Matthews International Corporation (MATW)vsOtter Tail Corporation (OTTR)
MATW
Matthews International Corporation
$25.44
-2.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $793.79M
OTTR
Otter Tail Corporation
$86.77
+0.35%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $3.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Otter Tail Corporation generates 8% more annual revenue ($1.31B vs $1.21B). OTTR leads profitability with a 21.3% profit margin vs 0.8%. MATW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.86. OTTR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
MATW
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
OTTR
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 752.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.7%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MATW
The strongest argument for MATW centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : OTTR
The strongest argument for OTTR centers on Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.3% and operating margin at 24.7%.
Bear Case : MATW
The primary concerns for MATW are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. A P/E of 84.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : OTTR
The primary concerns for OTTR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MATW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
OTTR is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
MATW generates stronger free cash flow (-19M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
OTTR scores higher overall (67/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 21.3% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Matthews International Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Matthews International Corporation offers global brand solutions, commemoration products and industrial technologies. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Visit Website →Otter Tail Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Otter Tail Corporation is engaged in electrical service, manufacturing and plastic piping businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
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