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Matthews InternationalMATW 62 Gross Margin % is 39.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 33.56. 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 515 Conglomerates companies, Matthews International ranks better than 71.46% on this metric.
Matthews International (NAS:MATW) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Matthews International had a gross margin of 39.43% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Matthews International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Matthews International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Matthews International's Gross Margin % 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: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Matthews International's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Matthews International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Matthews International's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Matthews International (MATW) has a Gross Margin % of 39.43% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Matthews International and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 33.56. Over the past decade, Matthews International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.50 to 37.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #147 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Matthews International's Gross Margin % too high?
Matthews International's current Gross Margin % of 39.43% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 33.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.50 to a high of 37.59. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.88. Matthews International's value of 39.43% is 52.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #147 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Gross Margin % compare to CODI and DLX?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #147 out of 515 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Matthews International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.88. Matthews International's value of 39.43% is 52.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Matthews International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.50 to 37.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.56 vs. the industry median of 25.88, 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 Gross Margin % for a Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.88, based on 515 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Matthews International's current Gross Margin % of 39.43% is 52.4% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Matthews International and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matthews International's current Gross Margin % is 39.43%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 33.56. 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 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 Gross Margin % is 39.43%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 33.56 and 52.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.88. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Matthews International (MATW), the current Gross Margin % is 39.43% 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 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:
Gross Margin %: 39.43% (17% above median its 10-year median of 33.56)
GF Value™: $17.15 vs. price of $27.75 (61.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.4% above the Conglomerates median (#147 of 515)
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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