Matson Inc (MATX) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Matson Inc (MATX) has net assets worth $2.69 Billion USD as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($4.60 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.91 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Matson Inc liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $2.69 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 58.44% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.36% |
| 5-Year Change | 175.91% |
| 10-Year Change | 488.55% |
| Growth Volatility | 20.38 |
Matson Inc - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)
This chart illustrates how Matson Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Matson Inc balance sheet assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Matson Inc (1985–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Matson Inc from 1985 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is Matson Inc worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $2.65 Billion | +10.47% |
| 2023-12-31 | $2.40 Billion | +4.52% |
| 2022-12-31 | $2.30 Billion | +37.75% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.67 Billion | +73.47% |
| 2020-12-31 | $961.20 Million | +19.30% |
| 2019-12-31 | $805.70 Million | +6.67% |
| 2018-12-31 | $755.30 Million | +11.53% |
| 2017-12-31 | $677.20 Million | +36.84% |
| 2016-12-31 | $494.90 Million | +9.83% |
| 2015-12-31 | $450.60 Million | +23.86% |
| 2014-12-31 | $363.80 Million | +7.57% |
| 2013-12-31 | $338.20 Million | +20.83% |
| 2012-12-31 | $279.90 Million | -75.08% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.12 Billion | -1.14% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.14 Billion | +4.70% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.08 Billion | +1.21% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | -5.13% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.13 Billion | +10.03% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | +1.28% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.01 Billion | +12.17% |
| 2004-12-31 | $904.00 Million | +11.47% |
| 2003-12-31 | $811.00 Million | +19.43% |
| 2002-12-31 | $679.08 Million | -4.44% |
| 2001-12-31 | $710.67 Million | +2.45% |
| 2000-12-31 | $693.65 Million | +3.38% |
| 1999-12-31 | $670.96 Million | -3.41% |
| 1998-12-31 | $694.64 Million | -3.47% |
| 1997-12-31 | $719.59 Million | +5.15% |
| 1996-12-31 | $684.33 Million | +5.33% |
| 1995-12-31 | $649.68 Million | +2.70% |
| 1994-12-31 | $632.61 Million | +7.77% |
| 1993-12-31 | $587.00 Million | +4.99% |
| 1992-12-31 | $559.10 Million | -23.92% |
| 1991-12-31 | $734.90 Million | +7.61% |
| 1990-12-31 | $682.90 Million | +12.86% |
| 1989-12-31 | $605.10 Million | +0.97% |
| 1988-12-31 | $599.30 Million | +21.64% |
| 1987-12-31 | $492.70 Million | -11.97% |
| 1986-12-31 | $559.70 Million | +11.67% |
| 1985-12-31 | $501.20 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Matson Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 401.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $2.34 Billion | 88.13% |
| Common Stock | $24.70 Million | 0.93% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-6.50 Million | -0.25% |
| Other Components | $296.70 Million | 11.19% |
| Total Equity | $2.65 Billion | 100.00% |
Matson Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Matson Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
GS Holdings
KO:078930
|
$5.16 Billion |
|
KEDA INDL GRP.C.LTD GDR A
F:T0T
|
$5.16 Billion |
|
Perseus Mining Ltd
TO:PRU
|
$5.16 Billion |
|
China National Software & Service Co Ltd
SHG:600536
|
$5.16 Billion |
|
Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd
F:39EA
|
$5.15 Billion |
|
Randstad NV
AS:RAND
|
$5.15 Billion |
|
TAL Education Group
NYSE:TAL
|
$5.15 Billion |
|
Perseus Mining Ltd
AU:PRU
|
$5.14 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Matson Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 2,400,700,000 to 2,652,000,000, a change of 251,300,000 (10.5%).
- Net income of 476,400,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 44,800,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 199,100,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,700,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $476.40 Million | +17.96% |
| Dividends Paid | $44.80 Million | -1.69% |
| Share Repurchases | $199.10 Million | -7.51% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $1.70 Million | +0.06% |
| Other Changes | $17.10 Million | +0.64% |
| Total Change | $- | 10.47% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Matson Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 2.24x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 19.30x to 2.24x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $8.99 | $173.55 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $9.99 | $173.55 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $9.41 | $173.55 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $10.42 | $173.55 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $12.87 | $173.55 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $13.87 | $173.55 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $15.27 | $173.55 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $12.13 | $173.55 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $12.61 | $173.55 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $13.71 | $173.55 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $14.26 | $173.55 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $15.11 | $173.55 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $15.93 | $173.55 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $15.52 | $173.55 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $15.53 | $173.55 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $16.93 | $173.55 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $17.47 | $173.55 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $17.59 | $173.55 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $19.22 | $173.55 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $20.88 | $173.55 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $23.05 | $173.55 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $23.65 | $173.55 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $26.22 | $173.55 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $25.83 | $173.55 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $26.40 | $173.55 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $27.37 | $173.55 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $26.74 | $173.55 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $6.56 | $173.55 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $7.85 | $173.55 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $8.38 | $173.55 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $10.24 | $173.55 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $11.38 | $173.55 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $15.68 | $173.55 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $17.57 | $173.55 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $18.61 | $173.55 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $22.10 | $173.55 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $38.60 | $173.55 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $58.45 | $173.55 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $67.25 | $173.55 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $77.54 | $173.55 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Matson Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 17.96%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 13.92%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.74x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.73x
- Recent ROE (17.96%) is above the historical average (15.91%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 16.68% | 17.51% | 0.55x | 1.72x | $33.48 Million |
| 1986 | 16.51% | 18.32% | 0.54x | 1.67x | $36.43 Million |
| 1987 | 24.44% | 19.08% | 0.64x | 1.99x | $71.13 Million |
| 1988 | 22.54% | 20.33% | 0.62x | 1.79x | $75.17 Million |
| 1989 | 33.50% | 32.70% | 0.54x | 1.88x | $142.19 Million |
| 1990 | 16.87% | 15.94% | 0.53x | 2.01x | $46.91 Million |
| 1991 | 12.57% | 12.82% | 0.46x | 2.12x | $18.91 Million |
| 1992 | 3.38% | 2.59% | 0.43x | 3.02x | $-37.01 Million |
| 1993 | 11.41% | 6.96% | 0.50x | 3.26x | $8.29 Million |
| 1994 | 11.79% | 6.18% | 0.63x | 3.06x | $11.35 Million |
| 1995 | 8.58% | 5.46% | 0.57x | 2.74x | $-9.21 Million |
| 1996 | 9.54% | 5.30% | 0.68x | 2.63x | $-3.15 Million |
| 1997 | 11.31% | 6.38% | 0.75x | 2.37x | $9.43 Million |
| 1998 | 3.62% | 1.92% | 0.82x | 2.31x | $-44.32 Million |
| 1999 | 9.33% | 6.52% | 0.61x | 2.33x | $-4.52 Million |
| 2000 | 13.06% | 8.48% | 0.64x | 2.40x | $21.20 Million |
| 2001 | 15.57% | 9.30% | 0.77x | 2.17x | $39.56 Million |
| 2002 | 8.02% | 5.33% | 0.70x | 2.15x | $-14.36 Million |
| 2003 | 9.99% | 6.64% | 0.69x | 2.17x | $-100.00K |
| 2004 | 11.17% | 6.78% | 0.84x | 1.97x | $10.60 Million |
| 2005 | 12.43% | 7.86% | 0.77x | 2.04x | $24.60 Million |
| 2006 | 11.88% | 7.59% | 0.71x | 2.19x | $19.30 Million |
| 2007 | 12.57% | 8.45% | 0.68x | 2.19x | $29.00 Million |
| 2008 | 12.31% | 6.95% | 0.81x | 2.19x | $24.80 Million |
| 2009 | 4.06% | 3.13% | 0.59x | 2.19x | $-64.50 Million |
| 2010 | 8.10% | 5.59% | 0.66x | 2.20x | $-21.60 Million |
| 2011 | 3.05% | 1.99% | 0.68x | 2.27x | $-78.10 Million |
| 2012 | 16.40% | 2.94% | 1.33x | 4.20x | $17.91 Million |
| 2013 | 15.88% | 3.28% | 1.31x | 3.69x | $19.88 Million |
| 2014 | 19.46% | 4.13% | 1.22x | 3.85x | $34.42 Million |
| 2015 | 22.86% | 5.46% | 1.13x | 3.71x | $57.94 Million |
| 2016 | 16.45% | 4.19% | 0.89x | 4.40x | $31.91 Million |
| 2017 | 34.11% | 11.29% | 0.88x | 3.44x | $163.28 Million |
| 2018 | 14.43% | 4.90% | 0.89x | 3.32x | $33.47 Million |
| 2019 | 10.26% | 3.75% | 0.77x | 3.53x | $2.13 Million |
| 2020 | 20.09% | 8.10% | 0.82x | 3.02x | $96.98 Million |
| 2021 | 55.62% | 23.63% | 1.06x | 2.21x | $760.66 Million |
| 2022 | 46.32% | 24.50% | 1.00x | 1.89x | $834.21 Million |
| 2023 | 12.38% | 9.60% | 0.72x | 1.79x | $57.03 Million |
| 2024 | 17.96% | 13.92% | 0.74x | 1.73x | $211.20 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Matson Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Marine Shipping industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Marine Shipping
- Average net assets among peers: $832,980,632
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 8.96%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matson Inc (MATX) | $2.69 Billion | 16.68% | 0.71x | $5.16 Billion |
| Ardmore Shpng (ASC) | $347.61 Million | 9.19% | 1.24x | $552.67 Million |
| BW LPG Limited (BWLP) | $1.60 Billion | 13.91% | 0.60x | $2.23 Billion |
| Capital Clean Energy Carriers Corp. (CCEC) | $1.17 Billion | 3.96% | 1.67x | $1.19 Billion |
| C3is Inc. (CISS) | $43.89 Million | 1.26% | 0.02x | $1.91 Million |
| Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited (CMDB) | $446.01 Million | 20.28% | 0.95x | $402.68 Million |
| Costamare Inc (CMRE) | $802.64 Million | 14.34% | 2.38x | $1.99 Billion |
| Castor Maritime Inc (CTRM) | $8.49 Million | 10.34% | 0.03x | $20.00 Million |
| Danaos Corporation (DAC) | $3.02 Billion | 19.11% | 0.21x | $2.12 Billion |
| Diana Shipping Inc. (DSX) | $570.06 Million | -1.85% | 0.88x | $206.08 Million |
| Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (ECO) | $316.37 Million | -0.95% | 1.11x | $1.68 Billion |
About Matson Inc
Matson, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of ocean transportation and logistics services. It operates through two segments, Ocean Transportation and Logistics. The Ocean Transportation segment offers ocean freight transportation services to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia. It primarily trans… Read more