MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:MTCH • US57667L1070

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This MTCH fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. MTCH Profitability Analysis

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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • MTCH's Return On Assets of 13.75% is amongst the best of the industry. MTCH outperforms 84.06% of its industry peers.
  • MTCH has a Return On Invested Capital of 22.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MTCH outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
  • MTCH had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 19.42%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.10%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (19.42%) for MTCH is below the current ROIC(22.16%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.75%
ROE N/A
ROIC 22.16%
ROA(3y)13.52%
ROA(5y)10.94%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.42%
ROIC(5y)17.44%
MTCH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMTCH Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -1K -2K -3K

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of MTCH (17.59%) is better than 84.06% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTCH has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.34%, MTCH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MTCH's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • MTCH has a better Gross Margin (72.80%) than 68.12% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MTCH has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.34%
PM (TTM) 17.59%
GM 72.8%
OM growth 3Y19.33%
OM growth 5Y-2.64%
PM growth 3Y15.73%
PM growth 5Y20.98%
GM growth 3Y1.37%
GM growth 5Y-0.19%
MTCH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMTCH Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. MTCH Health Analysis

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.
  • MTCH has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.66, we must say that MTCH is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.66, MTCH is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MTCH has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.88. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as MTCH would need 3.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.88, MTCH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.88
Altman-Z 0.66
ROIC/WACC3.29
WACC6.74%
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 2025 0 1B -1B 2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

  • MTCH has a Current Ratio of 1.42. 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 1.42. This is in the lower half of the industry: MTCH underperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that MTCH should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MTCH's Quick ratio of 1.42 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MTCH is outperformed by 60.87% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 1.42
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 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. MTCH Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.82% over the past year.
  • MTCH shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.54% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.22% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, MTCH shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.84% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.82%
EPS 3Y5.27%
EPS 5Y3.54%
EPS Q2Q%40.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.22%
Revenue growth 3Y3.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.84%
Sales Q2Q%2.07%

3.2 Future

  • MTCH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.18% yearly.
  • MTCH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.44%
EPS Next 2Y14.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%
EPS Next 5Y15.18%
Revenue Next Year0.42%
Revenue Next 2Y2.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%

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 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 1B 2B 3B 4B
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. MTCH Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.21, the valuation of MTCH can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MTCH is valued a bit cheaper than 71.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MTCH to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say MTCH is valued slightly cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.54 indicates a reasonable valuation of MTCH.
  • MTCH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MTCH is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MTCH is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.21
Fwd PE 11.54
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 73.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • MTCH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MTCH is cheaper than 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.15
EV/EBITDA 9.68
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of MTCH may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • MTCH's earnings are expected to grow with 15.61% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)3.73
EPS Next 2Y14.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%

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5. MTCH Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MTCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.50%.
  • MTCH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.70. MTCH pays more dividend than 92.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, MTCH pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.5%

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

  • MTCH pays out 30.36% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.36%
EPS Next 2Y14.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%
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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
MTCH Dividend Payout.MTCH Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MTCH Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MTCH Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MATCH GROUP INC

NASDAQ:MTCH (4/2/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 31.17 -0.27 (-0.86%)

31.44

+0.3 (+0.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners109.99%
Inst Owner Change-0.78%
Ins Owners0.16%
Ins Owner Change1.29%
Market Cap7.31B
Revenue(TTM)3.49B
Net Income(TTM)613.45M
Analysts71.11
Price Target37.58 (19.53%)
Short Float %5.6%
Short Ratio2.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.5%
Yearly Dividend0.77
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP30.36%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-07
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.93%
Max EPS beat(2)16.91%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)6.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.93%
Max EPS beat(4)16.91%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.23%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.36%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)7.16%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.21%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.04%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.56%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.52%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.55%
PT rev (1m)-2.36%
PT rev (3m)-1.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.21
Fwd PE 11.54
P/S 2.1
P/FCF 7.15
P/OCF 6.77
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.68
EPS(TTM)2.38
EY7.57%
EPS(NY)2.72
Fwd EY8.66%
FCF(TTM)4.4
FCFY13.99%
OCF(TTM)4.64
OCFY14.77%
SpS14.99
BVpS-1.09
TBVpS-11.97
PEG (NY)0.91
PEG (5Y)3.73
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.75%
ROE N/A
ROCE 27.6%
ROIC 22.16%
ROICexc 31.59%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 27.34%
PM (TTM) 17.59%
GM 72.8%
FCFM 29.35%
ROA(3y)13.52%
ROA(5y)10.94%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)19.42%
ROIC(5y)17.44%
ROICexc(3y)26.22%
ROICexc(5y)22.9%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)24.19%
ROCE(5y)21.73%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y32.67%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.99%
OM growth 3Y19.33%
OM growth 5Y-2.64%
PM growth 3Y15.73%
PM growth 5Y20.98%
GM growth 3Y1.37%
GM growth 5Y-0.19%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 3.88
Debt/EBITDA 3.35
Cap/Depr 53.72%
Cap/Sales 1.63%
Interest Coverage 7.69
Cash Conversion 102.01%
Profit Quality 166.86%
Current Ratio 1.42
Quick Ratio 1.42
Altman-Z 0.66
F-Score8
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC3.29
Cap/Depr(3y)48.85%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.86%
Profit Quality(3y)151.39%
Profit Quality(5y)177.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.82%
EPS 3Y5.27%
EPS 5Y3.54%
EPS Q2Q%40.68%
EPS Next Y14.44%
EPS Next 2Y14.6%
EPS Next 3Y15.61%
EPS Next 5Y15.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.22%
Revenue growth 3Y3.03%
Revenue growth 5Y7.84%
Sales Q2Q%2.07%
Revenue Next Year0.42%
Revenue Next 2Y2.15%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%
EBIT growth 1Y11.69%
EBIT growth 3Y22.94%
EBIT growth 5Y4.99%
EBIT Next Year47.38%
EBIT Next 3Y19.68%
EBIT Next 5Y14.04%
FCF growth 1Y16.04%
FCF growth 3Y29.02%
FCF growth 5Y6.14%
OCF growth 1Y15.83%
OCF growth 3Y27.14%
OCF growth 5Y6.14%

MATCH GROUP INC / MTCH Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MATCH GROUP INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to MTCH.


What is the valuation status for MTCH stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MATCH GROUP INC?

MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for MATCH GROUP INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) is expected to grow by 14.44% in the next year.


Is the dividend of MATCH GROUP INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.36%.