Operating Margin - Matson Inc (NYSE:MATX)

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Price: 123.12 USD -1.25%

Market Cap: 3.8B USD

14.5%

Current

17%

Average

11.1%

Industry

Operating Margin represents how efficiently a company is able to generate profit through its core operations.

Higher ratios are generally better, illustrating the company is efficient in its operations and is good at turning sales into profits.

Operating Margin

14.5%

Operating Profit

489.9m

Revenue

3.4B

Operating Margin Across Competitors

Country		Company	Market Cap	Operating Margin
US		Matson Inc NYSE:MATX	3.8B USD	14%
DK		AP Moeller - Maersk A/S CSE:MAERSK B	218.5B DKK	9%
CN		COSCO Shipping Holdings Co Ltd SSE:601919	237.6B CNY	19%
CH		Kuehne und Nagel International AG SIX:KNIN	20.4B CHF	6%
DE		Hapag Lloyd AG XETRA:HLAG	20B EUR	8%
JP		Nippon Yusen KK TSE:9101	2.1T JPY	7%
KR	H	HMM Co Ltd KRX:011200	19.4T KRW	19%
TW		Evergreen Marine Corp Taiwan Ltd TWSE:2603	402.7B TWD	24%
HK		Orient Overseas (International) Ltd HKEX:316	81.6B HKD	25%
JP		Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd TSE:9104	1.5T JPY	8%
HK		SITC International Holdings Co Ltd HKEX:1308	74.9B HKD	37%

Matson Inc
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Economic Moat

None

Market Cap

3.8B USD

Industry

Marine

Matson Inc., with its roots tracing back to the late 19th century, has long been a pivotal player in the Pacific shipping industry. Initially founded as a trading and passenger service between the mainland United States and Hawaii, Matson has evolved through the decades to become a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. Its historical expertise in navigating the vast Pacific Ocean has granted it a unique position, especially as Hawaii became a state and the Pacific Rim economy expanded. Matson's fleet, characterized by modern, efficient vessels, primarily ferries goods such as consumer products, apparel, vehicles, and even military supplies across the Pacific. Additionally, its services extend beyond just transport; Matson offers a comprehensive integrated logistics framework that includes rail intermodal services and highway transportation, amplifying their role in supply chain management. The financial pulse of Matson Inc. beats strongest within its core shipping routes between the U.S. mainland, Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and other Pacific islands, a market where it has effectively maintained a dominant presence. By leveraging its deep-seated knowledge of these routes, Matson ensures not only timeliness and reliability but also a diverse service suite that appeals to large corporations and individual consumers alike. Furthermore, Matson has diversified its revenue streams by venturing into third-party logistics services. It operates Matson Logistics, which provides multimodal transportation services such as warehousing and distribution. This diversification helps balance fluctuations in trade volumes and freight rates, ensuring steady profitability. Through strategic investments in technology and infrastructure, Matson continues to bolster its operations, catering to the ever-evolving demands of international trade, showcasing a business model that is as robust and dynamic as the Pacific tides it sails.

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Matson Inc
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