(MATX) Matson - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US57686G1058
MATX: Ocean Freight, Logistics Services, Container Shipping
Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services, operating across two core segments: Ocean Transportation and Logistics. The company serves a unique set of geographies, including Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Japan, and other island economies in Micronesia. This strategic focus allows Matson to dominate niche markets that are often underserved by larger shipping lines.
In its Ocean Transportation segment, Matson specializes in transporting a wide range of cargo, from dry containers of mixed commodities to refrigerated goods, automobiles, and livestock. The company also operates an expedited service from China to Long Beach, California, and other South Pacific locations, making it a key player in regional trade routes. Additionally, Matson provides critical support services such as stevedoring, refrigerated cargo handling, and terminal operations across its network of ports in Hawaii and Alaska.
The Logistics segment complements Matsons ocean transportation business by offering multimodal transportation solutions. This includes domestic and international rail intermodal services, long-haul and regional trucking, warehousing, and supply chain management. The company serves a diverse customer base, including the U.S. military, retailers, consumer goods manufacturers, and automotive companies, providing end-to-end logistics support tailored to their specific needs.
With a market capitalization of $4.859 billion, Matson operates with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.31 and a forward P/E of 17.61, indicating moderate valuation relative to its earnings expectations. The companys price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.84 and price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 1.46 suggest a balance between asset valuation and revenue generation. These metrics provide investors with a clear view of Matsons financial health and growth potential.
Founded in 1882 and headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii, Matson, Inc. has a long history of reliability and innovation in the maritime and logistics industries. Its strategic focus on underserved markets, combined with a diversified service offering, positions the company as a stable investment opportunity in the transportation sector.
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MATX Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 4,344m |
Sector | Industrials |
Industry | Marine Shipping |
GiC Sub-Industry | Marine Transportation |
IPO / Inception | 1973-05-03 |
MATX Stock Ratings
Growth 5y | 83.7% |
Fundamental | 63.8% |
Dividend | 63.9% |
Rel. Strength | 25.2 |
Analysts | 4.33/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 142.57 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 346.49 USD |
MATX Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 1.03% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 4.91% |
Annual Growth 5y | 7.96% |
Payout Consistency | 94.5% |
MATX Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -45.7% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 74.2% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 84.4% |
CAGR 5y | 36.26% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.68 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.09 |
Alpha | 7.57 |
Beta | 1.049 |
Volatility | 33.49% |
Current Volume | 459.5k |
Average Volume 20d | 319.1k |
As of April 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 128.17 with a total of 459,521 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.14%, over one month by -11.04%, over three months by -4.71% and over the past year by +16.27%.
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Matson (NYSE:MATX) is currently (April 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 63.84 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of MATX as of April 2025 is 142.57. This means that MATX is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +11.24% (Margin of Safety).
Matson has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.33. Therefor, it is recommend to buy MATX.
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, MATX Matson will be worth about 158.2 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 128.17. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +23.46%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 167.5 | 30.7% |
Analysts Target Price | 150.5 | 17.4% |
ValueRay Target Price | 158.2 | 23.5% |