Match Group, Inc (MTCH) Stock Analysis
Market Closed
Sector: Technology · Industry: Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.
AnalystsHold27 analystsWhat's happening with MTCH
Price History
5-Year Weekly Candlestick Chart
Profile
Strong earnings quality and valuation; profitability lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation75/100 · Strong
- P/E vs own history (33th pct)20/25
- FCF yield (10.9%)25/25
- P/S (2.7x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth68/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (4.0%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (21.9%)25/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (26.5%)25/25
- Fwd implied growth (9.8%)12/25
- Profitability45/100 · Weak
- ROIC (n/a)0/25
- ROE (n/a)0/25
- Net margin (18.8%)20/25
- Operating margin (26.6%)25/25
- Financial Health64/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (-0.03)3/25
- Current ratio (1.57)18/25
- Interest coverage (6.6x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (Net cash)25/25
- Quality84/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-2.96)25/25
- FCF conversion (154%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 11.9%)12/25
About Match Group, Inc
Match Group Inc is a provider of online dating products. Show more
The company's portfolio of brands includes Tinder, Hinge, Match, Meetic, OkCupid, Pairs, Plenty Of Fish, Azar, BLK, and more, each built to increase its user's likelihood of connecting with others. The company has four operating segments: Tinder, Hinge, Evergreen and Emerging, and Match Group Asia. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Tinder segment.
Headquarters: DALLAS, TX · Employees: 2,209 · Website ↗
Insider Transactions
Recent SEC Form 4 filings
- SellOpen market sale · filed 2026-09-03-3531 sh2026-09-02
- SellOption exercise · filed 2026-09-03-71 sh2026-09-01
- SellOption exercise · filed 2026-09-03-6692 sh2026-09-01
- SellOption exercise · filed 2026-09-03-165 sh2026-09-01
- SellOption exercise · filed 2026-09-03-4612 sh2026-09-01
+3 more recent filings
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot — pillar inputs plus per-share and market context
Valuation
75B+P/E (TTM)15.1xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 11.4x–205.0x · 33rd pct
P/FCF8.1xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield10.9%A
Grade A: ValueTTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 1.6%–13.5% · 80th pct
P/S (TTM)2.66xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 2.1x–19.0x · 35th pct
EV/EBITDA11.1xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales3.5xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E13.8xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B RatioNeg. EquityC
Grade C: BuybacksPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.23B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.96%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio30.4%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
45D+ROIC—
NOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROENeg. EquityC
Grade C: BuybacksReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA16.2%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin18.8%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin26.6%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin73.8%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin29.0%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin22.0%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Financial Health
64BAltman Z-Score-0.03D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.57xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.38xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage6.6xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt RepaymentNet CashA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity—
Debt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt—
Cash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Growth
68BRevenue CAGR4.0%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR21.9%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)26.5%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth9.8%B
Grade B: LowImplied 1Y EPS growth from forward P/E vs our TTM EPS. Sparse — only where forward estimates exist
Dilution (5Y)-19.7%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income37.2%D
Grade D: HighStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue7.0%C
Grade C: MedTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Quality
1/10 Loss Years84APiotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.96A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion153.9%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability11.9%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue1.8%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.78xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
More metrics — Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.70
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$4.44
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$-1.29C
Grade C: NegativeShareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt—
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$1.02B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$-218.12M
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability0.95xD
Grade D: RiskyTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$9.37B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.49C
Grade C: VolatilePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
Takeaway
Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash. · Current P/E of 15.1x sits at the 33rd percentile of its historical range.
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Mar 2026 · Ratio snapshot Sep 25, 2026
Key Insights: Match Group, Inc (MTCH)
Match Group, Inc meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of -0.03 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.96 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Match Group, Inc converts about 29% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Company is effectively debt-free after netting cash.
- Match Group, Inc posted a net loss in 1 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
- At a valuation score of 75/100, MTCH trades near the cheapest end of its own historical range (P/E 15.1).
See how MTCH ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all MTCH moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22 | Regular | 41.72 | -3.35% | -2.30 |
| Sep 22 | After-hours | 41.75 | -3.27% | -2.25 |
Frequently Asked Questions about MTCH
Is MTCH stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Match Group, Inc's financial health at 64/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is MTCH stock overvalued?
Match Group, Inc trades at a trailing P/E of 15.1 and our valuation score rates it 75/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Match Group, Inc report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for MTCH. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Match Group, Inc operate in?
Match Group, Inc operates in the Technology sector, within the Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Match Group, Inc do?
Match Group Inc is a provider of online dating products.
About Match Group, Inc (MTCH) Stock
Match Group, Inc (MTCH) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. industry. Real-time pricing data for Match Group, Inc is available on this page with a market capitalization of $9.4 billion. The financial health score for MTCH is 64/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for MTCH stock.
MTCH Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time MTCH stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for MTCH with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Match Group, Inc across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 64/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for MTCH.
- Sector peers: Compare MTCH against 10 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is MTCH a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Match Group, Inc (MTCH) as an investment. The financial health score of 64/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Match Group, Inc (MTCH) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.