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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Matthews International's Enterprise Value is $1,217 Mil.
Matthews International's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-59 Mil. Therefore, Matthews International's EV-to-OCF for today is -20.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for Matthews International's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MATW'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -66.59 Med: 16.4 Max: 742.27
Current: -20.56
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Matthews International was 742.27. The lowest was -66.59. And the median was 16.40.
MATW's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 86.96% of 552
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 8.64
vs MATW: -20.56
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Matthews International (NAS:MATW) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Matthews International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Matthews International's share price for today is $20.09.
Matthews International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-0.952.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Matthews International's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Matthews International's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Matthews International's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Matthews International's current Enterprise Value is $1,217 Mil.
Matthews International's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $-59 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-OCF of -20.56 as of Sep. 17, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #72 out of 552 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Matthews International's EV-to-OCF too high?
Matthews International's current EV-to-OCF is -20.56. Based on the distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #72 out of 552 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 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matthews International's EV-to-OCF compare to FBYD and CODI?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #72 out of 552 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Matthews International in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 8.64. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Conglomerates company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Conglomerates companies is 8.64, based on 552 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Conglomerates industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 8.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matthews International's current EV-to-OCF is -20.56. 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 $16.06, compared to a current price of $20.09 — trading 25.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -20.56. Matthews International's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Matthews International (MATW), the current EV-to-OCF is -20.56 as of Sep. 17, 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 $20.09 is trading 25.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.06.
GuruFocus considers Matthews International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MATW:
EV-to-OCF: -20.56
GF Value™: $16.06 vs. price of $20.09 (25.1% above fair value)
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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