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
- 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.
- MATX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
- MATX has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.26%) than 85.71% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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's Profit Margin of 13.30% is fine compared to the rest 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 of 13.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MATX outperforms 51.43% of its industry peers.
- MATX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MATX's Gross Margin of 22.77% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MATX is outperformed by 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
- MATX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- MATX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.47 indicates that MATX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MATX has a Altman-Z score of 3.47. This is amongst the best in the industry. MATX outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- 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.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.11, MATX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.42%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that MATX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.89, MATX is doing worse than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that MATX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.89, MATX is not doing good in the industry: 74.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MATX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.52% on average per year.
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 12.53 indicates a correct valuation of MATX.
- 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.53. MATX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.33, MATX is valued correctly.
- MATX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATX to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.95), we can say MATX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.33 |
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 | 34.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.71 |
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)0.49
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MATX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MATX has a yearly dividend return of 0.84%, which is pretty low.
- MATX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.75.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.84, MATX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MATX grows each year by 9.24%, which is quite nice.
- 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
174.63
+4.13 (+2.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners89.06%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners2.1%
Ins Owner Change4.14%
Market Cap5.31B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)444.80M
Analysts88.89
Price Target193.29 (10.69%)
Short Float %3.13%
Short Ratio3.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
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 | 12.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.33 | ||
| P/S | 1.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.93 | ||
| P/tB | 2.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.71 |
EPS(TTM)13.94
EY7.98%
EPS(NY)12.19
Fwd EY6.98%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY2.89%
OCF(TTM)17.98
OCFY10.3%
SpS109.94
BVpS90.7
TBVpS75.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.49
Graham Number168.663 (-3.42%)
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 | 3.47 |
F-Score5
WACC8.42%
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 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.
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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.