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Matthews International Corporation (MATW)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/16/2025: 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
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $37
1 Year Target Price $37
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -3.76% | 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 09/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 787.63M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 37 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 37 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.26 | 52 Weeks Range 18.08 - 30.98 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 18.08 - 30.98 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.89% | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.11 |
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 -4.01% | Operating Margin (TTM) 5.91% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.05% | Return on Equity (TTM) -12.81% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 11.51 | Enterprise Value 1520975375 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.48 |
Enterprise Value 1520975375 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.48 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.94 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.13 | Shares Outstanding 30790900 | Shares Floating 29275378 |
Shares Outstanding 30790900 | Shares Floating 29275378 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.71 | Percent Institutions 86.28 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Matthews International Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Matthews International Corporation was founded in 1850. Initially focused on marking devices, it evolved through strategic acquisitions to become a global provider of brand solutions, memorialization products, and industrial technologies.
Core Business Areas
- Memorialization: Provides memorialization products, funeral home supplies, and cremation equipment. This includes bronze and granite memorials, caskets, urns, and cremation equipment.
- Brand Solutions: Offers brand management, packaging solutions, and marketing execution services. This segment assists companies in enhancing their brand presence through various strategies.
- Industrial Technologies: Designs and manufactures energy solutions (storage and transfer), automated marking and inspection equipment, and related consumables.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The organizational structure comprises the three business segments mentioned above, each managed by a dedicated leadership team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Bronze Memorials: Matthews produces bronze memorials and markers. Market share data is proprietary, but it's a significant player in this segment. Competitors include other memorial manufacturers and granite suppliers.
- Cremation Equipment: Matthews provides cremation equipment and related services. Market share data is unavailable, but they compete with other cremation equipment suppliers like B&L Cremation Systems.
- Brand Management Services: This encompasses a suite of services including package design, printing plates and equipment, and marketing execution. The size of this segment isn't publicly broken out, but it competes with a vast array of marketing and branding agencies.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The memorialization industry is driven by mortality rates and cultural preferences. Brand solutions are impacted by advertising spending and packaging trends. Industrial technologies are affected by energy and automation demand.
Positioning
Matthews International holds a leading position in the memorialization industry and has a growing presence in brand solutions and industrial technologies. Its competitive advantage lies in its diversified portfolio and global reach.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for Matthews' diverse segments are substantial. The global memorialization market is estimated at billions of dollars annually. Brand solutions and industrial technologies also have significant TAMs. Matthews is positioned to capture a share of each through innovation and strategic partnerships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Global presence
- Strong brand recognition in memorialization
- Established customer relationships
- History of acquisitions and integrations
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on acquisitions for growth
- Integration challenges with acquired companies
- Sensitivity to commodity price fluctuations
Opportunities
- Expanding into emerging markets
- Developing new technologies and products
- Acquiring complementary businesses
- Increasing demand for cremation services
- Growth in sustainable packaging solutions
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Competition from low-cost manufacturers
- Changing consumer preferences
- Regulatory changes
- Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Hillenbrand, Inc. (HI)
- Dignity plc (DGY.L)
- Stoneridge, Inc. (SRI)
Competitive Landscape
Matthews International Corporation competes on product quality, service, and innovation. Its diversified portfolio provides a competitive advantage against more specialized players.
Major Acquisitions
OLBRICH GmbH
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 140
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Matthews' Industrial Technologies segment, providing them with capabilities in web converting and coating solutions.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Matthews International Corporation has grown through acquisitions and organic growth initiatives. The rate has fluctuated based on economic conditions.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates vary but generally project continued growth through acquisitions and organic expansion into new markets.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in sustainable packaging and expansion of its industrial technologies segment.
Summary
Matthews International is a diversified industrial company with a strong position in memorialization. While its diversified business and acquisition strategy drive growth, integration and cyclical industry exposure pose risks. The company is positioned well for long-term growth through innovation and expanding markets. Monitoring commodity prices and economic conditions is crucial.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
- FactSet
- Yahoo Finance
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions are dynamic, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
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 5400 | Website https://www.matw.com |
Full time employees 5400 | 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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