MTRN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MTRN's Quick ratio of 1.07 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MTRN is outperformed by 64.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 1.07

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MTRN shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.75%.
Measured over the past years, MTRN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 18.83% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, MTRN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.14% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MTRN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.63% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.75%
EPS 3Y37.49%
EPS 5Y18.83%
EPS growth Q2Q-28.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.14%
Revenue growth 3Y12.28%
Revenue growth 5Y6.63%
Revenue growth Q2Q-12.93%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MTRN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 16.20% on average per year.
MTRN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.99% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.6%
EPS Next 2Y16.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.06%
Revenue Next 2Y7.99%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.99, MTRN is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MTRN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTRN is cheaper than 72.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MTRN to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.91), we can say MTRN is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.19 indicates a correct valuation of MTRN.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTRN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.03% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MTRN is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 20.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.99
Fwd PE 15.19

4.2 Price Multiples

MTRN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.73

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MTRN does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
MTRN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MTRN's earnings are expected to grow with 16.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.29
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y16.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MTRN has a yearly dividend return of 0.46%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.85, MTRN has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.46, MTRN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.46%

5.2 History

The dividend of MTRN has a limited annual growth rate of 4.37%.
MTRN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

MTRN pays out 12.82% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
MTRN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP12.82%
EPS Next 2Y16.2%
EPS Next 3YN/A

MATERION CORP

NYSE:MTRN (5/15/2024, 7:04:00 PM)

After market: 115.65 0 (0%)

115.65

+3.49 (+3.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
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Fwd PE 15.19
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.63%
ROE 9.39%
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OM 7.92%
PM (TTM) 5.2%
GM 20.46%
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Debt/Equity 0.5
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Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 1.07
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EPS 3Y37.49%
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