Matrix Service Company (MTRX) P/E Ratio History
UndervaluedTrading at 37.8x vs 5Y avg 309.6x · 85th percentile · Below historical baseline · Data 1991–2027
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of November 8, 2026, Matrix Service Company (MTRX) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.8x, with a stock price of $9.64 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.26.
The current P/E is 88% below its 5-year average of 309.6x. Over the past five years, MTRX's P/E has ranged from a low of 14.8x to a high of 5594.3x, placing the current valuation at the 85th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 22.3x, MTRX trades at a 70% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 417 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 193.8x.
Relative to the broader market, MTRX commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 21.8x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our MTRX DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
MTRX Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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MTRX P/E vs Peers
Utility, Power and Telecom Contractors peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4B | 36.7 | 2.00 | +52% | |
| $4B | 21.4 | 1.28 | +311%Best | |
| $1B | 16.2 | - | +121% | |
| $6B | 14.0 | 0.28 | +52% | |
| $81B | 48.8 | 2.83 | +13% | |
| $27B | 17.5 | 0.27Best | +31% | |
| $5B | 10.6Lowest | - | +15% | |
| $238B | 34.0 | 1.34 | +7% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
MTRX Historical P/E Data (1991–2027)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2027 Q1 | Sep 30 2026 | $9.57 | $0.26 | 37.1x | -56% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Sep 30 2019 | $17.14 | $1.16 | 14.8x | -83% |
| FY2019 Q4 | Jun 30 2019 | $20.26 | $1.02 | 19.8x | -77% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Mar 31 2019 | $19.58 | $0.00 | 5594.3x | +6489% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Mar 31 2018 | $13.70 | $0.08 | 162.9x | +92% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Mar 31 2017 | $16.50 | $0.37 | 44.6x | -47% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Dec 31 2016 | $22.70 | $1.05 | 21.6x | -75% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Sep 30 2016 | $18.76 | $1.05 | 17.9x | -79% |
| FY2016 Q4 | - | $16.49 | $1.07 | 15.4x | -82% |
| FY2016 Q3 | - | $17.70 | $1.13 | 15.7x | -82% |
| FY2016 Q2 | - | $20.54 | $0.86 | 23.9x | -72% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Sep 30 2015 | $22.47 | $0.78 | 28.8x | -66% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $18.28 | $0.63 | 29.0x | -66% |
| FY2015 Q3 | - | $17.56 | $0.51 | 34.4x | -59% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Dec 31 2014 | $22.32 | $1.04 | 21.5x | -75% |
| FY2015 Q1 | - | $24.12 | $1.30 | 18.6x | -78% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Jun 30 2014 | $32.79 | $1.33 | 24.7x | -71% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Mar 31 2014 | $33.78 | $1.33 | 25.4x | -70% |
| FY2014 Q2 | - | $24.43 | $1.16 | 21.1x | -75% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Sep 30 2013 | $19.62 | $0.99 | 19.8x | -77% |
| FY2013 Q4 | Jun 30 2013 | $15.58 | $0.92 | 16.9x | -80% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Mar 31 2013 | $14.90 | $0.71 | 21.0x | -75% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Dec 31 2012 | $11.50 | $0.65 | 17.7x | -79% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Sep 30 2012 | $10.58 | $0.71 | 14.9x | -82% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Jun 30 2012 | $11.33 | $0.66 | 17.2x | -80% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Mar 31 2012 | $14.01 | $0.81 | 17.3x | -80% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Dec 31 2011 | $9.44 | $0.80 | 11.8x | -86% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Sep 30 2011 | $8.51 | $0.73 | 11.7x | -86% |
| FY2011 Q4 | - | $13.38 | $0.72 | 18.6x | -78% |
| FY2011 Q3 | - | $13.90 | $0.34 | 40.9x | -52% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Dec 31 2010 | $12.18 | $0.16 | 75.0x | -12% |
| FY2011 Q1 | - | $8.76 | $0.13 | 66.2x | -22% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Jun 30 2010 | $9.31 | $0.18 | 51.0x | -40% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Mar 31 2010 | $10.76 | $0.60 | 17.9x | -79% |
| FY2010 Q2 | - | $10.65 | $0.76 | 14.0x | -83% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Sep 30 2009 | $10.87 | $0.97 | 11.2x | -87% |
| FY2009 Q4 | May 31 2009 | $11.32 | $1.16 | 9.8x | -89% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Feb 28 2009 | $6.96 | $1.24 | 5.6x | -93% |
| FY2009 Q2 | Nov 30 2008 | $7.64 | $1.30 | 5.9x | -93% |
| FY2009 Q1 | Aug 31 2008 | $26.28 | $0.93 | 28.3x | -67% |
| FY2008 Q4 | May 31 2008 | $24.11 | $0.80 | 30.2x | -64% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Feb 29 2008 | $20.34 | $0.53 | 38.3x | -55% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Nov 30 2007 | $26.09 | $0.54 | 48.3x | -43% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Aug 31 2007 | $18.92 | $0.83 | 22.7x | -73% |
| FY2007 Q4 | - | $25.55 | $0.71 | 35.8x | -58% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Feb 28 2007 | $17.93 | $0.80 | 22.4x | -74% |
| FY2007 Q2 | - | $15.98 | $0.64 | 25.1x | -70% |
| FY2007 Q1 | - | $13.19 | $0.42 | 31.3x | -63% |
| FY2006 Q4 | May 31 2006 | $11.84 | $0.33 | 35.6x | -58% |
| FY2005 Q2 | - | $7.45 | $0.17 | 43.7x | -49% |
| FY2005 Q1 | - | $4.49 | $0.28 | 16.2x | -81% |
| FY2004 Q4 | May 31 2004 | $10.70 | $0.55 | 19.5x | -77% |
| FY2004 Q3 | Feb 29 2004 | $14.19 | $0.76 | 18.7x | -78% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Nov 30 2003 | $15.95 | $0.70 | 22.7x | -73% |
| FY2004 Q1 | Aug 31 2003 | $10.40 | $0.63 | 16.4x | -81% |
| FY2003 Q4 | May 31 2003 | $7.50 | $0.51 | 14.8x | -83% |
| FY2003 Q3 | Feb 28 2003 | $4.66 | $0.40 | 11.7x | -86% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Nov 30 2002 | $4.59 | $0.40 | 11.4x | -87% |
| FY2003 Q1 | Aug 31 2002 | $4.03 | $0.39 | 10.3x | -88% |
| FY2002 Q4 | Jun 30 2002 | $4.26 | $0.37 | 11.5x | -86% |
| FY2002 Q3 | - | $3.75 | $0.39 | 9.6x | -89% |
| FY2002 Q2 | Nov 30 2001 | $3.49 | $0.40 | 8.7x | -90% |
| FY2002 Q1 | Aug 31 2001 | $3.34 | $0.36 | 9.4x | -89% |
| FY2001 Q4 | - | $3.63 | $0.28 | 12.8x | -85% |
| FY2001 Q3 | Feb 28 2001 | $2.81 | $0.19 | 14.4x | -83% |
| FY2001 Q2 | - | $2.81 | $0.18 | 16.0x | -81% |
| FY2001 Q1 | - | $2.44 | $0.26 | 9.4x | -89% |
| FY2000 Q4 | May 31 2000 | $2.31 | $0.37 | 6.3x | -93% |
| FY1999 Q3 | Feb 28 1999 | $2.00 | $0.15 | 13.0x | -85% |
| FY1998 Q2 | Nov 30 1997 | $3.97 | $0.17 | 23.3x | -73% |
| FY1998 Q1 | Aug 31 1997 | $3.69 | $0.17 | 21.7x | -74% |
| FY1997 Q4 | May 31 1997 | $4.22 | $0.17 | 25.6x | -70% |
| FY1997 Q3 | Feb 28 1997 | $3.84 | $0.16 | 23.9x | -72% |
| FY1997 Q2 | Nov 30 1996 | $2.94 | $0.15 | 19.5x | -77% |
| FY1997 Q1 | Aug 31 1996 | $2.69 | $0.14 | 19.8x | -77% |
| FY1996 Q4 | May 31 1996 | $2.94 | $0.13 | 22.5x | -74% |
| FY1996 Q3 | - | $2.31 | $0.06 | 36.4x | -57% |
| FY1995 Q3 | - | $2.63 | $0.04 | 71.1x | -16% |
| FY1995 Q2 | Nov 30 1994 | $3.44 | $0.18 | 19.4x | -77% |
| FY1995 Q1 | Aug 31 1994 | $3.38 | $0.15 | 23.0x | -73% |
| FY1994 Q4 | - | $3.81 | $0.15 | 26.0x | -69% |
| FY1994 Q3 | Feb 28 1994 | $4.75 | $0.17 | 28.8x | -66% |
| FY1994 Q2 | - | $4.88 | $0.15 | 32.5x | -62% |
| FY1994 Q1 | - | $4.88 | $0.17 | 29.5x | -65% |
| FY1993 Q4 | May 31 1993 | $4.63 | $0.20 | 22.6x | -73% |
| FY1993 Q3 | Feb 28 1993 | $5.50 | $0.36 | 15.3x | -82% |
| FY1993 Q2 | Nov 30 1992 | $5.00 | $0.42 | 11.8x | -86% |
| FY1993 Q1 | Aug 31 1992 | $7.50 | $0.47 | 15.8x | -81% |
| FY1992 Q4 | May 31 1992 | $10.25 | $0.47 | 22.0x | -74% |
| FY1992 Q3 | Feb 29 1992 | $11.81 | $0.39 | 30.7x | -64% |
| FY1992 Q2 | Nov 30 1991 | $12.75 | $0.38 | 34.0x | -60% |
| FY1992 Q1 | Aug 31 1991 | $13.88 | $0.38 | 37.0x | -56% |
| FY1991 Q4 | May 31 1991 | $11.25 | $0.34 | 33.2x | -61% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 84.9x
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MTRX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MTRX stock.
What is MTRX's P/E ratio?
Matrix Service Company (MTRX) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 37.8x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $0.26. The 5-year average P/E is 309.6x and the historical range spans 14.8x to 5594.3x.
Is MTRX stock overvalued or undervalued?
MTRX trades at 37.8x P/E, below its 5-year average of 309.6x. At the 85th percentile of its historical range (14.8x–5594.3x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is MTRX stock expensive?
No, MTRX is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of 37.8x is below the 5-year average of 309.6x and sits at the 85th percentile of its valuation range.
What is MTRX's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, MTRX's P/E ratio has ranged from 14.8x to 5594.3x, with a median of 23.9x and an average of 309.6x. The current P/E of 37.8x places the stock at the 85th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1991–2027.
How does MTRX's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
MTRX trades at 37.8x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 21.8x. The 73% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does MTRX's valuation compare to Industrials peers?
Matrix Service Company P/E of 37.8x compares to the Industrials sector median of 22.3x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is MTRX's PEG ratio?
MTRX PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 37.8x and EPS growth of 91.5%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is MTRX's earnings yield?
MTRX earnings yield is 2.65%, the inverse of its 37.8x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.