MATSON INC (MATX)
US57686G1058 - Common Stock
Overall MATX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MATX against 27 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. MATX has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. MATX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MATX had positive earnings in the past year.
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
MATX has a better Return On Assets (9.25%) than 65.38% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of MATX (16.07%) is better than 69.23% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.56%, MATX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MATX is significantly above the industry average of 8.73%.
The 3 year average ROIC (21.04%) for MATX is well above the current ROIC(9.56%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.25% | ||
| ROE | 16.07% | ||
| ROIC | 9.56% |
ROA(3y)18.87%
ROA(5y)13.23%
ROE(3y)38.1%
ROE(5y)28.93%
ROIC(3y)21.04%
ROIC(5y)15.02%
1.3 Margins
MATX's Profit Margin of 12.37% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MATX is outperformed by 65.38% of its industry peers.
MATX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of MATX (14.05%) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MATX has grown nicely.
MATX has a worse Gross Margin (22.97%) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
MATX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.37% | ||
| GM | 22.97% |
OM growth 3Y1.08%
OM growth 5Y14.01%
PM growth 3Y5.82%
PM growth 5Y14.38%
GM growth 3Y0.1%
GM growth 5Y5.2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MATX is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MATX has less shares outstanding
MATX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MATX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.27 indicates that MATX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.27, MATX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MATX is 0.87, which is an excellent value as it means it would take MATX, only 0.87 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MATX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.87. This is amongst the best in the industry. MATX outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that MATX is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MATX (0.14) is better than 80.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.27 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC8.57%
2.3 Liquidity
MATX has a Current Ratio of 1.13. This is a normal value and indicates that MATX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of MATX (1.13) is worse than 73.08% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that MATX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MATX (1.13) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 38.16% over the past year.
MATX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 27.78% yearly.
MATX shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.86%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.84% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.16%
EPS 3Y23.58%
EPS 5Y27.78%
EPS Q2Q%73.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.86%
Revenue growth 3Y9.1%
Revenue growth 5Y6.84%
Sales Q2Q%16.25%
3.2 Future
MATX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.39% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, MATX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y62.13%
EPS Next 2Y10.31%
EPS Next 3Y3.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.08%
Revenue Next 3Y1.97%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.29, the valuation of MATX can be described as reasonable.
MATX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. MATX is more expensive than 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
MATX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.35.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.31 indicates a correct valuation of MATX.
61.54% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than MATX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MATX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MATX is valued a bit more expensive than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
MATX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of MATX may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y10.31%
EPS Next 3Y3.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.98%, MATX is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 9.90, MATX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.30, MATX's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of MATX grows each year by 8.90%, which is quite nice.
MATX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MATX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.9%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
MATX pays out 10.88% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
MATX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP10.88%
EPS Next 2Y10.31%
EPS Next 3Y3.39%
MATSON INC
NYSE:MATX (12/30/2024, 11:19:10 AM)
135.68
-0.86 (-0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.93%
Inst Owner Change-2.33%
Ins Owners1.61%
Ins Owner Change-9.13%
Market Cap4.51B
Analysts80
Price Target153.51 (13.14%)
Short Float %2.51%
Short Ratio3.42
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.98% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.9%
DP10.88%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.87%
Min EPS beat(2)8.05%
Max EPS beat(2)21.7%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)21.7%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)11.7%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)14.54%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)15.38%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.69%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.04%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.43%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.48%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.7%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.41%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)78.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)21.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)10.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.12%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.31 | ||
| P/S | 1.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.4 | ||
| P/B | 1.76 | ||
| P/tB | 2.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.55 |
EPS(TTM)12.02
EY8.86%
EPS(NY)10.2
Fwd EY7.52%
FCF(TTM)13.82
FCFY10.18%
OCF(TTM)21.21
OCFY15.63%
SpS99.98
BVpS76.99
TBVpS62.18
PEG (NY)0.18
PEG (5Y)0.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.25% | ||
| ROE | 16.07% | ||
| ROCE | 12.07% | ||
| ROIC | 9.56% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.27% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.9% | ||
| OM | 14.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.37% | ||
| GM | 22.97% | ||
| FCFM | 13.82% |
ROA(3y)18.87%
ROA(5y)13.23%
ROE(3y)38.1%
ROE(5y)28.93%
ROIC(3y)21.04%
ROIC(5y)15.02%
ROICexc(3y)22.75%
ROICexc(5y)16.06%
ROICexgc(3y)27.13%
ROICexgc(5y)19.37%
ROCE(3y)26.58%
ROCE(5y)18.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-7.02%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.74%
OM growth 3Y1.08%
OM growth 5Y14.01%
PM growth 3Y5.82%
PM growth 5Y14.38%
GM growth 3Y0.1%
GM growth 5Y5.2%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.87 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 162.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 68.6 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 114.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 111.71% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.27 |
F-Score9
WACC8.57%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)186.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)207.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.67%
Profit Quality(3y)86.32%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.16%
EPS 3Y23.58%
EPS 5Y27.78%
EPS Q2Q%73.24%
EPS Next Y62.13%
EPS Next 2Y10.31%
EPS Next 3Y3.39%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.86%
Revenue growth 3Y9.1%
Revenue growth 5Y6.84%
Sales Q2Q%16.25%
Revenue Next Year11.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.08%
Revenue Next 3Y1.97%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y29.22%
EBIT growth 3Y10.27%
EBIT growth 5Y21.81%
EBIT Next Year119.27%
EBIT Next 3Y13.92%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-64.56%
FCF growth 3Y3.34%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-53.14%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y10.85%