Matson, Inc. (MATX) EBITDA Margin: 26.30%
Is Matson, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Matson, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 26.30% is in line with its 5-year average of 28.63%, around the middle of its 5-year range (20.74%–38.75%).
The EBITDA margin for Matson, Inc. (MATX) is 26.30% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 0.89% (26.54%).
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MATX Average EBITDA Margin Chart
MATX Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart
MATX EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
26.30%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
26.54%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
28.53%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
28.63%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
21.59%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
18.61%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
17.77%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.89%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.82%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-8.15%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+21.80%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+41.31%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+47.98%
MATX Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matson, Inc. (MATX) | $5.88B | 26.30% | 26.54% | 28.53% | 28.63% |
| Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) | $5.12B | 6.66% | 6.60% | 6.57% | 6.88% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO) | $8.19B | 9.88% | 5.19% | 8.34% | 9.00% |
| Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) | $2.61B | 10.24% | 11.26% | 13.97% | 16.54% |
| Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC) | $1.80B | 23.72% | 23.09% | 17.72% | 15.66% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $10.33B | 21.81% | 20.07% | 13.36% | 10.31% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $10.54B | 18.92% | 23.19% | 23.96% | 23.24% |
| Kforce Inc. (KFRC) | $853.97M | 3.95% | 4.67% | 5.69% | 6.03% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.68B | 22.60% | 22.59% | 20.84% | 20.00% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $14.31B | 11.50% | 13.56% | 14.17% | 16.76% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
22.4%
EBITDA Margin
26.3%
Operating Margin
13.5%
Net Margin
12.9%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Matson, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Matson, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Matson, Inc. (MATX)?
- The EBITDA margin for MATX stock is 26.30%.
- Is Matson, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Matson, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 26.30% is in line with its 5-year average of 28.63%, around the middle of its 5-year range (20.74%–38.75%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Matson, Inc. (MATX)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for MATX stock is 26.54%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Matson, Inc. (MATX)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for MATX stock is 28.53%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Matson, Inc. (MATX)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for MATX stock is 28.63%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Matson, Inc. (MATX)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for MATX stock is 21.59%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Matson, Inc. (MATX)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for MATX stock is 18.61%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Matson, Inc. (MATX)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for MATX stock is 17.77%.
Matson, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 26.30% |
| 2024-12-31 | 26.77% |
| 2023-12-31 | 22.31% |
| 2022-12-31 | 38.75% |
| 2021-12-31 | 36.93% |
| 2020-12-31 | 20.74% |
| 2019-12-31 | 14.65% |
| 2018-12-31 | 11.61% |
| 2017-12-31 | 12.09% |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.67% |
| 2015-12-31 | 14.70% |
| 2014-12-31 | 12.23% |
| 2013-12-31 | 10.38% |
| 2012-12-31 | 10.85% |
| 2011-12-31 | 12.83% |
| 2010-12-31 | 13.97% |
| 2009-12-31 | 10.68% |
| 2008-12-31 | 14.54% |
| 2007-12-31 | 17.01% |
| 2006-12-31 | 15.74% |
| 2005-12-31 | 17.47% |
| 2004-12-31 | 16.79% |
| 2003-12-31 | 17.22% |
| 2002-12-31 | 13.83% |
| 2001-12-31 | 23.64% |
| 2000-12-31 | 20.52% |
| 1999-12-31 | 21.12% |
| 1998-12-31 | 14.36% |
| 1997-12-31 | 19.19% |
| 1996-12-31 | 18.46% |
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About Matson, Inc.
Matson, Inc. specializes in providing integrated ocean transportation and logistics solutions. Its Ocean Transportation segment offers crucial ocean freight services connecting the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, alongside other island nations within Micronesia. Their diverse cargo includes everything from refrigerated foodstuffs, packaged consumer goods, building materials, and automobiles to livestock, seafood, general sustenance, and a wide array of retail and e-commerce merchandise. Additionally, the company operates an expedited express service facilitating trade between China and Long Beach, California, extending its reach to various South Pacific islands and Okinawa, Japan. Beyond direct shipping, this segment manages comprehensive terminal operations, including container stevedoring, refrigerated cargo handling, inland transport, and container equipment maintenance across key locations in Hawaii (Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai) and Alaska (Anchorage, Kodiak, and Dutch Harbor). They also offer vessel management and container transshipment services. Matson's Logistics division delivers a broad spectrum of multimodal transportation brokerage services. These encompass domestic and international rail intermodal, various highway trucking options (long-haul, regional, specialized, flat-bed, less-than-truckload, and expedited freight), less-than-container load consolidation, freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution, and comprehensive supply chain management, including non-vessel operating common carrier freight forwarding. Key clients include the U.S. military, freight forwarders, major retailers, consumer goods companies, and automobile manufacturers. Established in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1882, the company was formerly known as Alexander & Baldwin Holdings, Inc. before adopting its current name, Matson, Inc., in June 2012.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Marine Shipping
- CEO
- Matthew J. Cox