MATW
BEARISH
$27.07
Live
Matthews International Corporation · NASDAQ
Target $38.0
(+40.4%)
$18.61
52W Range
$29.11
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 14, 2026
Market cap
$842.58M
P/E
38.13
ROE
4.7%
Profit margin
1.6%
Debt/Equity
1.08
Dividend yield
3.77%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
MATW exhibits severe fundamental deterioration, highlighted by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 and a current price ($27.07) that significantly exceeds both its Graham Number ($16.70) and Intrinsic Value ($4.97). The company is facing a crisis in growth with revenue declining by 29.10% YoY and operating margins turning negative (-4.53%). Furthermore, the dividend is unsustainable with a payout ratio of 141.55%, indicating a high risk of a dividend cut. Despite bullish analyst targets, the deterministic data suggests a value trap scenario.
Key Strengths
Strong short-term price momentum (1Y Change +34%)
Reasonable Current Ratio (1.51) providing some short-term liquidity
Gross margins remain healthy at 35.28%
Positive analyst sentiment with a 'Strong Buy' consensus
Low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.61) relative to historical norms
Key Risks
Severe financial health decay (Piotroski F-Score 2/9)
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (141.55%)
Significant revenue contraction (-29.10% YoY)
Negative operating margins (-4.53%)
Extreme overvaluation relative to intrinsic value ($4.97)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$11.5
-57.5% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
23
Weak
30
15
40
20
10
AI Verdict
High Risk / Value Trap
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score 2/9, Revenue collapse, Dividend insolvency, Price/Intrinsic Value gap
Confidence
90%
Value
30/100
Ref P/E 38.13, Graham Number $16.7, Intrinsic Value $4.97
Positives
- Low P/S ratio
Watchpoints
- P/E of 38.13 is high for a shrinking industrial
- Price is 62% above Graham Number
- Price is 440% above Intrinsic Value
Future
15/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Forward P/E is lower than trailing P/E
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth -29.10% YoY
- Q/Q Revenue growth -29.14%
- EPS growth -72.7% YoY
Past
40/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Recent 6-month price recovery
Watchpoints
- 5-Year change is -24.3%
- Recent earnings surprises are deeply negative (-522.2% in Feb 2026)
Health
20/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score 2/9
Positives
- Current ratio > 1.0
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score 2/9 indicates weak financial health
- Operating margin is negative
Dividend
10/100
Ref Yield 3.77%, Payout 141.55%
Positives
- Yield of 3.77% is attractive on surface
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 141.55% is fundamentally unsustainable
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$27.07
Analyst Target
$38.0
Upside/Downside
+40.4%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for MATW and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-13
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MATW
Matthews International Corporation
Primary
|
-24.3% | -19.0% | +34.0% | +25.1% | +10.6% | +5.7% |
|
HTLD
Heartland Express, Inc.
Peer
|
-41.2% | -28.9% | +28.7% | +39.1% | +13.3% | +3.5% |
|
EH
EHang Holdings Limited
Peer
|
-67.8% | +9.7% | -28.4% | -40.9% | -6.1% | +9.2% |
|
KRNT
Kornit Digital Ltd.
Peer
|
-84.6% | -13.4% | -11.4% | +17.3% | +10.1% | +7.5% |
|
BBSI
Barrett Business Services, Inc.
Peer
|
+137.1% | +61.7% | -13.4% | -17.5% | +3.9% | -3.8% |
MAT
Matthews International Corporation
Primary
5Y
-24.3%
3Y
-19.0%
1Y
+34.0%
6M
+25.1%
1M
+10.6%
1W
+5.7%
HTL
Heartland Express, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-41.2%
3Y
-28.9%
1Y
+28.7%
6M
+39.1%
1M
+13.3%
1W
+3.5%
EH
EHang Holdings Limited
Peer
5Y
-67.8%
3Y
+9.7%
1Y
-28.4%
6M
-40.9%
1M
-6.1%
1W
+9.2%
KRN
Kornit Digital Ltd.
Peer
5Y
-84.6%
3Y
-13.4%
1Y
-11.4%
6M
+17.3%
1M
+10.1%
1W
+7.5%
BBS
Barrett Business Services, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+137.1%
3Y
+61.7%
1Y
-13.4%
6M
-17.5%
1M
+3.9%
1W
-3.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
38.13
Forward P/E
22.56
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
1.55
P/S Ratio
0.61
EV/Revenue
1.01
EV/EBITDA
16.69
Market Cap
$842.58M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
1.64%
Operating Margin
-4.53%
Gross Margin
35.28%
ROE
4.73%
ROA
0.82%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-29.1%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-29.14%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.08
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.51
Good
Quick Ratio
0.8
Poor
Cash/Share
$1.01
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.3B
Gross Margin
35.0%
Op. Margin
-5.5%
Net Margin
15.3%
Total Assets
$1.6B
Liabilities
$1.0B
Equity
$0.5B
Debt/Equity
1.86x
Operating CF
$-0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.1B
FCF Yield
110%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-30
$N/A
2026-02-03
$-0.19
-522.2% surprise
2025-11-20
$0.5
+150.0% surprise
2025-08-05
$0.28
+30.2% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing MATW against 240 companies in the Industrials sector
(19 bullish, 87 neutral, 134 bearish)
P/E Ratio
38.13
This Stock
vs
83.58
Sector Avg
-54.4%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
4.73%
This Stock
vs
-11.14%
Sector Avg
-142.5%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
1.64%
This Stock
vs
16.29%
Sector Avg
-89.9%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.08
This Stock
vs
3.38
Sector Avg
-68.0%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
-29.1%
This Stock
vs
28.16%
Sector Avg
-203.3%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.51
This Stock
vs
3.22
Sector Avg
-53.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MATW
Matthews International Corporation
|
BEARISH | $842.58M | 38.13 | 4.7% | 1.6% | $27.07 | |
|
HTLD
Heartland Express, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $852.78M | - | -6.6% | -6.5% | $11.01 | Compare |
|
EH
EHang Holdings Limited
|
NEUTRAL | $794.71M | - | -22.3% | -45.2% | $11.04 | Compare |
|
KRNT
Kornit Digital Ltd.
|
NEUTRAL | $735.89M | - | -1.9% | -6.5% | $15.88 | Compare |
|
BBSI
Barrett Business Services, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $964.13M | 18.04 | 24.1% | 4.5% | $37.53 | Compare |
MATW
Matthews...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$843M
P/E
38.1
ROE
4.7%
Price
$27.07
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | SCHAWK DAVID A | Director | Gift | 4,668 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | ETZKORN LILLIAN | Director | Stock Award | 4,668 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | WLODARCZYK FRANCIS | Director | Stock Award | 3,989 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | RICHARDS ALETA W. | Director | Stock Award | 4,668 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | SCHAWK DAVID A | Director | Stock Award | 4,668 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | O BRIEN MORGAN KEVIN | Director | Stock Award | 4,668 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | DIETZE-COURAGE KATHERINE ELIZABETH | Director | Stock Award | 4,668 | - |
| 2026-03-06 | DUNLAP TERRY L | Director | Stock Award | 4,668 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | WALTERS BRIAN D | General Counsel | Stock Award | 12,000 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | GACKENBACH STEVEN D | Officer | Stock Award | 13,800 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | BRKOVICH DAVOR | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award | 3,600 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | AWENOWICZ RONALD C | Officer | Stock Award | 3,600 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | LANE LEE | Officer | Stock Award | 9,240 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | NICOLA STEVEN FRANCIS | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 22,800 | - |
| 2025-11-20 | BARTOLACCI JOSEPH C | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 90,000 | - |
SCHAWK DAVID A
Director
2026-03-19
4,668 shares
ETZKORN LILLIAN
Director
2026-03-06
4,668 shares
WLODARCZYK FRANCIS
Director
2026-03-06
3,989 shares
RICHARDS ALETA W.
Director
2026-03-06
4,668 shares
SCHAWK DAVID A
Director
2026-03-06
4,668 shares
O BRIEN MORGAN KEVIN
Director
2026-03-06
4,668 shares
DIETZE-COURAGE KATHERINE ELIZABETH
Director
2026-03-06
4,668 shares
DUNLAP TERRY L
Director
2026-03-06
4,668 shares
WALTERS BRIAN D
General Counsel
2025-11-20
12,000 shares
GACKENBACH STEVEN D
Officer
2025-11-20
13,800 shares
BRKOVICH DAVOR
Chief Technology Officer
2025-11-20
3,600 shares
AWENOWICZ RONALD C
Officer
2025-11-20
3,600 shares
LANE LEE
Officer
2025-11-20
9,240 shares
NICOLA STEVEN FRANCIS
Chief Financial Officer
2025-11-20
22,800 shares
BARTOLACCI JOSEPH C
Chief Executive Officer
2025-11-20
90,000 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
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