(MTCH) Match - Ratings and Ratios
Dating Apps, Online Dating, Social Networks, Matchmaking Services
MTCH EPS (Earnings per Share)
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Description: MTCH Match
Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH) is a leading provider of digital dating technologies, operating a diverse portfolio of brands including Tinder, Hinge, and Match. The companys services are available in over 40 languages, catering to a global user base. With a presence in multiple segments, including Tinder, Hinge, Evergreen and Emerging, and Match Group Asia, MTCH has established itself as a major player in the online dating industry.
From a business perspective, MTCHs revenue growth is largely driven by its ability to attract and retain users, as well as its monetization strategies, such as subscription-based models and in-app purchases. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch include Average Revenue Per User (ARPU), user acquisition costs, and the conversion rate of free users to paid subscribers. The companys diversified brand portfolio and global reach provide a solid foundation for growth, with opportunities to expand into new markets and demographics.
To evaluate MTCHs financial health, we can examine metrics such as revenue growth rate, gross margin, and operating cash flow. A high revenue growth rate and stable gross margin would indicate a strong business model, while a positive operating cash flow would suggest that the company is generating sufficient cash to invest in growth initiatives. Additionally, metrics such as customer lifetime value (CLV) and customer acquisition cost (CAC) can provide insights into the companys user acquisition and retention strategies.
From a valuation perspective, MTCHs price-to-sales (P/S) ratio and enterprise value-to-EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) ratio can be used to assess whether the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers and industry benchmarks. A comparison of MTCHs valuation multiples with those of its competitors, such as Bumble (BMBL) and Yelp (YELP), can provide valuable insights into the companys relative attractiveness.
MTCH Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 9,045m |
| Sub-Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| IPO / Inception | 2015-11-19 |
MTCH Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -29.5% |
| Fundamental | 76.9% |
| Dividend Rating | 10.8% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -10.2% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.57 of 5 |
MTCH Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 2.18% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 0.72% |
| Annual Growth 5y | % |
| Payout Consistency | 0.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 27.4% |
MTCH Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 91.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -3.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -89.7% |
| CAGR 5y | -8.49% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | -0.17 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | -0.25 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.40 |
| Alpha | 0.10 |
| Beta | 0.747 |
| Volatility | 33.84% |
| Current Volume | 2671.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 3157.6k |
| Stop Loss | 36.4 (-3.2%) |
| Signal | 0.34 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5
| Net Income (537.8m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 207.0m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.23 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 2.41pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -9.72% (prev 22.28%; Δ -32.00pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.25 (>3.0%) and CFO 956.6m > Net Income 537.8m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (3.09b) to EBITDA (926.6m) ratio: 3.34 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.70 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (263.8m) change vs 12m ago -0.24% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 71.11% (prev 71.23%; Δ -0.13pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 83.78% (prev 79.46%; Δ 4.33pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 5.72 (EBITDA TTM 926.6m / Interest Expense TTM 147.1m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -6.26
| (A) -0.09 = (Total Current Assets 769.9m - Total Current Liabilities 1.11b) / Total Assets 3.87b |
| (B) -1.64 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -6.34b / Total Assets 3.87b |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: -1.64 — check mapping/units |
| (C) 0.20 = EBIT TTM 841.3m / Avg Total Assets 4.12b |
| (D) -1.64 = Book Value of Equity -6.74b / Total Liabilities 4.10b |
| Total Rating: -6.26 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 76.92
| 1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 7.48% = 3.74 |
| 3. FCF Margin 26.30% = 6.58 |
| 4. Debt/Equity data missing |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 3.70 = -2.43 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 12.28)% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE data missing |
| 8. Rev. Trend 63.49% = 4.76 |
| 9. EPS Trend 5.47% = 0.27 |
What is the price of MTCH shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.82%, over one month by -0.66%, over three months by +24.91% and over the past year by +6.47%.
Is Match a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of MTCH is around 35.41 USD . This means that MTCH is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.8%.
Is MTCH a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 5
- Buy: 3
- Hold: 15
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the MTCH price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 38.5 | 2.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | 38.5 | 2.3% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 38.8 | 3.2% |
Last update: 2025-09-18 04:38
MTCH Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 340.4m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 18.6089
P/E Forward = 11.6686
P/S = 2.6213
P/B = 10.9696
P/EG = 0.4169
Beta = 1.367
Revenue TTM = 3.45b USD
EBIT TTM = 841.3m USD
EBITDA TTM = 926.6m USD
Long Term Debt = 2.86b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 573.4m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 3.43b USD (Calculated: Short Term 573.4m + Long Term 2.86b)
Net Debt = 3.09b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 12.13b USD (9.04b + Debt 3.43b - CCE 340.4m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 5.72 (Ebit TTM 841.3m / Interest Expense TTM 147.1m)
FCF Yield = 7.48% (FCF TTM 907.6m / Enterprise Value 12.13b)
FCF Margin = 26.30% (FCF TTM 907.6m / Revenue TTM 3.45b)
Net Margin = 15.59% (Net Income TTM 537.8m / Revenue TTM 3.45b)
Gross Margin = 71.11% ((Revenue TTM 3.45b - Cost of Revenue TTM 996.9m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -1.80 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 12.13b / Book Value Of Equity -6.74b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.94% (Interest Expense 32.2m / Debt 3.43b)
Taxrate = 21.69% (152.7m / 704.1m)
NOPAT = 658.7m (EBIT 841.3m * (1 - 21.69%))
Current Ratio = 0.70 (Total Current Assets 769.9m / Total Current Liabilities 1.11b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.70 (Net Debt 3.09b / EBITDA 926.6m)
Debt / FCF = 3.78 (Debt 3.43b / FCF TTM 907.6m)
Total Stockholder Equity = -141.4m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 13.90% (Net Income 537.8m, Total Assets 3.87b )
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 537.8m / Total Stockholder Equity -141.4m)
RoCE = 31.00% (Ebit 841.3m / (Equity -141.4m + L.T.Debt 2.86b))
RoIC = 18.84% (NOPAT 658.7m / Invested Capital 3.50b)
WACC = 6.56% (E(9.04b)/V(12.47b) * Re(8.77%)) + (D(3.43b)/V(12.47b) * Rd(0.94%) * (1-Tc(0.22)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -63.64 | Cagr: -0.58%
Discount Rate = 8.77% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.98% ; FCFE base≈912.6m ; Y1≈993.7m ; Y5≈1.25b
Fair Price DCF = 79.11 (DCF Value 19.03b / Shares Outstanding 240.6m; 5y FCF grow 10.10% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 5.47 | EPS CAGR: 7.63% | SUE: -0.47 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 63.49 | Revenue CAGR: 2.38% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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