MATW
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Matthews International Corporation (MATW) closed at $20.48 as of 2026-09-18, trading 24.3% below its 200-week moving average of $27.06. This places MATW in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -26.2% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 23, MATW is in oversold territory.
A big jump in activity this week — 4.6x the usual volume, and the price went up. Significantly more people than usual decided to buy. This kind of surge, especially on a stock already below its 200-week average, can be an early sign that sentiment is shifting.
Over the past 1630 weeks of data, MATW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 37 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -3.6%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $639 million, MATW is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 4.1%. Return on equity stands at -5.9%. The stock trades at 1.3x book value.
Over the past 31.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MATW would have grown to $673, compared to $2403 for the S&P 500. MATW has returned 6.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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: MATW vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MATW Crosses Below the Line?
Across 14 historical episodes, buying MATW when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -5.5% after 12 months (median -16.0%), compared to +7.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 23% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +4.2% vs +24.0% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MATW crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. MATW currently has negative free cash flow, so price-based dislocation levels are not available. The score still tracks yield deviation from baseline.
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Recent Earnings
| Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | $0.41 | $0.06 | -85.4% |
| 2026-04-30 | $0.15 | $0.37 | +146.7% |
| 2026-02-03 | $0.05 | $-0.19 | -522.2% |
| 2025-11-20 | $0.20 | $0.50 | +150.0% |
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
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Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are analysis points: prices at which the yield deviation becomes unusual enough to justify the work. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from MATW's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. Each one is an analysis point, a reason to open the filings. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
MATW has crossed below its 200-week MA 15 times with an average 1-year return of +-3.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2000 | Apr 2000 | 1 | 3.5% | +54.9% | +186.5% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 1 | 6.7% | +3.3% | -23.2% |
| Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 | 1 | 12.1% | -1.8% | -18.8% |
| Dec 2008 | Mar 2011 | 120 | 30.6% | -9.8% | -25.4% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 5 | 2.9% | -19.3% | -24.3% |
| Jul 2011 | Dec 2012 | 76 | 20.1% | -21.9% | -24.5% |
| Jan 2013 | Feb 2013 | 4 | 1.9% | +39.1% | -12.6% |
| Dec 2017 | Jan 2018 | 4 | 3.8% | -22.5% | -50.1% |
| Feb 2018 | May 2018 | 16 | 11.2% | -21.7% | -51.0% |
| Jul 2018 | Mar 2021 | 136 | 61.0% | -30.6% | -48.5% |
| Jun 2021 | Nov 2021 | 20 | 10.5% | -19.7% | -31.9% |
| Jan 2022 | Nov 2022 | 44 | 27.4% | +9.1% | -29.7% |
| Jan 2024 | Apr 2026 | 115 | 35.1% | -6.4% | -26.4% |
| May 2026 | Jul 2026 | 9 | 6.8% | N/A | -21.9% |
| Aug 2026 | Ongoing | 7+ | 26.2% | Ongoing | -12.6% |
| Average | 37 | — | +-3.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MATW below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-09-18, Matthews International Corporation (MATW) is trading 24.3% below its 200-week moving average of $27.06. The current price is $20.48.
What is MATW's 200-week moving average price?
Matthews International Corporation's 200-week moving average is $27.06 as of 2026-09-18. 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 MATW drops below its 200-week moving average?
MATW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -3.6%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 37 weeks on average.
Is MATW a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MATW as of 2026-09-18: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 23 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 4.1%. Return on equity is -5.9%. Price-to-book is 1.3x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MATW compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 31.3 years, $100 invested in MATW would have grown to $673, compared to $2403 for the S&P 500. That's 6.3% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. MATW has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does MATW pay a dividend?
Yes. Matthews International Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 498.00%.
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 2026-09-18