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Mativ HoldingsMATV +1.99%63 Debt-to-Equity is 2.33 as of Mar. 2026, which is 75% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates MATV with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,419 Chemicals companies, Mativ Holdings ranks worse than 96.26% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mativ Holdings's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MATV'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.85 Med: 1.33 Max: 2.79
Current: 2.33
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Mativ Holdings was 2.79. The lowest was 0.85. And the median was 1.33.
MATV's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 96.26% of 1419
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs MATV: 2.33
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Mativ Holdings Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Mativ Holdings Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mativ Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
MATV vs GEVO, OEC, ALTO: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Mativ Holdings's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Mativ Holdings Debt-to-Equity vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Mativ Holdings's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mativ Holdings's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Mativ Holdings (MATV) has a Debt-to-Equity of 2.33 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Mativ Holdings and its competitors. This is 75% above median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, Mativ Holdings' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.85 to 2.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Mativ Holdings ranks #1366 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is Mativ Holdings' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Mativ Holdings' current Debt-to-Equity of 2.33 is 75% above median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.85 to a high of 2.79. The Chemicals industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Mativ Holdings' value of 2.33 is 547.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mativ Holdings ranks #1366 out of 1419 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mativ Holdings has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mativ Holdings' Debt-to-Equity compare to GEVO and OEC?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Mativ Holdings ranks #1366 out of 1419 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Mativ Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36. Mativ Holdings' value of 2.33 is 547.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Mativ Holdings' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.85 to 2.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 0.36, Mativ Holdings 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Chemicals company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 1,419 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mativ Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity of 2.33 is 547.2% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Mativ Holdings and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mativ Holdings's current Debt-to-Equity is 2.33, which is 75% above median its own 10-year median of 1.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mativ Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mativ Holdings (MATV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.46, compared to a current price of $8.73 — trading 29.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 2.33, which is 75% above median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 547.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. Mativ Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mativ Holdings (MATV), the current Debt-to-Equity is 2.33 as of Mar. 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 Mativ Holdings (MATV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mativ Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.73 is trading 29.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $12.46.
GuruFocus considers Mativ Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MATV:
Debt-to-Equity: 2.33 (75% above median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: $12.46 vs. price of $8.73 (29.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 547.2% above the Chemicals median (#1366 of 1419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MATV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mativ Holdings Inc is a leader in specialty materials, solving its customers' complex challenges by engineering bold, inventive solutions that connect, protect, and purify the world. The company operates in two segments, namely Filtration & advanced Materials, focused on filtration media and components, developed films, coating and converting solutions, and extruded mesh products, and (2) Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions (SAS), focused on tapes, labels, liners, specialty paper, packaging, and healthcare solutions.
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