MATX (Matson) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.40 (As of Aug. 16, 2026) — 114% Above Median

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MATX Matson Inc MATX
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Price $217.30
GF Value $151.85
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Matson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Matson MATX +1.66% 82 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.40 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 114% above its 10-year median of 1.12. GuruFocus rates MATX with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $151.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 764 Transportation companies, Matson ranks worse than 77.23% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-16), Matson's current share price is $217.30. Matson's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $90.55. Matson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 2.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Matson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MATX' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.54   Med: 1.12   Max: 2.45
Current: 2.4

During the past years, Matson's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 2.45. The lowest was 0.54. And the median was 1.12.

MATX's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
77.23% of 764 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.905 vs MATX: 2.40

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Matson's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $31.993. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is $90.55 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Matson  (NYSE:MATX) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Matson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Matson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Matson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

Matson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Matson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.62 0.95 1.53 1.72 1.45

Matson Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 1.35 1.17 1.45 1.87 2.12

MATX vs KEX, SBLK, ZIM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Matson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.


Matson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Matson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Matson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Matson Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Matson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=217.30/90.55
=2.40

* 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.

Matson's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Matson's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=31.993/333.9520*333.9520
=31.993

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Matson Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 11.583 241.428 16.022
201612 11.938 241.432 16.513
201703 10.931 243.801 14.973
201706 11.836 244.955 16.136
201709 12.590 246.819 17.035
201712 12.030 246.524 16.296
201803 11.921 249.554 15.953
201806 12.956 251.989 17.170
201809 13.675 252.439 18.091
201812 13.137 251.233 17.462
201903 12.353 254.202 16.228
201906 12.914 256.143 16.837
201909 13.212 256.759 17.184
201912 12.401 256.974 16.116
202003 11.868 258.115 15.355
202006 12.104 257.797 15.680
202009 14.832 260.280 19.030
202012 15.984 260.474 20.493
202103 16.251 264.877 20.489
202106 19.975 271.696 24.552
202109 24.691 274.310 30.059
202112 30.384 278.802 36.394
202203 28.289 287.504 32.859
202206 31.449 296.311 35.444
202209 28.881 296.808 32.495
202212 21.548 296.797 24.246
202303 19.416 301.836 21.482
202306 21.664 305.109 23.712
202309 23.442 307.789 25.435
202312 22.285 306.746 24.262
202403 20.870 312.332 22.315
202406 24.778 314.175 26.338
202409 28.462 315.301 30.146
202412 26.497 315.605 28.037
202503 23.554 319.799 24.596
202506 25.633 322.561 26.538
202509 27.676 324.800 28.456
202512 27.217 324.054 28.048
202603 24.765 330.213 25.045
202606 31.993 333.952 31.993

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.40 mean?
Matson (MATX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.40 as of Aug. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Matson and its competitors. This is 114% above median its historical median of 1.12. Over the past decade, Matson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 2.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Matson ranks #590 out of 764 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Matson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Matson's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.40 is 114% above median its 10-year median of 1.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.54 to a high of 2.45. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Matson's value of 2.40 is 165.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matson ranks #590 out of 764 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Matson has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matson's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to KEX and SBLK?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Matson ranks #590 out of 764 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Matson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91. Matson's value of 2.40 is 165.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Matson's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.54 to 2.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.12 vs. the industry median of 0.91, Matson 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.91, based on 764 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Matson's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 2.40 is 165.2% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Matson and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matson's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.40, which is 114% above median its own 10-year median of 1.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matson (MATX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $151.85, compared to a current price of $217.30 — trading 43.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.40, which is 114% above median its 10-year median of 1.12 and 165.2% above the Transportation industry median of 0.91. Matson's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Matson (MATX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.40 as of Aug. 16, 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 Matson (MATX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $217.30 is trading 43.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $151.85. GuruFocus considers Matson to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MATX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 2.40 (114% above median its 10-year median of 1.12)
  • GF Value™: $151.85 vs. price of $217.30 (43.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 165.2% above the Transportation median (#590 of 764)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MATX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Matson Business Description

Other Exchanges 68M:Germany
Address 1411 Sand Island Parkway, Honolulu, HI, USA, 96819
Matson Inc is engaged in providing ocean transportation and logistics services. The company has two reportable business segments: Ocean Transportation and Logistics. The Ocean Transportation segment provides ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, California, Okinawa, and different islands in the South Pacific. The Logistics segment offers long-haul and regional highway trucking services, warehousing and distribution services, supply chain management, and freight forwarding services. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Ocean Transportation segment.
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