Matson, Inc. (MATX) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 8.85%
Is Matson, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Matson, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.85% is 38% below its 5-year average of 14.37%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.94%–27.28%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Matson, Inc. (MATX) is 8.85% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 8.24% (9.64%).
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MATX Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
8.85%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
9.64%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
12.85%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
14.37%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
10.26%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
8.66%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
7.61%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-8.24%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-31.14%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-38.40%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-13.78%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+2.21%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+16.29%
MATX Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matson, Inc. (MATX) | $5.88B | 8.85% | 9.64% | 12.85% | 14.37% |
| Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) | $5.12B | 10.68% | 9.48% | 8.02% | 7.96% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO) | $8.19B | 8.40% | 10.48% | 14.32% | 13.46% |
| Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) | $2.61B | 2.71% | 2.31% | 4.45% | 6.00% |
| Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC) | $1.80B | 15.12% | 14.71% | 10.99% | 8.84% |
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $10.33B | 25.41% | 26.34% | 17.22% | 12.38% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $10.54B | 18.78% | 20.59% | 21.68% | 18.97% |
| Kforce Inc. (KFRC) | $853.97M | 14.55% | 17.73% | 23.02% | 21.85% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.68B | 12.46% | 12.49% | 11.94% | 12.33% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $14.31B | 5.29% | 7.59% | 8.14% | 10.33% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
8.8%
ROE
15.7%
Matson, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Matson, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Matson, Inc. (MATX)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for MATX stock is 8.85%.
- Is Matson, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Matson, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.85% is 38% below its 5-year average of 14.37%, near the low end of its 5-year range (6.94%–27.28%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Matson, Inc. (MATX)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MATX stock is 9.64%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Matson, Inc. (MATX)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MATX stock is 12.85%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Matson, Inc. (MATX)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MATX stock is 14.37%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Matson, Inc. (MATX)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MATX stock is 10.26%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Matson, Inc. (MATX)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MATX stock is 8.66%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Matson, Inc. (MATX)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for MATX stock is 7.61%.
Matson, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.85% |
| 2024-12-31 | 10.44% |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.94% |
| 2022-12-31 | 25.18% |
| 2021-12-31 | 27.28% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.51% |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.29% |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.30% |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.74% |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.48% |
| 2015-12-31 | 8.90% |
| 2014-12-31 | 6.42% |
| 2013-12-31 | 6.62% |
| 2012-12-31 | 6.26% |
| 2011-12-31 | 3.10% |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.23% |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.15% |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.67% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.65% |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.56% |
| 2005-12-31 | 6.24% |
| 2004-12-31 | 6.43% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.81% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.74% |
| 2001-12-31 | 9.64% |
| 2000-12-31 | 6.07% |
| 1999-12-31 | 5.15% |
| 1998-12-31 | 2.98% |
| 1997-12-31 | 6.31% |
| 1996-12-31 | 5.23% |
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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