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.
- MATX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years MATX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- MATX has a better Return On Assets (9.60%) than 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'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 6.20%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of MATX (13.30%) is better than 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 (13.97%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MATX is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MATX has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, MATX has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for MATX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.39 indicates that MATX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.39, MATX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MATX is 2.29, which is a good value as it means it would take MATX, 2.29 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
- MATX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- 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 | 3.39 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC8.46%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that MATX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of MATX (0.89) is worse than 77.14% 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.89, MATX is doing worse than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- 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%.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- MATX is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.94.
- 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.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MATX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say MATX is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.65, which indicates a correct valuation of MATX.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MATX.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.84), we can say MATX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.65 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MATX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- MATX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.31 |
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)0.46
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MATX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MATX has a yearly dividend return of 0.91%, which is pretty low.
- MATX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.89.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.90, MATX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
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
166.39
+1.48 (+0.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners87.54%
Inst Owner Change-8.56%
Ins Owners2.22%
Ins Owner Change4.14%
Market Cap5.06B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)444.80M
Analysts88.89
Price Target193.29 (16.17%)
Short Float %3.54%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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 | 11.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.65 | ||
| P/S | 1.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.25 | ||
| P/B | 1.83 | ||
| P/tB | 2.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.31 |
EPS(TTM)13.94
EY8.38%
EPS(NY)12.19
Fwd EY7.33%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY3.04%
OCF(TTM)17.98
OCFY10.81%
SpS109.94
BVpS90.7
TBVpS75.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.46
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 | 3.39 |
F-Score5
WACC8.46%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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.
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for MATSON INC?
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.