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MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

31.72 USD
-0.36 (-1.12%)
Last: 1/27/2026, 8:00:02 PM
31.73 USD
+0.01 (+0.03%)
After Hours: 1/27/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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 has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MTCH may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


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.
  • 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

  • MTCH's Return On Assets of 12.37% is amongst the best of the industry. MTCH outperforms 84.29% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 20.85%, 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 15.97%. This 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

  • The Profit Margin of MTCH (16.20%) is better than 81.43% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTCH has declined.
  • MTCH's Operating Margin of 25.64% is amongst the best of the industry. MTCH outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • MTCH's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of MTCH (72.26%) is better than 67.14% 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 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
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MTCH has less shares outstanding
  • 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 0.57. This is a bad value and indicates that MTCH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • MTCH has a worse Altman-Z score (0.57) than 60.00% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • 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 0.57
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 worse Current ratio (1.41) 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.
  • MTCH has a worse Quick ratio (1.41) 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

  • MTCH shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.46%.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • MTCH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.00% yearly.
  • 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 Year0.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.68%
Revenue Next 3Y2.99%
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

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.82, the valuation of MTCH can be described as correct.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MTCH is valued a bit cheaper than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MTCH's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.82.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.06, the valuation of MTCH can be described as very reasonable.
  • MTCH's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MTCH is cheaper than 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.95. MTCH is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.82
Fwd PE 11.06
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.
  • MTCH's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MTCH is cheaper than 87.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.78
EV/EBITDA 10.42
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

  • MTCH's 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)1.21
PEG (5Y)6.68
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.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.77, MTCH pays a better dividend. On top of this MTCH pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • MTCH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.41%

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 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 14.82 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -33.43.


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

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