MATERION CORP (MTRN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MTRN • US5766901012
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This MTRN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MTRN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MTRN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year MTRN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years MTRN has been profitable.
- MTRN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- MTRN's Return On Assets of 4.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTRN outperforms 68.79% of its industry peers.
- MTRN's Return On Equity of 7.93% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTRN outperforms 68.79% of its industry peers.
- MTRN's Return On Invested Capital of 4.80% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MTRN outperforms 59.87% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MTRN is significantly below the industry average of 11.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.15% | ||
| ROE | 7.93% | ||
| ROIC | 4.8% |
ROA(3y)3.31%
ROA(5y)3.9%
ROE(3y)6.47%
ROE(5y)8.05%
ROIC(3y)5.63%
ROIC(5y)5.3%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 4.19%, MTRN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- MTRN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 6.34%, MTRN is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- MTRN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MTRN has a Gross Margin of 17.27%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MTRN outperforms 53.50% of its industry peers.
- MTRN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.19% | ||
| GM | 17.27% |
OM growth 3Y-5.6%
OM growth 5Y21.82%
PM growth 3Y-5.06%
PM growth 5Y26.02%
GM growth 3Y-4.76%
GM growth 5Y1.08%
2. MTRN Health Analysis
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 about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- MTRN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MTRN has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.23 indicates that MTRN is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of MTRN (4.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MTRN has a debt to FCF ratio of 19.94. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as MTRN would need 19.94 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MTRN (19.94) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MTRN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- MTRN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.48) than 70.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.42
WACC11.43%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.11 indicates that MTRN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of MTRN (3.11) is better than 68.15% of its industry peers.
- MTRN has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that MTRN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.29, MTRN is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. MTRN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MTRN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.87%.
- MTRN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 20.18% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, MTRN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.04% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, MTRN shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.72% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.87%
EPS 3Y2.58%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%-1.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.04%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y8.72%
Sales Q2Q%12.1%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 16.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- MTRN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.58% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.39%
EPS Next 2Y16.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.73%
Revenue Next 2Y11.58%
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.
4. MTRN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MTRN is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MTRN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTRN is cheaper than 71.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MTRN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- MTRN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.37.
- MTRN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- MTRN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 62.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTRN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MTRN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 126.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of MTRN may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as MTRN's earnings are expected to grow with 16.69% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)1.31
EPS Next 2Y16.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MTRN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MTRN has a yearly dividend return of 0.40%, which is pretty low.
- MTRN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.08.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.40, MTRN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MTRN has a limited annual growth rate of 3.95%.
- MTRN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- MTRN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.95%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
5.3 Sustainability
- 15.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MTRN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- MTRN's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP15.38%
EPS Next 2Y16.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MTRN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
144.08
+8.09 (+5.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners96.43%
Inst Owner Change-1.27%
Ins Owners1.32%
Ins Owner Change-2.19%
Market Cap2.99B
Revenue(TTM)1.79B
Net Income(TTM)74.82M
Analysts80
Price Target181.9 (26.25%)
Short Float %3.82%
Short Ratio3.81
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% |
Yearly Dividend0.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.95%
DP15.38%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date02-19 2026-02-19 (0.14)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.1%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.53%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.1%
Max EPS beat(4)17.3%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)2.52%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)2.29%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)1.75%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.99%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.99%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.43%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.53%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.99%
PT rev (1m)17.84%
PT rev (3m)24.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.37 | ||
| P/S | 1.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 126.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.94 | ||
| P/B | 3.17 | ||
| P/tB | 5.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.98 |
EPS(TTM)5.44
EY3.78%
EPS(NY)6.44
Fwd EY4.47%
FCF(TTM)1.14
FCFY0.79%
OCF(TTM)4.98
OCFY3.46%
SpS86.14
BVpS45.48
TBVpS26.84
PEG (NY)1.44
PEG (5Y)1.31
Graham Number74.61
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.15% | ||
| ROE | 7.93% | ||
| ROCE | 7.31% | ||
| ROIC | 4.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.84% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.47% | ||
| OM | 6.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.19% | ||
| GM | 17.27% | ||
| FCFM | 1.33% |
ROA(3y)3.31%
ROA(5y)3.9%
ROE(3y)6.47%
ROE(5y)8.05%
ROIC(3y)5.63%
ROIC(5y)5.3%
ROICexc(3y)5.68%
ROICexc(5y)5.35%
ROICexgc(3y)7.82%
ROICexgc(5y)7.59%
ROCE(3y)8.57%
ROCE(5y)8.08%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.06%
ROICexgc growth 5Y20.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.09%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.15%
OM growth 3Y-5.6%
OM growth 5Y21.82%
PM growth 3Y-5.06%
PM growth 5Y26.02%
GM growth 3Y-4.76%
GM growth 5Y1.08%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.94 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.47 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 115.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.83 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | 31.64% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.11 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.23 |
F-Score5
WACC11.43%
ROIC/WACC0.42
Cap/Depr(3y)142.44%
Cap/Depr(5y)161.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.54%
Profit Quality(3y)58.77%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.87%
EPS 3Y2.58%
EPS 5Y20.18%
EPS Q2Q%-1.29%
EPS Next Y18.39%
EPS Next 2Y16.69%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.04%
Revenue growth 3Y0.56%
Revenue growth 5Y8.72%
Sales Q2Q%12.1%
Revenue Next Year15.73%
Revenue Next 2Y11.58%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-15.27%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.07%
EBIT growth 5Y32.43%
EBIT Next Year68.49%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y237.79%
FCF growth 3Y-14.89%
FCF growth 5Y-6.87%
OCF growth 1Y17.57%
OCF growth 3Y-3.81%
OCF growth 5Y0.42%
MATERION CORP / MTRN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MATERION CORP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MTRN.
What is the valuation status of MATERION CORP (MTRN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to MATERION CORP (MTRN). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is MATERION CORP (MTRN) stock?
MATERION CORP (MTRN) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of MATERION CORP (MTRN) stock?
The financial health rating of MATERION CORP (MTRN) is 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for MATERION CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MATERION CORP (MTRN) is expected to grow by 18.39% in the next year.