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MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

33.88 USD
+0.25 (+0.74%)
Last: 12/4/2025, 8:00:02 PM
34 USD
+0.12 (+0.35%)
Pre-Market: 12/5/2025, 4:00:46 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, MTCH scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MTCH was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. MTCH scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. MTCH has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

MTCH has a Return On Assets of 12.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MTCH outperforms 84.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 20.84%, MTCH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.14% of the companies in the same industry.
MTCH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.96%. This is above the industry average of 13.56%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (20.84%) for MTCH is above the 3 year average (15.96%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.37%
ROE N/A
ROIC 20.84%
ROA(3y)11.82%
ROA(5y)9.25%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.96%
ROIC(5y)17.9%
MTCH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMTCH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -1K -2K -3K

1.3 Margins

MTCH's Profit Margin of 16.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTCH outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTCH has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 25.63%, 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.
MTCH's Gross Margin of 72.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTCH outperforms 62.86% of its industry peers.
MTCH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.63%
PM (TTM) 16.2%
GM 72.26%
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%
MTCH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMTCH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for MTCH is higher compared to a year ago.
MTCH Yearly Shares OutstandingMTCH Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.20, MTCH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.2
Altman-Z 0.63
ROIC/WACC2.14
WACC9.75%
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 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 67.14% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.41 indicates that MTCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MTCH (1.41) is worse than 67.14% 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 2015 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.
Looking at the last year, MTCH shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.46% in the last year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.97% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.76%
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y18.09%
EPS Next 5Y18%
Revenue Next Year0.45%
Revenue Next 2Y2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5Y4.97%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.83, MTCH is valued correctly.
MTCH's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MTCH is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.41. MTCH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.24 indicates a correct valuation of MTCH.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTCH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.86% 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 35.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.83
Fwd PE 12.24
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

71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTCH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MTCH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.31
EV/EBITDA 10.93
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.
The decent profitability rating of MTCH may justify a higher PE ratio.
MTCH's earnings are expected to grow with 18.09% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)7.13
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y18.09%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MTCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.29%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.01, MTCH pays a better dividend. On top of this MTCH pays more dividend than 94.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MTCH's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%

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

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y18.09%
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 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

MATCH GROUP INC

NASDAQ:MTCH (12/4/2025, 8:00:02 PM)

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33.88

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners107.82%
Inst Owner Change-1.61%
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner Change1.33%
Market Cap8.00B
Revenue(TTM)3.47B
Net Income(TTM)562.09M
Analysts71.72
Price Target38.18 (12.69%)
Short Float %4.34%
Short Ratio2.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.29%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-06 2026-01-06 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.93%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.2%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)3.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.93%
Max EPS beat(4)14.08%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)10.81%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.91%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)7.14%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.58%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.6%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.69%
PT rev (1m)-3.35%
PT rev (3m)-3.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.83
Fwd PE 12.24
P/S 2.31
P/FCF 8.31
P/OCF 7.9
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.93
EPS(TTM)2.14
EY6.32%
EPS(NY)2.77
Fwd EY8.17%
FCF(TTM)4.08
FCFY12.04%
OCF(TTM)4.29
OCFY12.66%
SpS14.7
BVpS-0.95
TBVpS-11.72
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)7.13
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.37%
ROE N/A
ROCE 25.71%
ROIC 20.84%
ROICexc 30.01%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 25.63%
PM (TTM) 16.2%
GM 72.26%
FCFM 27.75%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.2
Debt/EBITDA 3.53
Cap/Depr 42.86%
Cap/Sales 1.43%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 100.71%
Profit Quality 171.26%
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 1.41
Altman-Z 0.63
F-Score5
WACC9.75%
ROIC/WACC2.14
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)-4.46%
EPS 3Y-1.13%
EPS 5Y2.22%
EPS Q2Q%21.57%
EPS Next Y11.76%
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y18.09%
EPS Next 5Y18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.46%
Revenue growth 3Y5.26%
Revenue growth 5Y11.15%
Sales Q2Q%2.1%
Revenue Next Year0.45%
Revenue Next 2Y2.4%
Revenue Next 3Y3.52%
Revenue Next 5Y4.97%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.67%
EBIT growth 3Y0.09%
EBIT growth 5Y5.54%
EBIT Next Year46.17%
EBIT Next 3Y20.87%
EBIT Next 5Y15.26%
FCF growth 1Y22.6%
FCF growth 3Y1.95%
FCF growth 5Y-0.38%
OCF growth 1Y19.67%
OCF growth 3Y0.73%
OCF growth 5Y-0.11%

MATCH GROUP INC / MTCH FAQ

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


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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


How financially healthy is MATCH GROUP INC?

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