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Matthews InternationalMATW 62 Buyback Yield % is 1.56 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates MATW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 181 Conglomerates companies, Matthews International ranks better than 75.69% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
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Matthews International Buyback Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Matthews International's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MATW vs CODI, DLX, FBYD: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Matthews International's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Matthews International Buyback Yield % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Matthews International's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Matthews International's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Matthews International (MATW) has a Buyback Yield % of 1.56 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Matthews International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, Matthews International's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.24 to 6.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #44 out of 181 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 24.3%.
Is Matthews International's Buyback Yield % too high?
Matthews International's current Buyback Yield % of 1.56 is near median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.24 to a high of 6.14. The Conglomerates industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.12. Matthews International's value of 1.56 is 1200% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #44 out of 181 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Matthews International has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matthews International's Buyback Yield % compare to CODI and DLX?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #44 out of 181 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Matthews International in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.12. Matthews International's value of 1.56 is 1200% above this benchmark. Historically, Matthews International's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.24 to 6.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 0.12, Matthews International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Conglomerates company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Conglomerates companies is 0.12, based on 181 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Matthews International's current Buyback Yield % of 1.56 is 1200% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Matthews International and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matthews International's current Buyback Yield % is 1.56, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matthews International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matthews International (MATW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.15, compared to a current price of $27.75 — trading 61.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 1.56, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 1200% above the Conglomerates industry median of 0.12. Matthews International's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Matthews International (MATW), the current Buyback Yield % is 1.56 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Matthews International (MATW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matthews International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.75 is trading 61.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.15.
GuruFocus considers Matthews International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MATW:
Buyback Yield %: 1.56 (near median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: $17.15 vs. price of $27.75 (61.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1200% above the Conglomerates median (#44 of 181)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MATW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Matthews International Corp is a provider of memorialization products, industrial technologies and brand solutions. The company's segments are Memorialization, Industrial Technologies and Brand Solutions. The memorialization offerings include bronze and granite memorials, caskets, and cremation-related products and equipment for cemeteries and funeral homes. Its Industrial Technologies segment designs, manufactures, services, and sells custom energy storage systems and product identification and warehouse automation solutions. The Brand Solutions segment provides brand management, pre-media, printing plates and cylinders, imaging, digital asset management, merchandising displays, and marketing and design services. The majority of revenue is generated by Memorialization.
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