Matson Inc (MATX)vsSFL Corporation Ltd (SFL)
MATX
Matson Inc
$230.18
+0.96%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.78B
SFL
SFL Corporation Ltd
$13.18
+3.94%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Matson Inc generates 386% more annual revenue ($3.46B vs $712.36M). MATX leads profitability with a 13.4% profit margin vs 9.0%. MATX trades at a lower P/E of 15.3x. MATX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
MATX
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
SFL
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MATX.
Margin of Safety
+52.7%
Fair Value
$21.14
Current Price
$13.18
$7.96 discount
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
Strong operational efficiency at 33.7%
Earnings expanding 2179.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
2.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.3% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
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 : SFL
The strongest argument for SFL centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bear Case : MATX
The primary concerns for MATX are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : SFL
The primary concerns for SFL are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 52.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 2.30 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MATX profiles as a growth stock while SFL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
MATX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
MATX is growing revenue faster at 16.7% — sustainability is the question.
SFL generates stronger free cash flow (72M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MATX scores higher overall (69/100 vs 55/100) and 16.7% revenue growth. SFL offers better value entry with a 52.7% margin of safety. 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
SFL Corporation Ltd. is engaged in the ownership, operation and chartering of vessels and related assets offshore in medium and long-term charters. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.
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