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.
- In the past 5 years MATX has always 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.
- MATX has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.26%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- MATX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.28%. This is above the industry average of 6.23%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.30%, MATX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- MATX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Operating Margin value of 13.97%, MATX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- MATX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 22.77%, 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 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MATX is creating some value.
- MATX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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 3.45 indicates that MATX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.45, MATX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- MATX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.29. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MATX would need 2.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.29, MATX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that MATX is not too dependend on debt financing.
- MATX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11. This is in the better half of the industry: MATX outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.45%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that MATX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MATX's Current ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MATX is outperformed by 74.29% of its industry peers.
- MATX has a Quick 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 Quick ratio of MATX (0.89) is worse than 74.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. MATX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MATX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.71%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.71% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- 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
- 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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. MATX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.37 indicates a correct valuation of MATX.
- MATX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MATX is cheaper than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MATX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say MATX is valued rather cheaply.
- MATX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.15.
- MATX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.69, MATX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MATX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- MATX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of MATX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MATX Dividend Analysis
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 8.80.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.91, MATX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MATX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.24%!
- MATX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
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
172.49
+4.38 (+2.61%)
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 Change0%
Ins Owners2.22%
Ins Owner Change4.14%
Market Cap5.25B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)444.80M
Analysts88.89
Price Target193.29 (12.06%)
Short Float %3.54%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
Yearly Dividend1.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.24%
DP10.09%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.15 | ||
| P/S | 1.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.59 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 2.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.6 |
EPS(TTM)13.94
EY8.08%
EPS(NY)12.19
Fwd EY7.07%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY2.93%
OCF(TTM)17.98
OCFY10.43%
SpS109.94
BVpS90.7
TBVpS75.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
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 | 3.45 |
F-Score5
WACC8.45%
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 4 / 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.