MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:MTCH • US57667L1070

31.83 USD
+1.14 (+3.71%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
31.83 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, MTCH scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MTCH was compared to 69 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. MTCH has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on MTCH.


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.
  • MTCH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • 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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • MTCH has a Return On Assets of 13.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MTCH outperforms 84.06% of its industry peers.
  • MTCH has a Return On Invested Capital of 22.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MTCH outperforms 88.41% of its industry peers.
  • MTCH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.76%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.55%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (18.76%) for MTCH is below the current ROIC(22.20%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.75%
ROE N/A
ROIC 22.2%
ROA(3y)13.52%
ROA(5y)10.94%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)18.76%
ROIC(5y)17.05%
MTCH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMTCH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -1K -2K -3K

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 17.59%, MTCH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTCH has grown nicely.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 27.39%, MTCH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MTCH's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • MTCH has a Gross Margin of 72.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: MTCH outperforms 68.12% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MTCH has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.39%
PM (TTM) 17.59%
GM 72.8%
OM growth 3Y15.71%
OM growth 5Y-4.43%
PM growth 3Y15.73%
PM growth 5Y20.98%
GM growth 3Y1.33%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
MTCH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMTCH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • MTCH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • MTCH has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • MTCH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • MTCH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MTCH Yearly Shares OutstandingMTCH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • MTCH has an Altman-Z score of 0.65. This is a bad value and indicates that MTCH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • MTCH has a Altman-Z score (0.65) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MTCH is 3.88, which is a good value as it means it would take MTCH, 3.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.88, MTCH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.88
Altman-Z 0.65
ROIC/WACC3.12
WACC7.11%
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 2025 0 1B -1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • MTCH has a Current Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that MTCH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.42, MTCH is not doing good in the industry: 63.77% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • MTCH has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that MTCH is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MTCH has a worse Quick ratio (1.42) than 63.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 1.42
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 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.82% over the past year.
  • MTCH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.54% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, MTCH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.22% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.84% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.82%
EPS 3Y5.27%
EPS 5Y3.54%
EPS Q2Q%40.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.22%
Revenue growth 3Y3.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.84%
Sales Q2Q%2.07%

3.2 Future

  • MTCH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.18% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.61% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.32%
EPS Next 2Y17.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.64%
EPS Next 5Y15.18%
Revenue Next Year3.21%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y5.63%
Revenue Next 5Y4.61%

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.
  • 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.
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
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.37, the valuation of MTCH can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MTCH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTCH is cheaper than 68.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.99. MTCH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.40, which indicates a very decent valuation of MTCH.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTCH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • MTCH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.37
Fwd PE 11.4
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 68.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MTCH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.34
EV/EBITDA 9.6
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

  • MTCH's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of MTCH may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as MTCH's earnings are expected to grow with 21.64% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)3.78
EPS Next 2Y17.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MTCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.57%.
  • MTCH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.94. MTCH pays more dividend than 92.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, MTCH pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.57%

5.2 History

  • MTCH has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
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

  • 30.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MTCH. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.36%
EPS Next 2Y17.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.64%
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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MTCH Dividend Payout.MTCH Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MTCH Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MATCH GROUP INC

NASDAQ:MTCH (2/20/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 31.83 0 (0%)

31.83

+1.14 (+3.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners108.6%
Inst Owner Change-1.53%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change0.63%
Market Cap7.51B
Revenue(TTM)3.49B
Net Income(TTM)613.45M
Analysts71.11
Price Target38.49 (20.92%)
Short Float %6.19%
Short Ratio3.58
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.57%
Yearly Dividend0.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP30.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.93%
Max EPS beat(2)16.91%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)6.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.93%
Max EPS beat(4)16.91%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.23%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.36%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)7.16%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.21%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.56%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.52%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.55%
PT rev (1m)0.77%
PT rev (3m)-3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.61%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.37
Fwd PE 11.4
P/S 2.15
P/FCF 7.34
P/OCF 6.96
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.6
EPS(TTM)2.38
EY7.48%
EPS(NY)2.79
Fwd EY8.77%
FCF(TTM)4.34
FCFY13.62%
OCF(TTM)4.58
OCFY14.38%
SpS14.77
BVpS-1.07
TBVpS-11.8
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)3.78
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.75%
ROE N/A
ROCE 27.65%
ROIC 22.2%
ROICexc 31.65%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 27.39%
PM (TTM) 17.59%
GM 72.8%
FCFM 29.35%
ROA(3y)13.52%
ROA(5y)10.94%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)18.76%
ROIC(5y)17.05%
ROICexc(3y)25.29%
ROICexc(5y)22.34%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)23.37%
ROCE(5y)21.24%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y28.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.8%
OM growth 3Y15.71%
OM growth 5Y-4.43%
PM growth 3Y15.73%
PM growth 5Y20.98%
GM growth 3Y1.33%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.88
Debt/EBITDA 3.35
Cap/Depr 53.72%
Cap/Sales 1.63%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 101.84%
Profit Quality 166.86%
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 1.42
Altman-Z 0.65
F-Score8
WACC7.11%
ROIC/WACC3.12
Cap/Depr(3y)48.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.86%
Profit Quality(3y)151.39%
Profit Quality(5y)177.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.82%
EPS 3Y5.27%
EPS 5Y3.54%
EPS Q2Q%40.68%
EPS Next Y17.32%
EPS Next 2Y17.69%
EPS Next 3Y21.64%
EPS Next 5Y15.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.22%
Revenue growth 3Y3.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.84%
Sales Q2Q%2.07%
Revenue Next Year3.21%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y5.63%
Revenue Next 5Y4.61%
EBIT growth 1Y11.9%
EBIT growth 3Y19.21%
EBIT growth 5Y3.06%
EBIT Next Year55.71%
EBIT Next 3Y22.31%
EBIT Next 5Y14.18%
FCF growth 1Y16.04%
FCF growth 3Y29.02%
FCF growth 5Y6.14%
OCF growth 1Y15.83%
OCF growth 3Y27.14%
OCF growth 5Y6.14%

MATCH GROUP INC / MTCH FAQ

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

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MTCH.


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

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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 8 / 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 13.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -29.64.


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

The financial health rating of MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) is 4 / 10.