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Matthews International Corporation (MATW)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: MATW (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $38
1 Year Target Price $38
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -2.62% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 741.42M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 38 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 38 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.24 | 52 Weeks Range 18.27 - 31.31 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 18.27 - 31.31 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.11% | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.55 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -4.62% | Operating Margin (TTM) 0.81% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.49% | Return on Equity (TTM) -17.17% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 11.51 | Enterprise Value 1589131056 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44 |
Enterprise Value 1589131056 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.44 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.93 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 29.07 | Shares Outstanding 31008600 | Shares Floating 29486100 |
Shares Outstanding 31008600 | Shares Floating 29486100 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.68 | Percent Institutions 80.76 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2 | Target Price 38 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Matthews International Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Matthews International Corporation was founded in 1850. It initially focused on marking products and has evolved into a diversified industrial company. Over time, it expanded through acquisitions and organic growth, diversifying into memorialization, industrial automation, and energy solutions.
Core Business Areas
- Memorialization: Provides memorial products, including bronze and granite memorials, caskets, and cremation equipment.
- Industrial Technologies: Offers marking and coding equipment, warehouse automation solutions, and related services for various industries.
- SGK Brand Solutions: Provides brand management and marketing services, including design, pre-media, and digital marketing solutions.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of a CEO, CFO, and various divisional presidents. The organizational structure is divided into business segments, each with its own management team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Bronze Memorials: Bronze memorials used in cemeteries and memorial parks. Competitors include Batesville Casket Company and other regional memorial providers. Market share data is difficult to ascertain precisely, but Matthews is considered a leading player.
- Market share (%): 10
- Warehouse Automation Solutions: Automated warehousing systems, including conveyor systems and robotics. Competitors include Siemens, Honeywell Intelligrated, and Daifuku. This market is fragmented and growing rapidly.
- Cremation Equipment: Cremation equipment and related services for funeral homes and crematories. Competitors include B&L Cremation Systems and Matthews Cremation Group.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The memorialization industry is stable but faces challenges from changing consumer preferences. The industrial automation market is growing rapidly due to increased demand for efficiency and e-commerce. Brand solutions are affected by marketing trends and digital innovation.
Positioning
Matthews holds leading positions in niche markets within its segments. Its competitive advantage lies in its diversified product portfolio and established customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for Matthews' combined segments is estimated to be billions of dollars. They are positioned to leverage their diversified product and services to address the TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified business segments
- Established customer relationships
- Strong brand recognition in memorialization
- Innovation in industrial automation
- Global presence
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on acquisitions for growth
- Potential for integration challenges after acquisitions
- Debt level
Opportunities
- Expanding industrial automation solutions
- Growth in emerging markets
- Increased demand for cremation services
- Digital transformation in brand solutions
- Consolidation in memorialization market
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Changing consumer preferences
- Competition from larger companies
- Raw material price fluctuations
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SCI
- FUN
- ABR
Competitive Landscape
Matthews faces competition from larger companies with greater resources. Its strengths are in niche markets and diversified offerings.
Major Acquisitions
OLBRICH GmbH
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 100
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded industrial automation capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Matthews has grown through acquisitions and organic initiatives. Historical growth rates vary by segment.
Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on analyst estimates and company guidance. Check a financial website like Yahoo Finance or Bloomberg for current data.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding warehouse automation offerings and investing in digital brand solutions.
Summary
Matthews International Corporation is a diversified industrial company with a leading position in memorialization and growing presence in industrial automation. Its diversified portfolio provides stability, but it faces challenges from economic cycles and competition. The company's growth strategy relies on acquisitions and innovation.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Outlets
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Matthews International Corporation
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Pittsburgh, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1994-07-20 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Joseph C. Bartolacci J.D. | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Conglomerates | Full time employees 11000 | Website https://www.matw.com |
Full time employees 11000 | Website https://www.matw.com | ||
Matthews International Corporation provides brand solutions, memorialization products, and industrial technologies worldwide. It operates through three segments: Memorialization, Industrial Technologies, and SGK Brand Solutions. The Memorialization segment provides bronze and granite memorials, upright granite memorials and monuments, concrete burial vaults, cremation memorialization products, granite benches, flower vases, crypt plates and letters, cremation urns, niche units, cemetery features, and statues, as well as bronze plaques, letters, emblems, vases, lights and photo ceramics, granite monuments, mausoleums, crypts, and flush memorials. The Industrial Technologies segment designs, manufactures, services, and distributes high-tech custom energy storage solutions, and product identification and warehouse automation technologies and solutions, including order fulfillment systems for identifying, tracking, picking, and conveying consumer and industrial products. This segment also provides engineered calendaring, laminating, and coating equipment; stand-alone marking products; laser and ink-jet printing systems; and spare parts, calendar, and coating-roller refurbishing and retrofits. The SGK Brand solutions segment provides brand management, pre-media services, printing plates and cylinders, imaging services, digital asset management, merchandising display systems, and marketing and design services for the consumer goods and retail industries. The company was founded in 1850 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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