- ISIN
- US5771281012
- CUSIP
- 577128101
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Conglomerates
- IPO Date
- Jul 20, 1994
Highlights
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.41
- PE Ratio
- 63.04
- PEG Ratio
- 0.20
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $1.21B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $432.86M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $201.65M
- Year Range
- $21.19 - $30.93
- ROA (TTM)
- 0.63%
- ROE (TTM)
- 1.90%
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Performance
MATW Performance Chart
Matthews International Corporation (MATW) is up 1.9% since the beginning of the year. At $26 per share, MATW is trading 15.6% below its 52-week high of $31. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MATW shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $861.
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Returns By Period
Matthews International Corporation (MATW) has returned 1.87% so far this year and 29.23% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MATW has returned -4.38% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Matthews International Corporation
- 1D
- -0.91%
- 1M
- -2.39%
- YTD
- 1.87%
- 6M
- 2.30%
- 1Y
- 29.23%
- 3Y*
- -9.69%
- 5Y*
- -2.96%
- 10Y*
- -4.38%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
MATW Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 10, 1994, MATW's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +29.5%, while the worst month was Feb 2020 at -20.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, MATW closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 22, 2024 with a return of +21.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -20.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.65% | 1.49% | -2.31% | 10.53% | -6.16% | -1.58% | 1.87% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.12% | -10.12% | -10.75% | -8.05% | 6.19% | 11.47% | -1.76% | 5.72% | -1.18% | -3.54% | 4.78% | 7.56% | -1.50% |
| 2024 | -10.23% | -10.65% | 7.39% | -13.19% | 5.94% | -11.58% | 15.57% | -11.71% | -8.41% | 0.39% | 29.50% | -7.46% | -21.25% |
| 2023 | 21.68% | 3.65% | -5.50% | 5.02% | 2.30% | 10.70% | 7.70% | -7.64% | -7.75% | -8.92% | -2.97% | 7.32% | 23.36% |
| 2022 | -4.23% | -4.92% | -2.47% | -7.88% | 9.35% | -11.40% | -2.51% | -9.75% | -10.40% | 19.95% | 18.65% | -3.85% | -14.50% |
| 2021 | 3.84% | 17.69% | 10.78% | 4.63% | -5.10% | -7.96% | -3.78% | 7.70% | -6.32% | -0.92% | 1.46% | 5.77% | 27.72% |
Benchmark Metrics
Matthews International Corporation has an annualized alpha of 4.66%, beta of 0.83, and R2 of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 10, 1994.
- This stock participated in 66.04% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 64.18% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.66%
- Beta
- 0.83
- R²
- 0.20
- Upside Capture
- 64.18%
- Downside Capture
- 66.04%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MATW ranks 69 for risk / return — better than 69% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Matthews International Corporation (MATW) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MATW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.16 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.37 | -0.20 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.85 | 2.78 | -0.93 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.26 | 12.44 | -8.18 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Matthews International Corporation provided a 3.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.02 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.02 | $1.01 | $1.21 | $0.93 | $0.89 | $0.87 | $0.85 | $0.81 | $0.77 | $0.70 | $0.62 | $0.54 |
Dividend yield | 3.89% | 3.85% | 4.37% | 2.54% | 2.92% | 2.36% | 2.87% | 2.12% | 1.90% | 1.33% | 0.81% | 1.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Matthews International Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.51 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $1.01 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $1.21 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.93 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.89 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.87 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Matthews International Corporation has a dividend yield of 3.89%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Matthews International Corporation has a payout ratio of 259.33%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Matthews International Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Matthews International Corporation was 75.27%, occurring on Jun 25, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Matthews International Corporation drawdown is 55.94%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 bear market2020 | -75.27%Jun 2020 | 3y 5mo | — | 9y 5moJan 2017 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -50.17%Apr 2009 | 6mo 28d | 5y 11mo | 6y 6moSep 2008 - Mar 2015 |
2000 bear market2000 | -37.25%Feb 2000 | 6mo 28d | 1y 22d | 1y 7moJul 1999 - Mar 2001 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -25.22%Jul 2002 | 3mo 2d | 1y 2mo | 1y 5moApr 2002 - Oct 2003 |
2006 bear market2006 | -22.93%Jul 2006 | 1y 9d | 3mo 29d | 1y 4moJul 2005 - Nov 2006 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MATW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -75.27% | -56.78% | -18.49% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -15.87% | -9.10% | -6.77% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -58.68% | -18.90% | -39.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -58.68% | -25.43% | -33.25% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -75.27% | -33.92% | -41.35% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -55.94% | -1.80% | -54.14% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -24.75% | -10.71% | -14.04% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.88% | 2.03% | +4.85% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Matthews International Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Matthews International Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Conglomerates industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MATW, comparing it with other companies in the Conglomerates industry. Currently, MATW has a P/E ratio of 63.0. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MATW compared to other companies in the Conglomerates industry. MATW currently has a PEG ratio of 0.2. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MATW relative to other companies in the Conglomerates industry. Currently, MATW has a P/S ratio of 0.5. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
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