MATW
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Matthews International Corporation (MATW) closed at $28.61 as of 2026-05-01, trading 4.6% above its 200-week moving average of $27.36. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 2.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 62, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.84 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1610 weeks of data, MATW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 times. On average, these episodes lasted 42 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 $891 million, MATW is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 10.6%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 2.1%. The stock trades at 1.6x 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 30.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MATW would have grown to $924, compared to $2269 for the S&P 500. MATW has returned 7.5% annualized vs 10.6% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($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 13 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 +7.3% 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 +24.1% 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.
Historical Touches
MATW has crossed below its 200-week MA 13 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% | +292.4% |
| Oct 2008 | Oct 2008 | 1 | 6.6% | +3.3% | +5.1% |
| Nov 2008 | Nov 2008 | 1 | 12.0% | -1.8% | +11.2% |
| Dec 2008 | Mar 2011 | 120 | 30.6% | -9.8% | +2.1% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 5 | 2.8% | -19.3% | +3.6% |
| Jul 2011 | Dec 2012 | 76 | 20.1% | -21.9% | +3.5% |
| Jan 2013 | Feb 2013 | 4 | 1.9% | +39.1% | +19.7% |
| Dec 2017 | Jan 2018 | 4 | 3.7% | -22.5% | -31.6% |
| Feb 2018 | May 2018 | 16 | 11.5% | -21.7% | -32.8% |
| Jul 2018 | Mar 2021 | 136 | 61.0% | -30.3% | -29.3% |
| Jun 2021 | Nov 2021 | 20 | 10.5% | -19.7% | -6.7% |
| Jan 2022 | Nov 2022 | 44 | 27.3% | +9.1% | -3.7% |
| Jan 2024 | Apr 2026 | 115 | 35.0% | -5.7% | +1.6% |
| Average | 42 | — | +-3.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MATW below its 200-week moving average?
No. Matthews International Corporation (MATW) is currently 4.6% above its 200-week moving average of $27.36. It would need to fall to $27.36 to cross below the line.
What is MATW's 200-week moving average price?
Matthews International Corporation's 200-week moving average is $27.36 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 MATW drops below its 200-week moving average?
MATW has crossed below its 200-week moving average 13 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 42 weeks on average.
Is MATW a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MATW as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 62. Free cash flow yield is 10.6%. Return on equity is 2.1%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. 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 30.9 years, $100 invested in MATW would have grown to $924, compared to $2269 for the S&P 500. That's 7.5% annualized vs 10.6% 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 356.00%.
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