Matthews International Corporation (MATW)vsSeaboard Corporation (SEB)
MATW
Matthews International Corporation
$25.44
-2.53%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $793.79M
SEB
Seaboard Corporation
$5,433.10
+1.35%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $5.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Seaboard Corporation generates 711% more annual revenue ($9.83B vs $1.21B). SEB leads profitability with a 5.9% profit margin vs 0.8%. SEB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. SEB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
MATW
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
SEB
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MATW.
Margin of Safety
-28.6%
Fair Value
$4331.44
Current Price
$5433.10
$1101.66 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 752.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 277.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
3.6% revenue growth
5.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MATW
The strongest argument for MATW centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bull Case : SEB
The strongest argument for SEB centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.65 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : SEB
The primary concerns for SEB are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MATW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.09 — expect wider price swings.
SEB is growing revenue faster at 3.6% — sustainability is the question.
MATW generates stronger free cash flow (-19M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SEB scores higher overall (65/100 vs 54/100). 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.
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INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Seaboard Corporation is a global agribusiness and transportation company. The company is headquartered in Merriam, Kansas.
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