MTRX
NEUTRAL
$12.15
Live
Matrix Service Company · NASDAQ
Target $20.0
(+64.6%)
$9.88
52W Range
$16.11
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 15, 2026
Market cap
$341.76M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-13.3%
Profit margin
-2.3%
Debt/Equity
0.14
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
75%
MTRX presents a complex profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, indicating stable but mediocre financial health. While the company maintains a very conservative debt profile (Debt/Equity 0.14) and shows steady revenue growth of 12.5%, it is plagued by a disastrous earnings track record, missing estimates in 4 of the last 4 quarters with massive negative surprises. There is a stark disconnect between the analyst 'Strong Buy' consensus (Target $20) and the bearish insider sentiment and technical trend. The stock appears undervalued on a Price/Sales basis (0.41), but this is offset by persistent negative profitability and liquidity concerns (Current Ratio 0.91).
Key Strengths
Very low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14
Consistent double-digit revenue growth (12.5% YoY)
Attractive Price/Sales valuation (0.41)
Low PEG ratio (0.74) suggesting potential value if earnings normalize
Stable Piotroski F-Score (4/9) preventing a 'weak' health classification
Key Risks
Chronic failure to meet earnings expectations (0/4 beats in last 4 quarters)
Negative profitability across Profit, Operating, and ROE metrics
Liquidity risk indicated by a Current Ratio below 1.0 (0.91)
Bearish insider activity with multiple officer sales and zero buys
Severe negative earnings surprises (Avg -757.94% over last 4 quarters)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$14.25
+17.3% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
36
Weak
65
40
20
55
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Value Trap
Key drivers: Low Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth, Persistent Earnings Misses, Insider Selling
Confidence
80%
Value
65/100
Ref P/E, PEG, P/S
Positives
- P/S of 0.41 is very low
- PEG of 0.74 suggests undervaluation relative to growth
Watchpoints
- P/E is N/A due to lack of profitability
- Price/Book of 2.48 is moderate
Future
40/100
Ref Growth rates and Earnings Track Record
Positives
- 12.5% YoY Revenue growth
Watchpoints
- Extreme volatility in EPS surprises
- Lack of earnings predictability
Past
20/100
Ref Historical earnings trends
Positives
- 3Y price change is positive (+127.1%)
Watchpoints
- Consistent history of missing quarterly estimates over 25 quarters
Health
55/100
Ref Altman Z-Score (N/A), Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Very low Debt/Equity (0.14)
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 (Stable)
Watchpoints
- Current Ratio < 1.0 (0.91)
- Negative ROE (-13.31%)
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
- 0/100 Dividend Strength
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$12.15
Analyst Target
$20.0
Upside/Downside
+64.6%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for MTRX and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-14
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MTRX
Matrix Service Company
Primary
|
-8.5% | +127.1% | +14.0% | -5.7% | +17.4% | +3.5% |
|
FCEL
FuelCell Energy, Inc.
Peer
|
-98.5% | -92.4% | +42.3% | -16.3% | -21.6% | -5.9% |
|
CLIR
ClearSign Technologies Corporation
Peer
|
-88.2% | -42.0% | +18.3% | -35.9% | +13.9% | +41.1% |
|
GASS
StealthGas Inc.
Peer
|
+248.5% | +251.1% | +82.7% | +50.5% | -1.7% | -0.6% |
|
OFLX
Omega Flex, Inc.
Peer
|
-74.7% | -67.0% | +11.9% | +13.0% | +14.4% | -1.4% |
MTR
Matrix Service Company
Primary
5Y
-8.5%
3Y
+127.1%
1Y
+14.0%
6M
-5.7%
1M
+17.4%
1W
+3.5%
FCE
FuelCell Energy, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-98.5%
3Y
-92.4%
1Y
+42.3%
6M
-16.3%
1M
-21.6%
1W
-5.9%
CLI
ClearSign Technologies Corporation
Peer
5Y
-88.2%
3Y
-42.0%
1Y
+18.3%
6M
-35.9%
1M
+13.9%
1W
+41.1%
GAS
StealthGas Inc.
Peer
5Y
+248.5%
3Y
+251.1%
1Y
+82.7%
6M
+50.5%
1M
-1.7%
1W
-0.6%
OFL
Omega Flex, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-74.7%
3Y
-67.0%
1Y
+11.9%
6M
+13.0%
1M
+14.4%
1W
-1.4%
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
N/A
Forward P/E
14.64
PEG Ratio
0.74
P/B Ratio
2.48
P/S Ratio
0.41
EV/Revenue
0.19
EV/EBITDA
-18.46
Market Cap
$341.76M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-2.3%
Operating Margin
-0.94%
Gross Margin
5.76%
ROE
-13.31%
ROA
-1.98%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+12.5%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+12.47%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.14
Low debt
Current Ratio
0.91
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.87
Poor
Cash/Share
$7.07
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
6.2%
Op. Margin
-0.9%
Net Margin
-0.4%
Total Assets
$0.7B
Liabilities
$0.5B
Equity
$0.1B
Debt/Equity
3.73x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
84%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-06
$N/A
2026-02-04
$-0.02
-157.1% surprise
2025-11-05
$-0.01
-150.0% surprise
2025-09-09
$-0.28
-1966.7% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing MTRX against 277 companies in the Industrials sector
(19 bullish, 97 neutral, 161 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-13.31%
This Stock
vs
-20.04%
Sector Avg
-33.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-2.3%
This Stock
vs
12.29%
Sector Avg
-118.7%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.14
This Stock
vs
3.15
Sector Avg
-95.5%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
12.5%
This Stock
vs
111.87%
Sector Avg
-88.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.91
This Stock
vs
3.12
Sector Avg
-70.8%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MTRX
Matrix Service Company
|
NEUTRAL | $341.76M | - | -13.3% | -2.3% | $12.15 | |
|
FCEL
FuelCell Energy, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $345.95M | - | -25.2% | -107.5% | $6.53 | Compare |
|
CLIR
ClearSign Technologies Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $332.72M | - | -47.2% | -105.0% | $6.15 | Compare |
|
GASS
StealthGas Inc.
|
BULLISH | $352.29M | 5.78 | 9.2% | 35.0% | $9.48 | Compare |
|
OFLX
Omega Flex, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $329.78M | 22.53 | 17.4% | 15.1% | $32.67 | Compare |
MTRX
Matrix Service Company
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$342M
P/E
-
ROE
-13.3%
Price
$12.15
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | AUSTIN-DOWNS NANCY E. | Officer | Sale | 4,193 | $47,345 |
| 2025-11-25 | PAYNE SHAWN P | Officer | Sale | 5,231 | $59,743 |
| 2025-11-20 | PAYNE SHAWN P | Officer | Sale | 3,019 | $34,489 |
| 2025-11-11 | PAYNE SHAWN P | Officer | Sale | 8,250 | $103,755 |
| 2025-11-04 | CHANDLER JOHN D | Director | Stock Award | 7,986 | - |
| 2025-11-04 | HINRICHS LIANE K | Director | Stock Award | 7,986 | - |
| 2025-11-04 | CONNER CARLIN G | Director | Stock Award | 7,986 | - |
| 2025-11-04 | MILLER JAMES HARRY | Director | Stock Award | 7,986 | - |
| 2025-11-04 | BUSTAMANTE JOSE LUIS M | Director | Stock Award | 7,986 | - |
| 2025-11-04 | CARNES MARTHA Z | Director | Stock Award | 7,986 | - |
AUSTIN-DOWNS NANCY E.
Officer
2026-02-18
4,193 shares
·
$47,345
PAYNE SHAWN P
Officer
2025-11-25
5,231 shares
·
$59,743
PAYNE SHAWN P
Officer
2025-11-20
3,019 shares
·
$34,489
PAYNE SHAWN P
Officer
2025-11-11
8,250 shares
·
$103,755
CHANDLER JOHN D
Director
2025-11-04
7,986 shares
HINRICHS LIANE K
Director
2025-11-04
7,986 shares
CONNER CARLIN G
Director
2025-11-04
7,986 shares
MILLER JAMES HARRY
Director
2025-11-04
7,986 shares
BUSTAMANTE JOSE LUIS M
Director
2025-11-04
7,986 shares
CARNES MARTHA Z
Director
2025-11-04
7,986 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
STRONG_BUY
2 analysts
DA Davidson
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
DA Davidson
2025-11-11
Buy
Buy
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