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Mativ Holdings Inc. (MATV) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Mativ Holdings Inc. stock (MATV) is currently trading at $8.76. Mativ Holdings Inc. PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.24. Analyst consensus price target for MATV is $18.25. WallStSmart rates MATV as Underperform.

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MATV

Mativ Holdings Inc.

NYSEBASIC MATERIALS
$8.76
$0.14 (1.62%)
52W$4.15
$15.31
Target$18.25+108.3%

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Smart Analysis

Mativ Holdings Inc. (MATV) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, eps growth. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Mativ Holdings Inc. (MATV) Key Strengths (4)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.2410/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
0.9010/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

EPS GrowthGrowth
6448.00%10/10

Earnings per share surging 6448.00% year-over-year

Institutional Own.Quality
93.31%10/10

93.31% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
9.64
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.239
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.729
Undervalued
MATV Target Price
$18.25
55% Upside

Mativ Holdings Inc. (MATV) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 1.7/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-49.70%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Profit MarginProfitability
-17.00%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Operating MarginProfitability
2.85%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

PEG RatioValuation
3.562/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Revenue GrowthGrowth
1.00%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 1.00% annually

Market CapQuality
$475M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Mativ Holdings Inc. (MATV) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 51/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.7/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.24), Price/Book (0.90) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 6448.00%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.56) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 1.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -49.70%, Operating Margin at 2.85%, Profit Margin at -17.00%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -49.70% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 1.00% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Price/Book) and negatives (Return on Equity, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

MATV Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

MATV's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.24x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 2.74x (1th percentile). The current valuation is 96% below its historical high of 5.56x set in Jan 2010, and 4% above its historical low of 0.23x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.3x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Mativ Holdings Inc. (MATV) · BASIC MATERIALSSPECIALTY CHEMICALS

The Big Picture

Mativ Holdings Inc. is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 2.0B with 1% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -17.0% profit margin.

Key Findings

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 8M in free cash flow and 19M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -17.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

High Debt Load

Debt-to-equity ratio of 2.76 is elevated. High leverage amplifies both gains and losses and increases financial risk.

What to Watch Next

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 4.9%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Debt management: total debt of 1.1B is significantly higher than cash (103M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Mativ Holdings Inc..

Bottom Line

Mativ Holdings Inc. is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Mativ Holdings Inc.(MATV)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

BASIC MATERIALS

Industry

SPECIALTY CHEMICALS

Country

USA

Mativ Holdings, Inc., provides advanced materials and engineering solutions for various industries worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.

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100 KIMBALL PLACE, ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, 30009