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.

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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.
  • In the past 5 years MATX has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years MATX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • MATX's Return On Assets of 9.60% is amongst the best of the industry. MATX outperforms 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.
  • MATX's Return On Invested Capital of 9.26% is amongst the best of the industry. MATX outperforms 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 6.23%.
Industry RankSector 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%
MATX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMATX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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.
  • MATX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of MATX (13.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
  • 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
MATX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMATX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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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.
  • MATX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MATX has been reduced compared to 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 2025 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 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.41 indicates that MATX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MATX's Altman-Z score of 3.41 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.29, MATX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF 2.29
Altman-Z 3.41
ROIC/WACC1.1
WACC8.45%
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 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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 has a Current ratio of 0.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: MATX underperforms 74.29% 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.
  • MATX's Quick ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MATX is outperformed by 74.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.89
Quick Ratio 0.89
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 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. MATX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for MATX have decreased by -0.71% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.71% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • MATX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.26%.
  • MATX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.01% yearly.
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.
  • MATX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.52% yearly.
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.
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. MATX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.30, which indicates a correct valuation of MATX.
  • MATX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MATX is cheaper than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MATX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.06, the valuation of MATX can be described as correct.
  • MATX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.10), we can say MATX is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.3
Fwd PE 14.06
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

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MATX.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as MATX.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.93
EV/EBITDA 8.39
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.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. MATX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.91%, MATX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • MATX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.80.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MATX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of MATX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.24%!
  • MATX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
MATX Yearly Dividends per shareMATX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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 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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MATX Dividend Payout.MATX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MATX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MATX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MATSON INC

NYSE:MATX (4/8/2026, 11:28:02 AM)

171.425

+3.31 (+1.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners87.54%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners2.22%
Ins Owner Change4.14%
Market Cap5.21B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)444.80M
Analysts88.89
Price Target193.29 (12.75%)
Short Float %3.54%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.91%
Yearly Dividend1.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.24%
DP10.09%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date02-05
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 RankSector Rank
PE 12.3
Fwd PE 14.06
P/S 1.56
P/FCF 33.93
P/OCF 9.53
P/B 1.89
P/tB 2.28
EV/EBITDA 8.39
EPS(TTM)13.94
EY8.13%
EPS(NY)12.19
Fwd EY7.11%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY2.95%
OCF(TTM)17.98
OCFY10.49%
SpS109.94
BVpS90.7
TBVpS75.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number168.66
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.41
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.


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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.