MATSON INC (MATX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:MATX • US57686G1058

Current stock price

158.03 USD
-5.21 (-3.19%)
At close:
158.03 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours:

This MATX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

7

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.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.26%, MATX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MATX is above the industry average of 6.20%.
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

  • MATX has a Profit Margin of 13.30%. This is in the better half 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's Operating Margin of 13.97% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MATX outperforms 54.29% 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.
  • 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

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

6

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MATX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MATX has less shares outstanding
  • 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

  • MATX has an Altman-Z score of 3.31. This indicates that MATX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MATX's Altman-Z score of 3.31 is amongst the best of the industry. MATX outperforms 88.57% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • 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 3.31
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC8.51%
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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.89, MATX is not doing good in the industry: 77.14% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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 77.14% 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

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

3

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%.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 25.71% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • 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

  • 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.
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

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

5

4. MATX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.34, the valuation of MATX can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MATX is valued a bit cheaper than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MATX to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.89), we can say MATX is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.96 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.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, MATX is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.34
Fwd PE 12.96
MATX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMATX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 65.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MATX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • MATX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.28
EV/EBITDA 7.91
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.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

5

5. MATX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MATX has a yearly dividend return of 0.88%, which is pretty low.
  • MATX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 8.63.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.88, MATX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.88%

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 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 Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
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

  • 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 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

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

MATX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MATSON INC

NYSE:MATX (3/27/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 158.03 0 (0%)

158.03

-5.21 (-3.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners87.54%
Inst Owner Change-8.56%
Ins Owners2.22%
Ins Owner Change4.14%
Market Cap4.81B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)444.80M
Analysts88.89
Price Target193.29 (22.31%)
Short Float %3.67%
Short Ratio3.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.88%
Yearly Dividend1.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.24%
DP10.09%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
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)-28.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.34
Fwd PE 12.96
P/S 1.44
P/FCF 31.28
P/OCF 8.79
P/B 1.74
P/tB 2.1
EV/EBITDA 7.91
EPS(TTM)13.94
EY8.82%
EPS(NY)12.19
Fwd EY7.71%
FCF(TTM)5.05
FCFY3.2%
OCF(TTM)17.98
OCFY11.38%
SpS109.94
BVpS90.7
TBVpS75.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.44
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 3.31
F-Score5
WACC8.51%
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.


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 6 / 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%.