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MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

31.23 USD
-0.13 (-0.41%)
Last: 1/29/2026, 12:27:04 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. 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.
  • 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • MTCH's Return On Assets of 12.37% is amongst the best of the industry. MTCH outperforms 84.29% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 20.85%, MTCH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MTCH is above the industry average of 13.70%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (20.85%) for MTCH is above the 3 year average (15.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.20%, MTCH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MTCH's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.64%, MTCH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% 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 72.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: MTCH outperforms 67.14% of its industry peers.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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 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 0.56. 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 0.56, MTCH is doing worse than 61.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MTCH is 4.20, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MTCH, 4.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • MTCH has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.20) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.2
Altman-Z 0.56
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.
  • The Current ratio of MTCH (1.41) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.41 indicates that MTCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.41, MTCH is not doing good in the industry: 64.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.22% on average over the past years.
  • MTCH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.46%.
  • 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 18.00% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, MTCH will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y12.25%
EPS Next 2Y19.14%
EPS Next 3Y18.85%
EPS Next 5Y18%
Revenue Next Year0.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
Revenue Next 5Y4.97%

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.
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

  • MTCH is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.59.
  • 74.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTCH, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.60. MTCH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.89 indicates a reasonable valuation of MTCH.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MTCH is valued a bit cheaper than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MTCH to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say MTCH is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.59
Fwd PE 10.89
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MTCH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 87.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTCH, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.66
EV/EBITDA 10.34
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.
  • MTCH has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as MTCH's earnings are expected to grow with 18.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)6.57
EPS Next 2Y19.14%
EPS Next 3Y18.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.41%, 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 0.77. MTCH pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, 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 / 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 14.59 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -32.91.


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

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