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MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

34.07 USD
-0.06 (-0.18%)
Last: 12/9/2025, 10:05:09 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MTCH gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MTCH against 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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.
Each year in the past 5 years MTCH has been profitable.
MTCH had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 12.37%, MTCH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
MTCH has a Return On Invested Capital of 20.84%. This is amongst the best in 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 in line with the industry average of 14.04%.
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.
MTCH has a better Operating Margin (25.63%) than 90.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTCH has declined.
MTCH has a Gross Margin of 72.26%. This is in the better half of the industry: MTCH outperforms 65.71% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for MTCH has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
MTCH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MTCH has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.64, we must say that MTCH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.64, MTCH perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.86% 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 0.64
ROIC/WACC2.09
WACC9.96%
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

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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.41, MTCH is not doing good in the industry: 65.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.41, MTCH is doing worse than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.46% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 11.15% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 Y11.96%
EPS Next 2Y18.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.59%
EPS Next 5Y18%
Revenue Next Year0.08%
Revenue Next 2Y1.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3.05%
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.
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

MTCH is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.92.
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 26.34. MTCH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.10, the valuation of MTCH can be described as correct.
74.29% 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 23.56. MTCH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.92
Fwd PE 12.1
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

71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTCH, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
82.86% 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 8.36
EV/EBITDA 10.98
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 17.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)7.17
EPS Next 2Y18.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.24%, MTCH has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.04, MTCH pays a better dividend. On top of this MTCH pays more dividend than 94.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, MTCH has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.24%

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 2Y18.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.59%
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 (12/9/2025, 10:05:09 AM)

34.07

-0.06 (-0.18%)

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 Owners108.48%
Inst Owner Change-1.61%
Ins Owners0.3%
Ins Owner Change1.33%
Market Cap8.04B
Revenue(TTM)3.47B
Net Income(TTM)562.09M
Analysts71.72
Price Target38.19 (12.09%)
Short Float %4.34%
Short Ratio2.59
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.24%
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)-3.74%
PT rev (3m)-3.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.84%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.92
Fwd PE 12.1
P/S 2.32
P/FCF 8.36
P/OCF 7.95
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.98
EPS(TTM)2.14
EY6.28%
EPS(NY)2.82
Fwd EY8.26%
FCF(TTM)4.08
FCFY11.97%
OCF(TTM)4.29
OCFY12.59%
SpS14.7
BVpS-0.95
TBVpS-11.72
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)7.17
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 0.64
F-Score5
WACC9.96%
ROIC/WACC2.09
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 Y11.96%
EPS Next 2Y18.05%
EPS Next 3Y17.59%
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 2Y1.76%
Revenue Next 3Y3.05%
Revenue Next 5Y4.97%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.67%
EBIT growth 3Y0.09%
EBIT growth 5Y5.54%
EBIT Next Year44.67%
EBIT Next 3Y20.4%
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%

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


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