Matson Inc (MATX)vsPangaea Logistic (PANL)
MATX
Matson Inc
$232.92
-0.78%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.78B
PANL
Pangaea Logistic
$8.38
-0.36%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $542.12M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Matson Inc generates 387% more annual revenue ($3.46B vs $710.25M). MATX leads profitability with a 13.4% profit margin vs 6.7%. PANL trades at a lower P/E of 11.5x. MATX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
MATX
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
PANL
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MATX.
Margin of Safety
-41.4%
Fair Value
$6.37
Current Price
$8.38
$2.01 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 46.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.4% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
1.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MATX
The strongest argument for MATX centers on Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 16.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : PANL
The strongest argument for PANL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : MATX
The primary concerns for MATX are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : PANL
The primary concerns for PANL are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MATX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
PANL is growing revenue faster at 19.4% — sustainability is the question.
PANL generates stronger free cash flow (21M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor MARINE SHIPPING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MATX scores higher overall (69/100 vs 52/100) and 16.7% revenue growth. 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.
Matson Inc
INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
Matson, Inc. provides logistics and shipping services. The company is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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INDUSTRIALS · MARINE SHIPPING · USA
Pangea Logistics Solutions, Ltd., provides dry bulk shipping and logistics services by sea to industrial customers around the world. The company is headquartered in Newport, Rhode Island.
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