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MATSON INC (MATX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MATX - US57686G1058 - Common Stock

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Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, MATX scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MATX was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. MATX has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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.
In the past year MATX had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years MATX has been profitable.
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 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.34%, MATX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of MATX (15.98%) is better than 82.86% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.60%, MATX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MATX is significantly above the industry average of 7.60%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.60%) for MATX is well below the 3 year average (15.04%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that MATX had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.34%
ROE 15.98%
ROIC 9.6%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.70%, MATX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
With a Operating Margin value of 14.48%, MATX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
MATX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MATX's Gross Margin of 23.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MATX is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
MATX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.48%
PM (TTM) 12.7%
GM 23.29%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MATX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
MATX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MATX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MATX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MATX Yearly Shares OutstandingMATX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

MATX has an Altman-Z score of 3.08. This indicates that MATX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.08, MATX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MATX is 2.25, which is a good value as it means it would take MATX, 2.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.25, MATX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that MATX is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.12, MATX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 2.25
Altman-Z 3.08
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC8.13%
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 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

MATX has a Current Ratio of 0.83. 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 Current ratio (0.83) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that MATX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.83, MATX is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
MATX does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.83
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 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.
Measured over the past years, MATX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 48.87% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.88% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.21% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.32%
EPS 3Y-13.4%
EPS 5Y48.87%
EPS Q2Q%-28.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y9.21%
Sales Q2Q%-8.51%

3.2 Future

MATX is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -8.11% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MATX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.28% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-12.12%
EPS Next 2Y-12.3%
EPS Next 3Y-8.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.09%
Revenue Next 3Y0.28%
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.
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 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.05, the valuation of MATX can be described as reasonable.
68.57% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MATX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. MATX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
MATX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.22.
MATX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.88. MATX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.05
Fwd PE 12.22
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MATX is on the same level as its industry peers.
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 25.6
EV/EBITDA 7.97
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 an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
MATX's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.11% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.21
EPS Next 2Y-12.3%
EPS Next 3Y-8.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MATX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.10%.
MATX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 53.28.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, MATX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.1%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of MATX grows each year by 8.87%, 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)8.87%
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 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

MATX pays out 10.47% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP10.47%
EPS Next 2Y-12.3%
EPS Next 3Y-8.11%
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 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 (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

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+0.91 (+0.69%)

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 Owners91.06%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.92%
Ins Owner Change-0.04%
Market Cap4.12B
Revenue(TTM)3.38B
Net Income(TTM)429.70M
Analysts88.89
Price Target146.5 (10.98%)
Short Float %5.22%
Short Ratio4.61
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.1%
Yearly Dividend1.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.87%
DP10.47%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)33.29%
Min EPS beat(2)27.77%
Max EPS beat(2)38.81%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)19.56%
Min EPS beat(4)0.23%
Max EPS beat(4)38.81%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)15.23%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)14.32%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)15.8%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.99%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.99%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.87%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.35%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.53%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)11.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.05
Fwd PE 12.22
P/S 1.22
P/FCF 25.6
P/OCF 7.55
P/B 1.53
P/tB 1.86
EV/EBITDA 7.97
EPS(TTM)13.14
EY9.95%
EPS(NY)10.8
Fwd EY8.18%
FCF(TTM)5.16
FCFY3.91%
OCF(TTM)17.48
OCFY13.24%
SpS108.5
BVpS86.25
TBVpS70.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.21
Graham Number159.69
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.34%
ROE 15.98%
ROCE 12.06%
ROIC 9.6%
ROICexc 9.82%
ROICexgc 11.16%
OM 14.48%
PM (TTM) 12.7%
GM 23.29%
FCFM 4.75%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.74
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 2.25
Debt/EBITDA 0.58
Cap/Depr 638.04%
Cap/Sales 11.35%
Interest Coverage 97.98
Cash Conversion 99.05%
Profit Quality 37.42%
Current Ratio 0.83
Quick Ratio 0.83
Altman-Z 3.08
F-Score7
WACC8.13%
ROIC/WACC1.18
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-12.12%
EPS Next 2Y-12.3%
EPS Next 3Y-8.11%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.88%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.47%
Revenue growth 5Y9.21%
Sales Q2Q%-8.51%
Revenue Next Year-3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.09%
Revenue Next 3Y0.28%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.26%
EBIT growth 5Y38.52%
EBIT Next Year24.68%
EBIT Next 3Y5.71%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-46%
FCF growth 3Y-11.43%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-4.15%
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 for MATX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for MATX stock?

The financial health rating of MATSON INC (MATX) is 7 / 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 10.47%.