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
- The Return On Assets of MATX (9.60%) is better than 88.57% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.12%, MATX belongs to the best 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 6.20%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of MATX (13.30%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- MATX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.97%, MATX is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- MATX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MATX has a worse Gross Margin (22.77%) than 74.29% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MATX has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, MATX has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, MATX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MATX has an Altman-Z score of 3.31. This indicates that MATX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of MATX (3.31) is better 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.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11 indicates that MATX is not too dependend on debt financing.
- MATX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.11 is fine compared to the rest 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 | 3.31 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.45%
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.
- MATX's Current ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MATX is outperformed by 77.14% 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.89, MATX is doing worse than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, MATX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 25.71% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.26% in the past year.
- 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
- MATX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.26% yearly.
- 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 11.76 indicates a reasonable valuation of MATX.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MATX is valued a bit cheaper than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.35. MATX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.45, which indicates a correct valuation of MATX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATX is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.61, MATX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MATX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MATX is cheaper than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- MATX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of MATX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MATX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MATX has a yearly dividend return of 0.88%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.63, MATX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MATX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
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 Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- MATX pays out 10.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP10.09%
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MATX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
163.94
+6.58 (+4.18%)
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 Change-8.56%
Ins Owners2.22%
Ins Owner Change4.14%
Market Cap4.99B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)444.80M
Analysts88.89
Price Target193.29 (17.9%)
Short Float %3.54%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.88% |
Yearly Dividend1.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.24%
DP10.09%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
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)-28.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.45 | ||
| P/S | 1.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.81 | ||
| P/tB | 2.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.88 |
EPS(TTM)13.94
EY8.5%
EPS(NY)12.19
Fwd EY7.44%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY3.08%
OCF(TTM)17.98
OCFY10.97%
SpS109.94
BVpS90.7
TBVpS75.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
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 | 3.31 |
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 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.
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.