MATW (Matthews International) Operating Cash Flow per Share: $-1.88 (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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MATW Matthews International Corp MATW
66 GF Score
Price $20.95
GF Value $16.28
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Matthews International Operating Cash Flow per Share?

Matthews International MATW -0.33% 66 Operating Cash Flow per Share is $-1.88 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MATW with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.28 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 405 Conglomerates companies, Matthews International ranks worse than 246913.33% on this metric.

Matthews International's operating cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.07. Matthews International's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-1.88.

During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Matthews International was -2537.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the OCF Growth Rate using Operating Cash Flow per Share data.

The historical rank and industry rank for Matthews International's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, Matthews International's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 27.20% per year. The lowest was -24.00% per year. And the median was 4.90% per year.

MATW's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Median: 8.9
* Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year OCF Growth Rate only.

Matthews International Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms


Matthews International Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Matthews International's Operating Cash Flow per Share 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.

Matthews International Operating Cash Flow per Share Chart

Matthews International Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Operating Cash Flow per Share
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Matthews International Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Operating Cash Flow per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.48 0.33 -1.65 -0.49 -0.07

MATW vs CODI, DLX, FBYD: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Matthews International's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow 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 Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Matthews International's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Matthews International's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.


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Matthews International Operating Cash Flow per Share Calculation

Operating Cash Flow per Share is the amount of Cash Flow from Operations per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Matthews International's Operating Cash Flow per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Cash Flow per Share (A: Sep. 2025 )=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Sep. 2025 )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) (A: Sep. 2025 )
=-23.55/31.098
=-0.76

Matthews International's Operating Cash Flow per Share for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Operating Cash Flow per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-2.117/31.438
=-0.07

Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.88

* 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.

What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $-1.88 mean?
Matthews International (MATW) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $-1.88 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Matthews International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #999999 out of 405 companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Is Matthews International's Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Matthews International's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $-1.88. Based on the distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #999999 out of 405 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Matthews International has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matthews International's Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to CODI and DLX?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #999999 out of 405 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This places Matthews International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 8.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for a Conglomerates company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Conglomerates companies is 8.90, based on 405 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Matthews International and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 8.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matthews International's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $-1.88. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.28, compared to a current price of $20.95 — trading 28.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $-1.88. Matthews International's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Matthews International (MATW), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $-1.88 as of Jun. 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 $20.95 is trading 28.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.28. GuruFocus considers Matthews International to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MATW:

  • Operating Cash Flow per Share: $-1.88
  • GF Value™: $16.28 vs. price of $20.95 (28.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges MW1A:Germany
Address Two Northshore Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15212-5851
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.
66GF Score

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