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.

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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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MATX had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.60%, MATX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of MATX (16.12%) is better than 91.43% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.26%, MATX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MATX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.28%. This is above the industry average of 6.81%.
Industry RankSector 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%
MATX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMATX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of MATX (13.30%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
  • MATX's Operating Margin of 13.97% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MATX outperforms 54.29% of its industry peers.
  • MATX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • MATX has a worse Gross Margin (22.77%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
MATX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMATX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. MATX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MATX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MATX has less shares outstanding
  • 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.
MATX Yearly Shares OutstandingMATX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (2.29) than 91.43% 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.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of MATX (0.11) is better than 74.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 2.29
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC8.28%
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 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • MATX has a Current 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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.89, MATX is doing worse than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • MATX has a worse Quick ratio (0.89) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.89
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 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. MATX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for MATX have decreased by -0.71% in the last year.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MATX will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -1.26% on average per year.
  • 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.
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. MATX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.20, the valuation of MATX can be described as very reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MATX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • MATX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.81 indicates a correct valuation of MATX.
  • MATX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.12, MATX is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.2
Fwd PE 12.81
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

  • 62.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MATX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 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 30.91
EV/EBITDA 7.78
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. MATX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.96%, MATX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • MATX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.62.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.96, MATX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.96%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of MATX grows each year by 8.97%, 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.97%
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

  • 10.09% 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 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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MATX Dividend Payout.MATX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MATX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MATX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MATSON INC

NYSE:MATX (3/18/2026, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 156.09 0 (0%)

156.09

+0.93 (+0.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners87.54%
Inst Owner Change-8.56%
Ins Owners2.22%
Ins Owner Change4.14%
Market Cap4.75B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)444.80M
Analysts88.89
Price Target177.65 (13.81%)
Short Float %3.67%
Short Ratio3.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.96%
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.97%
DP10.09%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-05
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)0%
PT rev (3m)21.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.2
Fwd PE 12.81
P/S 1.42
P/FCF 30.91
P/OCF 8.68
P/B 1.72
P/tB 2.08
EV/EBITDA 7.78
EPS(TTM)13.94
EY8.93%
EPS(NY)12.19
Fwd EY7.81%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY3.23%
OCF(TTM)17.97
OCFY11.51%
SpS109.87
BVpS90.64
TBVpS75.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
Graham Number168.61
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 N/A
F-Score5
WACC8.28%
ROIC/WACC1.12
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 5 / 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.


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The financial health rating of MATSON INC (MATX) is 4 / 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 10.09%.