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MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:MTCH - Nasdaq - US57667L1070 - Common Stock

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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall MTCH gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated MTCH against 72 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While MTCH has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MTCH has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

MTCH had positive earnings in the past year.
MTCH had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MTCH had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MTCH had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

MTCH's Return On Assets of 14.07% is amongst the best of the industry. MTCH outperforms 92.54% of its industry peers.
MTCH's Return On Invested Capital of 20.66% is amongst the best of the industry. MTCH outperforms 91.04% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MTCH is significantly above the industry average of 12.59%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (20.66%) for MTCH is above the 3 year average (17.72%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.07%
ROE N/A
ROIC 20.66%
ROA(3y)9.53%
ROA(5y)7.87%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.72%
ROIC(5y)17.52%
MTCH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMTCH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -1K -2K -3K

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of MTCH (17.86%) is better than 88.06% of its industry peers.
MTCH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of MTCH (25.69%) is better than 92.54% of its industry peers.
MTCH's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 72.37%, MTCH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.70% 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 25.69%
PM (TTM) 17.86%
GM 72.37%
OM growth 3Y-4.59%
OM growth 5Y-3.02%
PM growth 3Y41.83%
PM growth 5Y-11.78%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y-1.23%
MTCH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMTCH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, MTCH has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for MTCH has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
MTCH has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MTCH Yearly Shares OutstandingMTCH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
MTCH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMTCH Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

MTCH has an Altman-Z score of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that MTCH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.63, MTCH is doing worse than 62.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MTCH is 4.30, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MTCH, 4.30 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MTCH has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.30. This is in the better half of the industry: MTCH outperforms 61.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.3
Altman-Z 0.63
ROIC/WACC2.69
WACC7.67%
MTCH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMTCH Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 1B -1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.49 indicates that MTCH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
MTCH's Current ratio of 2.49 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTCH outperforms 64.18% of its industry peers.
MTCH has a Quick Ratio of 2.49. This indicates that MTCH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MTCH has a better Quick ratio (2.49) than 64.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.49
Quick Ratio 2.49
MTCH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMTCH Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MTCH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 26.55%, which is quite impressive.
MTCH shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.88% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.12% in the past year.
MTCH shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.23% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.55%
EPS 3Y4.46%
EPS 5Y8.88%
EPS Q2Q%-10.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.12%
Revenue growth 3Y12.05%
Revenue growth 5Y14.23%
Sales Q2Q%1.57%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.47% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-12.36%
EPS Next 2Y0.09%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%
EPS Next 5Y12.17%
Revenue Next Year3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.28%
Revenue Next 5Y4.47%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
MTCH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMTCH Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.62, which indicates a correct valuation of MTCH.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MTCH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.10% of the companies are valued more expensively.
MTCH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.29.
MTCH is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.33.
76.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTCH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.44. MTCH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.62
Fwd PE 14.33
MTCH Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMTCH Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

MTCH's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MTCH is cheaper than 79.10% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MTCH indicates a rather cheap valuation: MTCH is cheaper than 91.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.2
EV/EBITDA 10.58
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 decent profitability rating of MTCH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.65
EPS Next 2Y0.09%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MTCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.32%.
MTCH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.89. MTCH pays more dividend than 95.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.28, MTCH has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.32%

5.2 History

MTCH does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
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 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y0.09%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%
MTCH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMTCH Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M 800M

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MATCH GROUP INC

NASDAQ:MTCH (1/21/2025, 8:15:48 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2024-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2025-02-04/amc
Inst Owners110.41%
Inst Owner Change0.1%
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap8.22B
Analysts73.94
Price Target37.53 (14.63%)
Short Float %5.56%
Short Ratio2.84
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.32%
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-06 2025-01-06 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.48%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.15%
Max EPS beat(2)4.1%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)17.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.15%
Max EPS beat(4)61.57%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.46%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.24%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)6.27%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.08%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.08%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.62%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.74%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.47%
PT rev (1m)-3.92%
PT rev (3m)-13.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.62
Fwd PE 14.33
P/S 2.36
P/FCF 9.2
P/OCF 8.62
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.58
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY6.84%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY6.98%
FCF(TTM)3.56
FCFY10.87%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY11.61%
SpS13.88
BVpS-0.35
TBVpS-10.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.07%
ROE N/A
ROCE 22.98%
ROIC 20.66%
ROICexc 26.52%
ROICexgc 169.9%
OM 25.69%
PM (TTM) 17.86%
GM 72.37%
FCFM 25.64%
ROA(3y)9.53%
ROA(5y)7.87%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.72%
ROIC(5y)17.52%
ROICexc(3y)22.23%
ROICexc(5y)22.5%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.71%
ROCE(5y)19.49%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.62%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-36.5%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.1%
OM growth 3Y-4.59%
OM growth 5Y-3.02%
PM growth 3Y41.83%
PM growth 5Y-11.78%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y-1.23%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.3
Debt/EBITDA 3.63
Cap/Depr 36.94%
Cap/Sales 1.73%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 90.1%
Profit Quality 143.53%
Current Ratio 2.49
Quick Ratio 2.49
Altman-Z 0.63
F-Score9
WACC7.67%
ROIC/WACC2.69
Cap/Depr(3y)62.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.98%
Profit Quality(3y)186.26%
Profit Quality(5y)245%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.55%
EPS 3Y4.46%
EPS 5Y8.88%
EPS Q2Q%-10.53%
EPS Next Y-12.36%
EPS Next 2Y0.09%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%
EPS Next 5Y12.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.12%
Revenue growth 3Y12.05%
Revenue growth 5Y14.23%
Sales Q2Q%1.57%
Revenue Next Year3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y2.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.28%
Revenue Next 5Y4.47%
EBIT growth 1Y17.3%
EBIT growth 3Y6.91%
EBIT growth 5Y10.78%
EBIT Next Year43.17%
EBIT Next 3Y16.01%
EBIT Next 5Y13.72%
FCF growth 1Y85.99%
FCF growth 3Y2.96%
FCF growth 5Y-2.82%
OCF growth 1Y74.71%
OCF growth 3Y3.79%
OCF growth 5Y-1.92%