MATW (Matthews International) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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MATW Matthews International Corp MATW
62 GF Score
Price $27.62
GF Value $17.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Matthews International Moat Score?

Matthews International MATW -0.49% 62 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 31, 2026. 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 622 Conglomerates companies, Matthews International ranks better than 94.69% on this metric.

Matthews International has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Matthews International has Narrow Moat: Matthews International has a solid narrow moat with strong brand recognition in memorialization products and industrial technologies. It benefits from customer loyalty and some cost advantages, but faces competition that limits its pricing power and innovation capabilities.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Matthews International might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Matthews International  (NAS:MATW) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Matthews International Moat Score Related Terms

MATW vs CODI, DLX, FBYD: Moat Score Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Matthews International's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Matthews International's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Matthews International's Moat Score falls into.


MATW
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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Matthews International (MATW) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 31, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #33 out of 622 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Matthews International's Moat Score too high?
Matthews International's current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #33 out of 622 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 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matthews International's Moat Score compare to CODI and DLX?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #33 out of 622 companies for Moat Score. This places Matthews International in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Conglomerates company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Matthews International's current Moat Score is 5. 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 $27.62 — trading 61% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Matthews International (MATW), the current Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 31, 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 $27.62 is trading 61% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.15. GuruFocus considers Matthews International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MATW:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • GF Value™: $17.15 vs. price of $27.62 (61% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 62/100 with 7 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.
62GF Score

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