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.
- 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 has a Return On Assets of 9.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MATX outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.12%, MATX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.26%, MATX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MATX is above the industry average of 6.11%.
| 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
- MATX has a Profit Margin of 13.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: MATX outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
- MATX has a Operating Margin (13.97%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MATX is still 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MATX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MATX has an Altman-Z score of 3.43. This indicates that MATX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- MATX has a better Altman-Z score (3.43) than 82.86% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MATX is 2.29, which is a good value as it means it would take MATX, 2.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MATX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. MATX outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
- MATX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- 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 | 3.43 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC8.46%
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.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that MATX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MATX has a Quick ratio of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: MATX underperforms 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
- The earnings per share for MATX have decreased by -0.71% in the last year.
- MATX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.71% yearly.
- MATX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.26%.
- Measured over the past years, MATX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.01% on average per year.
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
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- 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
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.36, MATX is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MATX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MATX is cheaper than 65.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MATX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say MATX is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.14, MATX is valued correctly.
- MATX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say MATX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MATX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- MATX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MATX has a very decent profitability rating, which 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
- MATX has a yearly dividend return of 0.82%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.96, MATX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.82, MATX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.82% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MATX grows each year by 9.24%, which is quite nice.
- MATX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
172.32
+1.96 (+1.15%)
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 Owners89.06%
Inst Owner Change0.06%
Ins Owners2.1%
Ins Owner Change4.14%
Market Cap5.24B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)444.80M
Analysts88.89
Price Target193.29 (12.17%)
Short Float %3.13%
Short Ratio3.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.82% |
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)22.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.15%
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)8.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.14 | ||
| P/S | 1.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.58 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 2.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.5 |
EPS(TTM)13.94
EY8.09%
EPS(NY)12.19
Fwd EY7.07%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY2.93%
OCF(TTM)17.98
OCFY10.44%
SpS109.94
BVpS90.7
TBVpS75.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number168.663 (-2.12%)
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 | 3.43 |
F-Score5
WACC8.46%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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 Year39.11%
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
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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.
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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.