MATSON INC (MATX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:MATX • US57686G1058
156.76 USD
+3.34 (+2.18%)
At close: Mar 10, 2026
156.5 USD
-0.26 (-0.17%)
After Hours: 3/10/2026, 8:04:00 PM
This MATX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MATX. MATX was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. MATX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MATX is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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
- 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.
- MATX's Return On Equity of 16.12% is amongst the best of the industry. MATX outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
- MATX's Return On Invested Capital of 9.26% is amongst the best of 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 7.09%.
| 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
- MATX's Profit Margin of 13.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MATX outperforms 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.
- 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 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
- MATX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- MATX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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
- 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.
- 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 | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.13
WACC8.21%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.89, MATX is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 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
- 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.
- The Revenue has decreased by -2.26% in the past 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
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.52% on average over the next years.
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 11.25, the valuation of MATX can be described as very reasonable.
- MATX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MATX is cheaper than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.25. MATX is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.86, the valuation of MATX can be described as correct.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as MATX.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.39, MATX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as MATX.
- 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 | 31.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.86 |
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)0.44
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 6.67.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.91, MATX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MATX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.97%!
- 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
156.76
+3.34 (+2.18%)
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 Change4.64%
Market Cap4.77B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)444.80M
Analysts88.89
Price Target177.65 (13.33%)
Short Float %3.73%
Short Ratio3.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
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 | 11.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.86 | ||
| P/S | 1.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.72 | ||
| P/B | 1.73 | ||
| P/tB | 2.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.86 |
EPS(TTM)13.94
EY8.89%
EPS(NY)12.19
Fwd EY7.78%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY3.22%
OCF(TTM)17.97
OCFY11.47%
SpS109.87
BVpS90.64
TBVpS75.05
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
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
WACC8.21%
ROIC/WACC1.13
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 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%.