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MATSON INC (MATX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MATX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MATX against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. While MATX has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 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

MATX had positive earnings in the past year.
MATX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years MATX has always been profitable.
MATX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

MATX has a Return On Assets of 9.34%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MATX outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
MATX's Return On Equity of 15.98% is amongst the best of the industry. MATX outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
MATX has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.60%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MATX is below the industry average of 18.17%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

MATX has a better Profit Margin (12.70%) than 62.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
MATX's Operating Margin of 14.48% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MATX outperforms 45.71% of its industry peers.
MATX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
MATX has a Gross Margin of 23.29%. This is in the lower half of the industry: MATX underperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MATX 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, MATX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MATX Yearly Shares OutstandingMATX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.85 indicates that MATX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MATX has a better Altman-Z score (2.85) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
MATX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.25. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MATX would need 2.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.25, MATX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
MATX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
MATX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.12. This is in the better half of the industry: MATX outperforms 74.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.12
Debt/FCF 2.25
Altman-Z 2.85
ROIC/WACC1.22
WACC7.85%
MATX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMATX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 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 85.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that MATX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
MATX has a Quick ratio of 0.83. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MATX underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.32% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 48.87% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
MATX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.88%.
Measured over the past years, MATX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.21% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -8.01% 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 1.12% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-22.8%
EPS Next 2Y-15.52%
EPS Next 3Y-8.01%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-3.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.27%
Revenue Next 3Y1.12%
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.
MATX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMATX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.29, which indicates a very decent valuation of MATX.
65.71% 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 26.31. MATX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.88, the valuation of MATX can be described as very reasonable.
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 (36.59), we can say MATX is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.29
Fwd PE 10.88
MATX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMATX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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.
MATX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.13
EV/EBITDA 6.67
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
MATX's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.01% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
EPS Next 2Y-15.52%
EPS Next 3Y-8.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MATX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
MATX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 7.56.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, MATX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.32%

5.2 History

The dividend of MATX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.87%!
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)8.87%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
MATX Yearly Dividends per shareMATX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

10.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MATX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP10.47%
EPS Next 2Y-15.52%
EPS Next 3Y-8.01%
MATX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMATX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (11/28/2025, 7:44:41 PM)

After market: 108.98 0 (0%)

108.98

-0.16 (-0.15%)

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 Owners89.62%
Inst Owner Change-0.75%
Ins Owners1.88%
Ins Owner Change-0.03%
Market Cap3.40B
Revenue(TTM)3.38B
Net Income(TTM)429.70M
Analysts82
Price Target146.5 (34.43%)
Short Float %3.91%
Short Ratio3.41
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.32%
Yearly Dividend1.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.87%
DP10.47%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date11-06 2025-11-06 (0.36)
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)11.55%
PT rev (3m)3.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)23.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.29
Fwd PE 10.88
P/S 1
P/FCF 21.13
P/OCF 6.24
P/B 1.26
P/tB 1.54
EV/EBITDA 6.67
EPS(TTM)13.14
EY12.06%
EPS(NY)10.02
Fwd EY9.19%
FCF(TTM)5.16
FCFY4.73%
OCF(TTM)17.48
OCFY16.04%
SpS108.5
BVpS86.25
TBVpS70.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.17
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 2.85
F-Score7
WACC7.85%
ROIC/WACC1.22
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-22.8%
EPS Next 2Y-15.52%
EPS Next 3Y-8.01%
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-3.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.27%
Revenue Next 3Y1.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.26%
EBIT growth 5Y38.52%
EBIT Next Year13.99%
EBIT Next 3Y8.4%
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 5 / 10 to MATX.


What is the valuation status of MATSON INC (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 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MATSON INC (MATX) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MATSON INC (MATX) is 8.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.26.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MATSON INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MATSON INC (MATX) is expected to decline by -22.8% in the next year.