MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:MTCH - US57667L1070 - Common Stock
32.42 USD
-0.45 (-1.37%)
Overall MTCH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MTCH against 69 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
In the past 5 years MTCH has always been profitable.
MTCH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.90%, MTCH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
MTCH's Return On Invested Capital of 24.95% is amongst the best of the industry. MTCH outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MTCH is above the industry average of 13.27%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (24.95%) for MTCH is above the 3 year average (15.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.9% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 24.95% |
ROA(3y)11.82%
ROA(5y)9.25%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.96%
ROIC(5y)17.9%
1.3 Margins
MTCH has a better Profit Margin (15.59%) than 81.16% of its industry peers.
MTCH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MTCH has a better Operating Margin (24.64%) than 89.86% of its industry peers.
MTCH's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 71.94%, MTCH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.32% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.59% | ||
| GM | 71.94% |
OM growth 3Y-4.92%
OM growth 5Y-5.04%
PM growth 3Y19.4%
PM growth 5Y-6.46%
GM growth 3Y-0.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.74%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MTCH is creating value.
MTCH has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.38, we must say that MTCH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
MTCH has a Altman-Z score of 0.38. This is in the lower half of the industry: MTCH underperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
MTCH has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.78. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MTCH would need 3.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MTCH has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.78. This is in the better half of the industry: MTCH outperforms 63.77% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.38 |
ROIC/WACC2.76
WACC9.04%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that MTCH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.70, MTCH is doing worse than 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that MTCH may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.70, MTCH is doing worse than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MTCH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -11.74%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.22% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, MTCH shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.60% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MTCH shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.15% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.74%
EPS 3Y-1.13%
EPS 5Y2.22%
EPS Q2Q%2.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.6%
Revenue growth 3Y5.26%
Revenue growth 5Y11.15%
Sales Q2Q%-0.04%
3.2 Future
MTCH is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.30% yearly.
MTCH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.71%
EPS Next 2Y17.19%
EPS Next 3Y17.85%
EPS Next 5Y20.3%
Revenue Next Year0.45%
Revenue Next 2Y2.45%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
Revenue Next 5Y4.95%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.97 indicates a correct valuation of MTCH.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MTCH is valued a bit cheaper than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
MTCH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.53.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.69, the valuation of MTCH can be described as very reasonable.
78.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTCH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MTCH to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.04), we can say MTCH is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MTCH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTCH is cheaper than 71.01% of the companies listed 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 84.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.89 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent 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 17.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)7.19
EPS Next 2Y17.19%
EPS Next 3Y17.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.34%, MTCH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
MTCH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.74. MTCH pays more dividend than 94.20% of the companies in the same industry.
MTCH's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y17.19%
EPS Next 3Y17.85%
NASDAQ:MTCH (10/16/2025, 10:15:07 AM)
32.42
-0.45 (-1.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners107.82%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change2.1%
Market Cap7.80B
Analysts71.72
Price Target39.5 (21.84%)
Short Float %4%
Short Ratio2.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.34% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(2)14.08%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.2%
Max EPS beat(4)14.08%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)11.65%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.18%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)5.96%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.53%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.56%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.42%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.69%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)12.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.69 | ||
| P/S | 2.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.15 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.89 |
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY6.26%
EPS(NY)2.77
Fwd EY8.56%
FCF(TTM)3.77
FCFY11.64%
OCF(TTM)3.98
OCFY12.26%
SpS14.34
BVpS-0.96
TBVpS-11.58
PEG (NY)1.36
PEG (5Y)7.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.9% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 30.77% | ||
| ROIC | 24.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 28.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 24.64% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 15.59% | ||
| GM | 71.94% | ||
| FCFM | 26.3% |
ROA(3y)11.82%
ROA(5y)9.25%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.96%
ROIC(5y)17.9%
ROICexc(3y)20.38%
ROICexc(5y)23.46%
ROICexgc(3y)150.05%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.69%
ROCE(5y)22.08%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y76.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.09%
OM growth 3Y-4.92%
OM growth 5Y-5.04%
PM growth 3Y19.4%
PM growth 5Y-6.46%
GM growth 3Y-0.17%
GM growth 5Y-0.74%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 30.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.42% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | 168.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.38 |
F-Score6
WACC9.04%
ROIC/WACC2.76
Cap/Depr(3y)34.93%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.89%
Profit Quality(3y)139.67%
Profit Quality(5y)237.39%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-11.74%
EPS 3Y-1.13%
EPS 5Y2.22%
EPS Q2Q%2.08%
EPS Next Y11.71%
EPS Next 2Y17.19%
EPS Next 3Y17.85%
EPS Next 5Y20.3%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.6%
Revenue growth 3Y5.26%
Revenue growth 5Y11.15%
Sales Q2Q%-0.04%
Revenue Next Year0.45%
Revenue Next 2Y2.45%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
Revenue Next 5Y4.95%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.81%
EBIT growth 3Y0.09%
EBIT growth 5Y5.54%
EBIT Next Year46.17%
EBIT Next 3Y20.87%
EBIT Next 5Y16.1%
FCF growth 1Y16.92%
FCF growth 3Y1.95%
FCF growth 5Y-0.38%
OCF growth 1Y14.48%
OCF growth 3Y0.73%
OCF growth 5Y-0.11%