MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:MTCH • US57667L1070

31.15 USD
+0.13 (+0.42%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
31.15 USD
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After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:07:33 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MTCH. MTCH was compared to 69 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

  • In the past year MTCH was profitable.
  • In the past year MTCH had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MTCH has 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

  • MTCH's Return On Assets of 12.37% is amongst the best of the industry. MTCH outperforms 84.06% of its industry peers.
  • MTCH's Return On Invested Capital of 20.85% is amongst the best of the industry. MTCH outperforms 88.41% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MTCH is above the industry average of 13.53%.
  • 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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.20%, MTCH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.16% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTCH has declined.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 25.64%, MTCH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 68.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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
  • 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 62.32% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.20, 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 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.
  • The Current ratio of MTCH (1.41) is worse than 63.77% 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.
  • MTCH has a Quick ratio of 1.41. This is in the lower half of the industry: MTCH underperforms 63.77% 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%.
  • 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.
  • MTCH shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -0.46%.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • MTCH is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.97% yearly.
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

  • MTCH is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.56.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MTCH is valued a bit cheaper than 73.91% 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 28.32.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.86, the valuation of MTCH can be described as reasonable.
  • 76.81% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MTCH, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • MTCH is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.56
Fwd PE 10.86
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 71.01% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MTCH is valued cheaper than 85.51% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.64
EV/EBITDA 10.29
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.
  • 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)6.56
EPS Next 2Y19.14%
EPS Next 3Y18.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MTCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.45%.
  • MTCH's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.53. MTCH pays more dividend than 92.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MTCH's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.45%

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 14.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -32.83.


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

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