Matthews International (MATW) Competitors

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MATW vs. CSV, WW, HRB, SCI, and MZTI

Should you buy Matthews International stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Matthews International with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Matthews International include Carriage Services (CSV), WW International (WW), H&R Block (HRB), Service Corporation International (SCI), and Marzetti (MZTI).

How does Matthews International compare to Carriage Services?

Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW) and Carriage Services (NYSE:CSV) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, profitability, valuation, risk, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Carriage Services has a net margin of 10.58% compared to Matthews International's net margin of 0.80%. Carriage Services' return on equity of 19.78% beat Matthews International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Matthews International0.80% 5.88% 1.86%
Carriage Services 10.58%19.78%3.72%

Matthews International pays an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Carriage Services pays an annual dividend of $0.45 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Matthews International pays out 329.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Carriage Services pays out 16.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Matthews International has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years. Matthews International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Carriage Services has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Matthews International. Carriage Services is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Matthews International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Matthews International$1.21B0.68-$24.47M$0.3185.03
Carriage Services$417.44M1.45$51.51M$2.7613.81

Matthews International has a beta of 1.08, meaning that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Carriage Services has a beta of 0.83, meaning that its stock price is 17% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Matthews International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Carriage Services'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Matthews International Neutral
Carriage Services Neutral

83.1% of Matthews International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 66.5% of Carriage Services shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.7% of Matthews International shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 2.7% of Carriage Services shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Carriage Services has a consensus price target of $61.67, indicating a potential upside of 61.83%. Given Carriage Services' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Carriage Services is more favorable than Matthews International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Matthews International
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Carriage Services
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Summary

Carriage Services beats Matthews International on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Matthews International compare to WW International?

Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW) and WW International (NASDAQ:WW) are both small-cap specialized consumer services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation and earnings.

Matthews International has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, WW International has a beta of 1.3, indicating that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, WW International had 2 more articles in the media than Matthews International. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for WW International and 0 mentions for Matthews International. WW International's average media sentiment score of 0.61 beat Matthews International's score of 0.00 indicating that WW International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Matthews International Neutral
WW International Positive

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Matthews International
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
WW International
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.75

83.1% of Matthews International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 86.2% of WW International shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.7% of Matthews International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of WW International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Matthews International has a net margin of 0.80% compared to WW International's net margin of -56.84%. Matthews International's return on equity of 5.88% beat WW International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Matthews International0.80% 5.88% 1.86%
WW International -56.84%N/A -0.32%

Matthews International has higher revenue and earnings than WW International. WW International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Matthews International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Matthews International$1.21B0.68-$24.47M$0.3185.03
WW International$710.64M0.27-$112.25M-$6.22N/A

Summary

Matthews International beats WW International on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Matthews International compare to H&R Block?

H&R Block (NYSE:HRB) and Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW) are both specialized consumer services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation and earnings.

In the previous week, H&R Block had 1 more articles in the media than Matthews International. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for H&R Block and 0 mentions for Matthews International. Matthews International's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat H&R Block's score of -1.49 indicating that Matthews International is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
H&R Block Negative
Matthews International Neutral

90.1% of H&R Block shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.1% of Matthews International shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of H&R Block shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of Matthews International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

H&R Block pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.9%. Matthews International pays an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. H&R Block pays out 29.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Matthews International pays out 329.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. H&R Block has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years and Matthews International has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years. H&R Block is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

H&R Block has a net margin of 18.90% compared to Matthews International's net margin of 0.80%. Matthews International's return on equity of 5.88% beat H&R Block's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
H&R Block18.90% -211.62% 22.70%
Matthews International 0.80%5.88%1.86%

H&R Block has higher revenue and earnings than Matthews International. H&R Block is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Matthews International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
H&R Block$3.91B1.11$605.77M$5.626.12
Matthews International$1.21B0.68-$24.47M$0.3185.03

H&R Block currently has a consensus price target of $41.00, indicating a potential upside of 19.17%. Given H&R Block's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe H&R Block is more favorable than Matthews International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
H&R Block
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Matthews International
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

H&R Block has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Matthews International has a beta of 1.08, suggesting that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

H&R Block beats Matthews International on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Matthews International compare to Service Corporation International?

Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) and Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Service Corporation International has a net margin of 12.36% compared to Matthews International's net margin of 0.80%. Service Corporation International's return on equity of 34.30% beat Matthews International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Service Corporation International12.36% 34.30% 2.96%
Matthews International 0.80%5.88%1.86%

Service Corporation International currently has a consensus target price of $95.00, suggesting a potential upside of 30.70%. Given Service Corporation International's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Service Corporation International is more favorable than Matthews International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Service Corporation International
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Matthews International
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Service Corporation International has higher revenue and earnings than Matthews International. Service Corporation International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Matthews International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Service Corporation International$4.31B2.33$542.61M$3.7919.18
Matthews International$1.21B0.68-$24.47M$0.3185.03

Service Corporation International has a beta of 0.84, indicating that its stock price is 16% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Matthews International has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Service Corporation International had 3 more articles in the media than Matthews International. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Service Corporation International and 0 mentions for Matthews International. Service Corporation International's average media sentiment score of 0.57 beat Matthews International's score of 0.00 indicating that Service Corporation International is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Service Corporation International Positive
Matthews International Neutral

Service Corporation International pays an annual dividend of $1.44 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. Matthews International pays an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Service Corporation International pays out 38.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Matthews International pays out 329.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Service Corporation International has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years and Matthews International has increased its dividend for 30 consecutive years. Matthews International is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

85.5% of Service Corporation International shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.1% of Matthews International shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.4% of Service Corporation International shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of Matthews International shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Service Corporation International beats Matthews International on 14 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Matthews International compare to Marzetti?

Marzetti (NASDAQ:MZTI) and Matthews International (NASDAQ:MATW) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, dividends, media sentiment, profitability, valuation, earnings and institutional ownership.

Marzetti has a beta of 0.33, indicating that its stock price is 67% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Matthews International has a beta of 1.08, indicating that its stock price is 8% more volatile than the broader market.

Marzetti has higher revenue and earnings than Matthews International. Marzetti is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Matthews International, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Marzetti$1.91B1.54$167.35M$6.3916.75
Matthews International$1.21B0.68-$24.47M$0.3185.03

Marzetti presently has a consensus price target of $169.33, suggesting a potential upside of 58.17%. Given Marzetti's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Marzetti is more favorable than Matthews International.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Marzetti
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Matthews International
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50

Marzetti pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Matthews International pays an annual dividend of $1.02 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.9%. Marzetti pays out 62.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Matthews International pays out 329.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Marzetti has raised its dividend for 62 consecutive years and Matthews International has raised its dividend for 30 consecutive years.

66.4% of Marzetti shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 83.1% of Matthews International shares are held by institutional investors. 29.1% of Marzetti shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 4.7% of Matthews International shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Marzetti has a net margin of 9.06% compared to Matthews International's net margin of 0.80%. Marzetti's return on equity of 18.12% beat Matthews International's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Marzetti9.06% 18.12% 14.01%
Matthews International 0.80%5.88%1.86%

In the previous week, Marzetti had 1 more articles in the media than Matthews International. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Marzetti and 0 mentions for Matthews International. Marzetti's average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Matthews International's score of 0.00 indicating that Marzetti is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Marzetti Positive
Matthews International Neutral

Summary

Marzetti beats Matthews International on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MATW vs. The Competition

MetricMatthews InternationalFUNERAL SVS&REL IndustryStaples SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$822.48M$3.82B$16.18B$12.59B
Dividend Yield3.87%2.34%3.50%5.81%
P/E Ratio85.0339.3425.6824.44
Price / Sales0.681.4846.86122.27
Price / Cash7.338.8316.5755.09
Price / Book1.693.425.806.58
Net Income-$24.47M$189.88M$677.66M$337.17M
7 Day Performance-1.72%-4.27%-1.35%0.83%
1 Month Performance-0.34%-6.23%1.90%2.25%
1 Year Performance25.34%1.64%-11.86%36.14%

Matthews International Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MATW
Matthews International
1.3836 of 5 stars
$26.36
flat
N/A+25.3%$822.48M$1.21B85.035,500
CSV
Carriage Services
4.8084 of 5 stars
$38.61
-4.3%
$61.67
+59.7%
-13.0%$640.29M$417.44M13.992,321
WW
WW International
1.3808 of 5 stars
$18.80
+1.3%
N/A-17.3%$187.98M$710.64MN/A7,700
HRB
H&R Block
4.4057 of 5 stars
$36.06
-1.3%
$41.00
+13.7%
-37.3%$4.63B$3.76B6.424,300
SCI
Service Corporation International
4.938 of 5 stars
$73.94
-3.9%
$95.00
+28.5%
-7.4%$10.61B$4.31B19.5125,187

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