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MATSON INC (MATX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:MATX - US57686G1058 - Common Stock

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Last: 11/5/2025, 8:08:41 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

MATX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. MATX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MATX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MATX was profitable.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of MATX (11.02%) is better than 82.86% of its industry peers.
MATX's Return On Equity of 18.87% is amongst the best of the industry. MATX outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.60%, MATX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
MATX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.04%. This is below the industry average of 18.84%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.02%
ROE 18.87%
ROIC 11.6%
ROA(3y)13.95%
ROA(5y)14.72%
ROE(3y)25.55%
ROE(5y)30.47%
ROIC(3y)15.04%
ROIC(5y)16.56%
MATX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMATX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

MATX has a better Profit Margin (14.26%) than 62.86% of its industry peers.
MATX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MATX has a Operating Margin (16.56%) 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 25.30%, MATX is not doing good in the industry: 77.14% 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 RankSector Rank
OM 16.56%
PM (TTM) 14.26%
GM 25.3%
OM growth 3Y-17.57%
OM growth 5Y26.84%
PM growth 3Y-16.16%
PM growth 5Y29.97%
GM growth 3Y-10.46%
GM growth 5Y11.13%
MATX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMATX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MATX is creating 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.
MATX Yearly Shares OutstandingMATX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
MATX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMATX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.89 indicates that MATX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MATX has a Altman-Z score of 2.89. This is amongst the best in the industry. MATX outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MATX is 1.44, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MATX, only 1.44 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MATX (1.44) is better than 82.86% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that MATX is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MATX (0.13) is better than 74.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 1.44
Altman-Z 2.89
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC7.94%
MATX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMATX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

MATX has a Current Ratio of 0.78. 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 0.78, MATX is doing worse than 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
MATX has a Quick Ratio of 0.78. This is a bad value and indicates that MATX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.78, MATX is not doing good in the industry: 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.78
MATX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMATX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MATX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.32%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 48.87% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 10.57% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, MATX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.21% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.32%
EPS 3Y-13.4%
EPS 5Y48.87%
EPS Q2Q%-28.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y9.21%
Sales Q2Q%-8.51%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, MATX will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -8.01% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, MATX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.12% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-22.8%
EPS Next 2Y-15.52%
EPS Next 3Y-8.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.27%
Revenue Next 3Y1.12%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MATX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMATX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.36, the valuation of MATX can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MATX is valued a bit cheaper than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.13, MATX is valued rather cheaply.
MATX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.96.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATX is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.35), we can say MATX is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.36
Fwd PE 10.96
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 indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MATX is cheaper than 62.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.56
EV/EBITDA 4.68
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

The decent profitability rating of MATX may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as MATX's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
EPS Next 2Y-15.52%
EPS Next 3Y-8.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.47%, MATX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.07, MATX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
MATX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.47%

5.2 History

The dividend of MATX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.87%!
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)8.87%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
MATX Yearly Dividends per shareMATX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

MATX pays out 9.11% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP9.11%
EPS Next 2Y-15.52%
EPS Next 3Y-8.01%
MATX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMATX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MATX Dividend Payout.MATX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MATX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MATSON INC

NYSE:MATX (11/5/2025, 8:08:41 PM)

After market: 109.81 0 (0%)

109.81

+11.74 (+11.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners89.62%
Inst Owner Change-1.94%
Ins Owners1.88%
Ins Owner Change0.24%
Market Cap3.49B
Revenue(TTM)3.42B
Net Income(TTM)494.10M
Analysts82
Price Target140.25 (27.72%)
Short Float %4.9%
Short Ratio4.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.47%
Yearly Dividend1.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.87%
DP9.11%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date11-06 2025-11-06 (0.36)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)19.52%
Min EPS beat(2)0.23%
Max EPS beat(2)38.81%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)18.04%
Min EPS beat(4)0.23%
Max EPS beat(4)38.81%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)12.77%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)11.64%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)15.47%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.99%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.99%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.69%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.02%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.71%
PT rev (1m)6.8%
PT rev (3m)-3.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.64%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.36
Fwd PE 10.96
P/S 1.01
P/FCF 13.56
P/OCF 5.65
P/B 1.33
P/tB 1.63
EV/EBITDA 4.68
EPS(TTM)13.14
EY11.97%
EPS(NY)10.02
Fwd EY9.12%
FCF(TTM)8.1
FCFY7.37%
OCF(TTM)19.44
OCFY17.7%
SpS108.99
BVpS82.35
TBVpS67.23
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
Graham Number156.04
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 11.02%
ROE 18.87%
ROCE 14.58%
ROIC 11.6%
ROICexc 11.77%
ROICexgc 13.44%
OM 16.56%
PM (TTM) 14.26%
GM 25.3%
FCFM 7.43%
ROA(3y)13.95%
ROA(5y)14.72%
ROE(3y)25.55%
ROE(5y)30.47%
ROIC(3y)15.04%
ROIC(5y)16.56%
ROICexc(3y)16.03%
ROICexc(5y)17.75%
ROICexgc(3y)18.63%
ROICexgc(5y)21.22%
ROCE(3y)18.9%
ROCE(5y)20.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-30.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y23.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-28.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y26.44%
OM growth 3Y-17.57%
OM growth 5Y26.84%
PM growth 3Y-16.16%
PM growth 5Y29.97%
GM growth 3Y-10.46%
GM growth 5Y11.13%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.13
Debt/FCF 1.44
Debt/EBITDA 0.45
Cap/Depr 227.45%
Cap/Sales 10.4%
Interest Coverage 112.47
Cash Conversion 84.4%
Profit Quality 52.09%
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.78
Altman-Z 2.89
F-Score8
WACC7.94%
ROIC/WACC1.46
Cap/Depr(3y)174.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)186.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.66%
Profit Quality(3y)94.67%
Profit Quality(5y)95.61%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.32%
EPS 3Y-13.4%
EPS 5Y48.87%
EPS Q2Q%-28.01%
EPS Next Y-22.8%
EPS Next 2Y-15.52%
EPS Next 3Y-8.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)10.57%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y9.21%
Sales Q2Q%-8.51%
Revenue Next Year-3.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.27%
Revenue Next 3Y1.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y58.5%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.26%
EBIT growth 5Y38.52%
EBIT Next Year13.99%
EBIT Next 3Y8.4%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-54.82%
FCF growth 3Y-11.43%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-25.31%
OCF growth 3Y-7.94%
OCF growth 5Y25.28%

MATSON INC / MATX FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MATSON INC (MATX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MATX.


What is the valuation status of MATSON INC (MATX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MATSON INC (MATX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is MATSON INC (MATX) stock?

MATSON INC (MATX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MATSON INC (MATX) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MATSON INC (MATX) is 8.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.33.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MATSON INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MATSON INC (MATX) is expected to decline by -22.8% in the next year.