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.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.60%, MATX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 16.12%, MATX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- MATX has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MATX outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MATX is above the industry average of 7.12%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.30%, MATX is in the better half of 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.
- MATX's Operating Margin of 13.97% is in line compared 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.
- With a Gross Margin value of 22.77%, MATX is not doing good in the industry: 74.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for MATX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MATX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MATX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (2.29) than 88.57% of its industry peers.
- MATX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MATX (0.11) is better than 74.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC8.34%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that MATX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- MATX has a Current ratio of 0.89. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MATX underperforms 80.00% 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 80.00% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- MATX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 25.71% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, MATX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.26% in the last year.
- 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
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.74, the valuation of MATX can be described as reasonable.
- 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 25.70, MATX is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.28, which indicates a correct valuation of MATX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATX is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MATX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say MATX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MATX.
- MATX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of MATX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.42
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. MATX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MATX has a yearly dividend return of 0.96%, which is pretty low.
- MATX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.47.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.96, MATX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of MATX grows each year by 8.97%, 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)8.97%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
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
149.74
+0.5 (+0.34%)
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 Cap4.56B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)444.80M
Analysts88.89
Price Target177.65 (18.64%)
Short Float %3.73%
Short Ratio3.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.96% |
Yearly Dividend1.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.97%
DP10.09%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
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)0%
PT rev (3m)21.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.28 | ||
| P/S | 1.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.33 | ||
| P/B | 1.65 | ||
| P/tB | 2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.49 |
EPS(TTM)13.94
EY9.31%
EPS(NY)12.19
Fwd EY8.14%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY3.37%
OCF(TTM)17.97
OCFY12%
SpS109.87
BVpS90.64
TBVpS75.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.42
Graham Number168.61
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 | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC1.11
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 4 / 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 7 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for MATX stock?
The financial health rating of MATSON INC (MATX) is 4 / 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 10.09%.