MATCH GROUP INC (MTCH)

US57667L1070 - Common Stock

33.76  +2.12 (+6.7%)

After market: 33.81 +0.05 (+0.15%)

Fundamental Rating

6

MTCH gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 73 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.



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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.
In the past 5 years MTCH has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years MTCH always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

MTCH's Return On Assets of 14.07% is amongst the best of the industry. MTCH outperforms 93.06% of its industry peers.
MTCH has a Return On Invested Capital of 20.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MTCH outperforms 93.06% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MTCH is significantly above the industry average of 10.97%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (20.66%) for MTCH is above the 3 year average (17.72%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.07%
ROE N/A
ROIC 20.66%
ROA(3y)9.53%
ROA(5y)7.87%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.72%
ROIC(5y)17.52%

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 17.86%, MTCH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MTCH has declined.
MTCH has a Operating Margin of 25.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MTCH outperforms 93.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MTCH has declined.
MTCH has a Gross Margin (72.37%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MTCH's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.69%
PM (TTM) 17.86%
GM 72.37%
OM growth 3Y-4.59%
OM growth 5Y-3.02%
PM growth 3Y41.83%
PM growth 5Y-11.78%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y-1.23%

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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.
MTCH has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MTCH has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MTCH has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

MTCH has an Altman-Z score of 0.67. This is a bad value and indicates that MTCH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
MTCH's Altman-Z score of 0.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MTCH is outperformed by 63.89% of its industry peers.
MTCH has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.30. This is a neutral value as MTCH would need 4.30 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MTCH's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.30 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MTCH outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.3
Altman-Z 0.67
ROIC/WACC2.68
WACC7.72%

2.3 Liquidity

MTCH has a Current Ratio of 2.49. This indicates that MTCH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MTCH has a Current ratio (2.49) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.49 indicates that MTCH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MTCH (2.49) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.49
Quick Ratio 2.49

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.55% over the past year.
MTCH shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.88% yearly.
MTCH shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.12%.
MTCH shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.23% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.55%
EPS 3Y4.46%
EPS 5Y8.88%
EPS Q2Q%-10.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.12%
Revenue growth 3Y12.05%
Revenue growth 5Y14.23%
Sales Q2Q%1.57%

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 12.29% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.30% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-12.36%
EPS Next 2Y0.09%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%
EPS Next 5Y12.29%
Revenue Next Year3.68%
Revenue Next 2Y2.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.56%
Revenue Next 5Y5.3%

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.07, MTCH is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MTCH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTCH is cheaper than 79.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.73, MTCH is valued a bit cheaper.
MTCH is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.78.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MTCH indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MTCH is cheaper than 76.39% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.83. MTCH is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.07
Fwd PE 14.78

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MTCH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MTCH indicates a rather cheap valuation: MTCH is cheaper than 90.28% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.49
EV/EBITDA 10.82

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of MTCH may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.7
EPS Next 2Y0.09%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MTCH has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.40%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.89, MTCH pays a better dividend. On top of this MTCH pays more dividend than 95.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, MTCH has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.4%

5.2 History

MTCH is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0

5.3 Sustainability

DP0%
EPS Next 2Y0.09%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%

MATCH GROUP INC

NASDAQ:MTCH (12/20/2024, 8:25:56 PM)

After market: 33.81 +0.05 (+0.15%)

33.76

+2.12 (+6.7%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-06 2024-11-06/amc
Earnings (Next)01-28 2025-01-28/amc
Inst Owners110.41%
Inst Owner Change-1.25%
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner Change0.03%
Market Cap8.48B
Analysts75.76
Price Target39.06 (15.7%)
Short Float %7.89%
Short Ratio4.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.4%
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date01-06 2025-01-06 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.48%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.15%
Max EPS beat(2)4.1%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)17.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.15%
Max EPS beat(4)61.57%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.46%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.24%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)6.27%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.55%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.08%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.08%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.62%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.74%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.47%
PT rev (1m)-9.58%
PT rev (3m)-9.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.92%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.84%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.07
Fwd PE 14.78
P/S 2.43
P/FCF 9.49
P/OCF 8.88
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 10.82
EPS(TTM)2.24
EY6.64%
EPS(NY)2.28
Fwd EY6.77%
FCF(TTM)3.56
FCFY10.54%
OCF(TTM)3.8
OCFY11.26%
SpS13.88
BVpS-0.35
TBVpS-10.55
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.07%
ROE N/A
ROCE 22.98%
ROIC 20.66%
ROICexc 26.52%
ROICexgc 169.9%
OM 25.69%
PM (TTM) 17.86%
GM 72.37%
FCFM 25.64%
ROA(3y)9.53%
ROA(5y)7.87%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)17.72%
ROIC(5y)17.52%
ROICexc(3y)22.23%
ROICexc(5y)22.5%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.71%
ROCE(5y)19.49%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.62%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-36.5%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.1%
OM growth 3Y-4.59%
OM growth 5Y-3.02%
PM growth 3Y41.83%
PM growth 5Y-11.78%
GM growth 3Y-0.84%
GM growth 5Y-1.23%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.79
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 4.3
Debt/EBITDA 3.63
Cap/Depr 36.94%
Cap/Sales 1.73%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 90.1%
Profit Quality 143.53%
Current Ratio 2.49
Quick Ratio 2.49
Altman-Z 0.67
F-Score9
WACC7.72%
ROIC/WACC2.68
Cap/Depr(3y)62.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.98%
Profit Quality(3y)186.26%
Profit Quality(5y)245%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.55%
EPS 3Y4.46%
EPS 5Y8.88%
EPS Q2Q%-10.53%
EPS Next Y-12.36%
EPS Next 2Y0.09%
EPS Next 3Y6.17%
EPS Next 5Y12.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.12%
Revenue growth 3Y12.05%
Revenue growth 5Y14.23%
Sales Q2Q%1.57%
Revenue Next Year3.68%
Revenue Next 2Y2.71%
Revenue Next 3Y3.56%
Revenue Next 5Y5.3%
EBIT growth 1Y17.3%
EBIT growth 3Y6.91%
EBIT growth 5Y10.78%
EBIT Next Year44.29%
EBIT Next 3Y18.04%
EBIT Next 5Y13.34%
FCF growth 1Y85.99%
FCF growth 3Y2.96%
FCF growth 5Y-2.82%
OCF growth 1Y74.71%
OCF growth 3Y3.79%
OCF growth 5Y-1.92%