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MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:MTCH - US57667L1070 - Common Stock

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Fundamental Rating

5

MTCH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While MTCH belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. MTCH is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year MTCH was profitable.
  • In the past year MTCH had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MTCH has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years MTCH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
MTCH Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMTCH 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 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of MTCH (12.37%) is better than 84.29% of its industry peers.
  • MTCH's Return On Invested Capital of 20.85% is amongst the best of the industry. MTCH outperforms 87.14% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MTCH is above the industry average of 13.70%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (20.85%) for MTCH is above the 3 year average (15.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.37%
ROE N/A
ROIC 20.85%
ROA(3y)11.82%
ROA(5y)9.25%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.97%
ROIC(5y)17.9%
MTCH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMTCH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -1K -2K -3K

1.3 Margins

  • MTCH's Profit Margin of 16.20% is amongst the best of the industry. MTCH outperforms 81.43% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTCH has declined.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 25.64%, MTCH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTCH has declined.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 72.26%, MTCH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MTCH has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.64%
PM (TTM) 16.2%
GM 72.26%
OM growth 3Y-4.91%
OM growth 5Y-5.04%
PM growth 3Y19.38%
PM growth 5Y-6.47%
GM growth 3Y-0.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.74%
MTCH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMTCH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MTCH is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MTCH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MTCH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for MTCH is higher compared to a year ago.
MTCH Yearly Shares OutstandingMTCH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
MTCH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMTCH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • MTCH has an Altman-Z score of 0.56. This is a bad value and indicates that MTCH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • MTCH has a worse Altman-Z score (0.56) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • MTCH has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.20. This is a neutral value as MTCH would need 4.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • MTCH has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.20. This is in the better half of the industry: MTCH outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.2
Altman-Z 0.56
ROIC/WACC2.99
WACC6.97%
MTCH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMTCH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.41 indicates that MTCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MTCH has a worse Current ratio (1.41) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • MTCH has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that MTCH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MTCH's Quick ratio of 1.41 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MTCH is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 1.41
MTCH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMTCH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • MTCH shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.46%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, MTCH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.22% on average per year.
  • MTCH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.46%.
  • MTCH shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.46%
EPS 3Y-1.13%
EPS 5Y2.22%
EPS Q2Q%21.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.46%
Revenue growth 3Y5.26%
Revenue growth 5Y11.15%
Sales Q2Q%2.1%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MTCH will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.00% on average per year.
  • MTCH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.25%
EPS Next 2Y19.14%
EPS Next 3Y18.85%
EPS Next 5Y18%
Revenue Next Year0.08%
Revenue Next 2Y1.7%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y4.97%

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 accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MTCH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMTCH Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
MTCH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMTCH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.73, which indicates a correct valuation of MTCH.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MTCH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTCH is cheaper than 74.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, MTCH is valued a bit cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.99, the valuation of MTCH can be described as reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MTCH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTCH is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • MTCH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.73
Fwd PE 10.99
MTCH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMTCH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • MTCH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MTCH is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MTCH is valued cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.73
EV/EBITDA 10.37
MTCH Per share dataMTCH EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 -5 10 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • MTCH has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • MTCH's earnings are expected to grow with 18.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)6.64
EPS Next 2Y19.14%
EPS Next 3Y18.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.41%, MTCH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.52, MTCH pays a better dividend. On top of this MTCH pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • MTCH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.41%

5.2 History

  • MTCH has paid a dividend for less than 5 years, so there is no long track record yet.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
MTCH Yearly Dividends per shareMTCH Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y19.14%
EPS Next 3Y18.85%
MTCH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMTCH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

MATCH GROUP INC / MTCH FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MATCH GROUP INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MTCH.


What is the valuation status of MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of MTCH stock?

MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) is 14.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -33.22.


What is the financial health of MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) stock?

The financial health rating of MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) is 3 / 10.