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.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of MATX (9.60%) is better than 88.57% of its industry peers.
- MATX has a better Return On Equity (16.12%) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
- MATX has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MATX outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 13.30%, MATX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.97%, MATX is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of MATX (22.77%) is worse than 74.29% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
| 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
- MATX has an Altman-Z score of 3.44. This indicates that MATX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- MATX's Altman-Z score of 3.44 is amongst the best of the industry. MATX outperforms 88.57% 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.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.29, MATX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- MATX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- MATX has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.11) than 74.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.44%
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.
- With a Current 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.
- 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 74.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. MATX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MATX shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.71%.
- MATX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.71% yearly.
- MATX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.26%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -1.26% on average over the next years.
- 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
- 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.
4. MATX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.37, MATX is valued correctly.
- 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.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.18, MATX is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.15, the valuation of MATX can be described as correct.
- MATX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- MATX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 37.96.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MATX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.55 |
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)0.48
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MATX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.84%, MATX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MATX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.76.
- 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
- 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.24%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
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
172.48
+1.21 (+0.71%)
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 Cap5.25B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)444.80M
Analysts88.89
Price Target193.29 (12.07%)
Short Float %3.54%
Short Ratio3.31
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 | 12.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.15 | ||
| P/S | 1.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 34.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.59 | ||
| P/B | 1.9 | ||
| P/tB | 2.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.55 |
EPS(TTM)13.94
EY8.08%
EPS(NY)12.19
Fwd EY7.07%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY2.93%
OCF(TTM)17.98
OCFY10.43%
SpS109.94
BVpS90.7
TBVpS75.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
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 | 3.44 |
F-Score5
WACC8.44%
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
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 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.