Matson (FRA:68M) Quick Ratio: 0.82 (As of Mar. 2026) — 12% Below Median


FRA:68M Matson Inc FRA:68M
85 GF Score
Price €170.00
GF Value €119.48
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Matson Quick Ratio?

Matson FRA:68M 85 Quick Ratio is 0.82 as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:68M with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €119.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Transportation companies, Matson ranks worse than 76.45% on this metric.

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets excludes Total Inventories divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Matson's quick ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.82.

Matson has a quick ratio of 0.82. It indicates that the company cannot currently fully pay back its current liabilities.

The historical rank and industry rank for Matson's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:68M' s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6   Med: 0.93   Max: 1.76
Current: 0.82

During the past 13 years, Matson's highest Quick Ratio was 1.76. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 0.93.

FRA:68M's Quick Ratio is ranked worse than
76.45% of 1002 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.355 vs FRA:68M: 0.82

Matson  (FRA:68M) Quick Ratio Explanation

The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.

In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.

The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.


Matson Quick Ratio Related Terms


Matson Quick Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Matson's Quick Ratio 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.

Matson Quick Ratio Chart

Matson Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Quick Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.15 1.31 1.07 1.09 0.89

Matson Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Quick Ratio 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 0.86 0.78 0.83 0.89 0.82

FRA:68M vs KEX, ZIM, SBLK: Quick Ratio Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Matson's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick Ratio 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.


Matson Quick Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Matson's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Matson's Quick Ratio falls into.


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Matson Quick Ratio Calculation

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.

Matson's Quick Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(403.003-0)/450.4
=0.89

Matson's Quick Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Quick Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Total Current Assets-Total Inventories)/Total Current Liabilities
=(377.486-0)/458.363
=0.82

* 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 Quick Ratio →
What does a Quick Ratio of 0.82 mean?
Matson (FRA:68M) has a Quick Ratio of 0.82 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Matson and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.93. Over the past decade, Matson's Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Matson ranks #766 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is Matson's Quick Ratio too high?
Matson's current Quick Ratio of 0.82 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 1.76. The Transportation industry median Quick Ratio is 1.36. Matson's value of 0.82 is 39.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matson ranks #766 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Matson has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matson's Quick Ratio compare to KEX and ZIM?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Matson ranks #766 out of 1002 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Matson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.36. Matson's value of 0.82 is 39.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Matson's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 1.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.93 vs. the industry median of 1.36, Matson has consistently been below 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 Quick Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Quick Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.36, based on 1,002 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Matson's current Quick Ratio of 0.82 is 39.5% below 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Matson and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matson's current Quick Ratio is 0.82, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matson (FRA:68M) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €119.48, compared to a current price of €170.00 — trading 42.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 0.82, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.93 and 39.5% below the Transportation industry median of 1.36. Matson's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Matson (FRA:68M), the current Quick Ratio is 0.82 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 Matson (FRA:68M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matson stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €170.00 is trading 42.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €119.48. GuruFocus considers Matson to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:68M:

  • Quick Ratio: 0.82 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.93)
  • GF Value™: €119.48 vs. price of €170.00 (42.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 39.5% below the Transportation median (#766 of 1002)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:68M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Matson Business Description

Other Exchanges MATX:USA68M:Germany
Address 1411 Sand Island Parkway, Honolulu, HI, USA, 96819
Matson Inc is engaged in providing ocean transportation and logistics services. The company has two reportable business segments: Ocean Transportation and Logistics. The Ocean Transportation segment provides ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, California, Okinawa, and different islands in the South Pacific. The Logistics segment offers long-haul and regional highway trucking services, warehousing and distribution services, supply chain management, and freight forwarding services. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Ocean Transportation segment.
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