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.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.60%, MATX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.57% 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 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.26%, MATX belongs to the top 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 6.44%.
| 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.
- MATX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- MATX has a Operating Margin of 13.97%. This is comparable 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.
- 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
- MATX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MATX has less shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for MATX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- MATX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.36 indicates that MATX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MATX has a Altman-Z score of 3.36. This is amongst the best in 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.
- MATX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.29. This is amongst the best in the industry. MATX outperforms 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 | 3.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC8.49%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.89 indicates that MATX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.89, MATX is doing worse than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that MATX may have some problems paying 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 77.14% 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%.
- 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.
- Measured over the past years, MATX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.01% on average per year.
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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.34, the valuation of MATX can be described as reasonable.
- 65.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MATX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- MATX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.88.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.96, 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.
- MATX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.96 |
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 | 31.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of MATX 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.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.30, MATX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.91, MATX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MATX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.24%!
- 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)9.24%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- MATX pays out 10.09% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP10.09%
EPS Next 2Y-1.26%
EPS Next 3YN/A
MATX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
158.03
-5.21 (-3.19%)
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 Cap4.81B
Revenue(TTM)3.34B
Net Income(TTM)444.80M
Analysts88.89
Price Target177.65 (12.42%)
Short Float %3.67%
Short Ratio3.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
Yearly Dividend1.42
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.24%
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 | 11.34 | ||
| 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 | 8.16 |
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 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 | 3.36 |
F-Score5
WACC8.49%
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%.