MATV
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Mativ Holdings, Inc. (MATV) closed at $9.39 as of 2026-05-01, trading 31.4% below its 200-week moving average of $13.69. This places MATV in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -29.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.90 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1542 weeks of data, MATV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times. On average, these episodes lasted 38 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -5.8%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $515 million, MATV is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 24.4%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -49.7%. The stock trades at 1.0x book value.
This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 29.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MATV would have grown to $159, compared to $1687 for the S&P 500. MATV has returned 1.6% annualized vs 10.0% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -15.2% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: MATV vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MATV Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying MATV when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -2.1% after 12 months (median +0.0%), compared to -3.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 44% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +40.8% vs +2.4% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MATV crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MATV has crossed below its 200-week MA 18 times with an average 1-year return of +-5.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1998 | Feb 2001 | 139 | 58.9% | -41.1% | +63.1% |
| Mar 2001 | Apr 2001 | 6 | 16.8% | +20.8% | +116.1% |
| Jul 2005 | Jan 2006 | 25 | 19.0% | -21.4% | +51.3% |
| Jan 2006 | Dec 2006 | 45 | 36.4% | -0.8% | +52.7% |
| Jan 2007 | Jan 2007 | 1 | 1.3% | -0.9% | +49.8% |
| Jan 2007 | Apr 2007 | 10 | 11.1% | +3.0% | +55.5% |
| Jul 2007 | Oct 2007 | 10 | 19.5% | -21.0% | +64.7% |
| Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 | 1 | 9.1% | -30.8% | +58.4% |
| Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 | 1 | 2.0% | -36.2% | +47.0% |
| Dec 2007 | Dec 2007 | 1 | 4.7% | -31.8% | +51.4% |
| Dec 2007 | Apr 2009 | 68 | 39.4% | -13.9% | +51.2% |
| Jul 2015 | Nov 2015 | 17 | 14.7% | -5.3% | -59.6% |
| Feb 2016 | Nov 2016 | 38 | 25.3% | +32.6% | -53.1% |
| May 2017 | Jul 2017 | 10 | 3.3% | +21.8% | -61.5% |
| Oct 2018 | Feb 2019 | 20 | 29.1% | +12.0% | -61.3% |
| Apr 2019 | Sep 2019 | 19 | 12.3% | +3.2% | -57.9% |
| Jan 2020 | Nov 2020 | 40 | 36.3% | +11.8% | -63.7% |
| Nov 2021 | Ongoing | 233+ | 75.6% | Ongoing | -63.8% |
| Average | 38 | — | +-5.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MATV below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Mativ Holdings, Inc. (MATV) is trading 31.4% below its 200-week moving average of $13.69. The current price is $9.39.
What is MATV's 200-week moving average price?
Mativ Holdings, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $13.69 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when MATV drops below its 200-week moving average?
MATV has crossed below its 200-week moving average 18 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -5.8%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 38 weeks on average.
Is MATV a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MATV as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 36. Free cash flow yield is 24.4%. Return on equity is -49.7%. Price-to-book is 1.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MATV compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 29.6 years, $100 invested in MATV would have grown to $159, compared to $1687 for the S&P 500. That's 1.6% annualized vs 10.0% for the index. MATV has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MATV pay a dividend?
Yes. Mativ Holdings, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 426.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01