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MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

31.335 USD
-0.27 (-0.84%)
Last: 1/16/2026, 8:00:01 PM
31.335 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/16/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MTCH. MTCH was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While MTCH belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor 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

  • MTCH had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year MTCH had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years MTCH has always 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

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 12.37%, MTCH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 3 year average ROIC (15.97%) for MTCH is below the current ROIC(20.85%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 has a Profit Margin of 16.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MTCH outperforms 81.43% of its industry peers.
  • MTCH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • MTCH has a Operating Margin of 25.64%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MTCH outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTCH has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 72.26%, MTCH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MTCH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), MTCH is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MTCH has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MTCH has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MTCH has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 0.55. 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 0.55, 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.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.20, MTCH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.2
Altman-Z 0.55
ROIC/WACC3
WACC6.95%
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

  • MTCH has a Current 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 has a Current ratio of 1.41. This is in the lower half of the industry: MTCH underperforms 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.
  • The Quick ratio of MTCH (1.41) is worse than 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

  • The earnings per share for MTCH have decreased by -4.46% in the last year.
  • MTCH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.22% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, MTCH shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.46% 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)-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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.00% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.97% on average over the next years.
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

  • 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 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

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.64 indicates a correct valuation of MTCH.
  • 74.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTCH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MTCH to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say MTCH is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.93, the valuation of MTCH can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTCH is valued a bit cheaper than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, MTCH is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.64
Fwd PE 10.93
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 cheaply inside the industry as 88.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.68
EV/EBITDA 10.33
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 18.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)6.6
EPS Next 2Y19.14%
EPS Next 3Y18.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MTCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.41%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • 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.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, MTCH pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
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

NASDAQ:MTCH (1/16/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 31.335 0 (0%)

31.335

-0.27 (-0.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-04
Earnings (Next)02-03
Inst Owners108.6%
Inst Owner Change0.55%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change0.46%
Market Cap7.40B
Revenue(TTM)3.47B
Net Income(TTM)562.00M
Analysts71.72
Price Target38.25 (22.07%)
Short Float %5.04%
Short Ratio3.34
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.41%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-06
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)0.14%
PT rev (3m)-3.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.64
Fwd PE 10.93
P/S 2.13
P/FCF 7.68
P/OCF 7.3
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.33
EPS(TTM)2.14
EY6.83%
EPS(NY)2.87
Fwd EY9.15%
FCF(TTM)4.08
FCFY13.02%
OCF(TTM)4.29
OCFY13.69%
SpS14.7
BVpS-0.95
TBVpS-11.71
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)6.6
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.37%
ROE N/A
ROCE 25.71%
ROIC 20.85%
ROICexc 30.02%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 25.64%
PM (TTM) 16.2%
GM 72.26%
FCFM 27.76%
ROA(3y)11.82%
ROA(5y)9.25%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)15.97%
ROIC(5y)17.9%
ROICexc(3y)20.38%
ROICexc(5y)23.47%
ROICexgc(3y)150.04%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.69%
ROCE(5y)22.08%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y76.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y25.08%
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%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.76
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.2
Debt/EBITDA 3.53
Cap/Depr 43.23%
Cap/Sales 1.44%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 100.79%
Profit Quality 171.35%
Current Ratio 1.41
Quick Ratio 1.41
Altman-Z 0.55
F-Score5
WACC6.95%
ROIC/WACC3
Cap/Depr(3y)34.89%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.17%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.89%
Profit Quality(3y)139.69%
Profit Quality(5y)237.4%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.46%
EPS 3Y-1.13%
EPS 5Y2.22%
EPS Q2Q%21.57%
EPS Next Y12.25%
EPS Next 2Y19.14%
EPS Next 3Y18.85%
EPS Next 5Y18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.46%
Revenue growth 3Y5.26%
Revenue growth 5Y11.15%
Sales Q2Q%2.1%
Revenue Next Year0.08%
Revenue Next 2Y1.7%
Revenue Next 3Y3.01%
Revenue Next 5Y4.97%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.68%
EBIT growth 3Y0.09%
EBIT growth 5Y5.54%
EBIT Next Year44.78%
EBIT Next 3Y20.32%
EBIT Next 5Y15.26%
FCF growth 1Y22.64%
FCF growth 3Y1.94%
FCF growth 5Y-0.38%
OCF growth 1Y19.75%
OCF growth 3Y0.74%
OCF growth 5Y-0.1%

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 14.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -33.02.


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

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