MATW (Matthews International) OCF Yield %: -8.35 (As of Jul. 31, 2026)

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MATW Matthews International Corp MATW
62 GF Score
Price $27.76
GF Value $17.15
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Matthews International OCF Yield %?

Matthews International MATW 62 OCF Yield % is -8.35 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 568 Conglomerates companies, Matthews International ranks worse than 88.38% on this metric.

OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, Matthews International's Trailing 12-Month Cash Flow from Operations is $-72 Mil, and Market Cap is $866 Mil. Therefore, Matthews International's OCF Yield % for today is -8.35%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Matthews International's OCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

MATW' s OCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.06   Med: 9.36   Max: 28.73
Current: -8.35


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Yield % of Matthews International was 28.73%. The lowest was -9.06%. And the median was 9.36%.

MATW's OCF Yield % is ranked worse than
88.38% of 568 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 7.43 vs MATW: -8.35

Matthews International's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was %.


Matthews International OCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


Matthews International OCF Yield % Related Terms


Matthews International OCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Matthews International's OCF Yield % 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.

Matthews International OCF Yield % Chart

Matthews International Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
OCF Yield %
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Matthews International Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Yield % 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 3.67 -8.26 5.53 -25.58 -7.67

MATW vs CODI, DLX, FBYD: OCF Yield % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Matthews International's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Matthews International's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Matthews International's OCF Yield % falls into.


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Matthews International OCF Yield % Calculation

OCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

Matthews International's OCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations / Market Cap
=-23.55 / 747.72688
=-3.15%

Matthews International's annualized OCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Yield %=Cash Flow from Operations * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-15.438 * 4 / 805.63564
=-7.67%

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Yield % →
What does a OCF Yield % of -8.35 mean?
Matthews International (MATW) has a OCF Yield % of -8.35 as of Jul. 31, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Matthews International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #502 out of 568 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 88.4%.
Is Matthews International's OCF Yield % too high?
Matthews International's current OCF Yield % is -8.35. Based on the distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #502 out of 568 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 OCF Yield % compare to CODI and DLX?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Matthews International ranks #502 out of 568 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Matthews International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 7.43. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Yield % for a Conglomerates company?
The median OCF Yield % among Conglomerates companies is 7.43, based on 568 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Matthews International and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median OCF Yield % is 7.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matthews International's current OCF Yield % is -8.35. 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 $27.76 — trading 61.9% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is -8.35. 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 OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Matthews International (MATW), the current OCF Yield % is -8.35 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 $27.76 is trading 61.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.15. GuruFocus considers Matthews International to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MATW:

  • OCF Yield %: -8.35
  • GF Value™: $17.15 vs. price of $27.76 (61.9% 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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