Matson MATX
United StatesIndustrials · Marine ShippingUSD
263.75 USD (+18.3%)
4 analysts
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Matson, Inc. is a shipping and logistics company that operates cargo services in the Pacific, connecting Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and China with the U.S.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend9.8
- ✓Strong growth7.8
- ✓Very solid balance sheet7.0
- ✕Little or no dividend3.4
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop4.3
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsHold, given the strong momentum and solid financial health, but monitoring the sustainability of growth in a cyclical environment.
West Coast, in addition to offering logistics and intermodal transportation services. Matson shows exceptional earnings growth of 46.20% and an operating margin of 16.07%, but its low cash conversion (21.81%) and position in a cyclical sector suggest that current earnings may not be sustainable in the long term.
Dependence on Pacific shipping routes and exposure to fuel cost volatility and potential disruptions in the global supply chain.
Context and risks
Matson operates shipping routes in the Pacific, including services to Hawaii, Guam, and China. The escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and attacks in the Gulf of Aden raise freight and insurance risk premiums for global shipping, although its direct exposure to those routes is limited. The main risk is volatility in fuel costs and potential disruption in supply chains affecting cargo volumes.
Is Matson stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 33% below the Industrials median on average.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 15.0 | 25.4 | −41% |
| EV / EBITDA | 10.8 | 14.5 | −26% |
| Price / book | 2.4 | 4.1 | −41% |
| Price / sales | 1.9 | 2.1 | −6% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 6.5 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 263.75 USD, +18.3% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 7.0 (sector 6.4), Growth 7.8 (sector 6.6).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- P/E
- 15.0
- Forward P/E
- 13.3
- EV / EBITDA
- 10.8
- Price / book
- 2.4
- Price / sales
- 1.9
- PEG
- 2.01
- Market cap
- 6.7B USD
- Enterprise value
- 7.3B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- 17.2%
- ROA
- 6.9%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 15.9%
- Gross margin
- 23.0%
- Operating margin
- 16.1%
- Net margin
- 13.4%
- Free cash flow
- 147.1M USD
- FCF yield
- 2.2%
- Cash conversion
- 22%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 716.4M USD
- Net debt
- 597.1M USD
- Cash
- 119.3M USD
- EBITDA
- 674.6M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 0.89
- Debt / equity
- 25.83
- Current ratio
- 0.89
- Quick ratio
- 0.75
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +16.7%
- Earnings growth
- +46.2%
- EPS (TTM)
- 14.87 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 16.71 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.7%
- Payout
- 9.7%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.30
- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy (4)
- Target price
- 263.75 USD
- 52-week range
- 86.97 – 240.87
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Is Matson stock cheap or expensive?
On P/E and EV / EBITDA, it trades 33% below the Industrials median on average. Valuation score: 6.5 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 263.75 USD, +18.3% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Matson get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.0 out of 10, rank 999 of 2,130 (better than 51% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (9.8) and its weakest, Dividend (3.4). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
What is Matson's P/E ratio?
Its P/E is 15.0: the share price equals 15.0 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Industrials median is 25.4. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 13.3.
How much is Matson worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 6.7B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 7.3B USD.
How much debt does Matson have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 597.1M USD. That is 0.89 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does Matson pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 0.68% and it pays out 10% of its earnings.
How has Matson stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 155.6% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 86.97 and 240.87 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Matson?
4 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Strong buy” and their average target is 263.75 USD (+18.3% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.