Does Mativ Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?

Based on its FY2025 SEC filings, the Moat Index scores Mativ Holdings, Inc. (MATV) 19.6 out of 100 — below the Shallow-moat bar, so no moat. The four filters behind that score (each 0–100): pricing power 20, returns on capital 11, balance-sheet safety 28, capital discipline 24.

Is MATV stock trading below its intrinsic value?

Against a deliberately conservative owner-earnings model (9% discount rate, 0% assumed growth, capped at 4%), estimated intrinsic value is $8.15 per share versus a recent price of $8.02 — around fair value. This is an educational estimate computed from primary SEC filings, not investment advice.

How has MATV's Moat Score changed over time?

The record logs 2 readings since Jul 17, 2026; the latest reads 19.6 out of 100 (no moat). No tier changes on record yet. The history is append-only — readings are only ever added, never rewritten.

The Moat Index

Mativ Holdings, Inc.

MATV · Materials · $438.5M mkt cap · FY2025 filings · No moat ·

Doesn't clear the bar

No moat

The four filters

Pricing power20

Median gross margin 23.2% over 10y, variable.

Returns on capital11

Median ROIC 4.0%, above the 9% hurdle in 30% of years.

Balance-sheet safety28

Net debt/EBITDA n/ax, interest coverage -5x.

Capital discipline24

Owner earnings trend unclear, share count growing (dilution).

Margin of safety

Above valueOn sale

Around fair value

Owner earnings (normalized): $40.1M
Est. intrinsic value / share: $8.15
Recent price: $8.02
Discount to value: Around fair value

Conservative model: 9% discount rate, 0% assumed growth (capped at 4%), maintenance capex ≈ min(capex, D&A).

Fundamentals

There's no normalized fundamentals series for MATV yet — it appears once ingest has processed its filings.

Moat Score history

Moat Score over timeLast scored reading of each day, on the 0–100 scale19.6 / 100

Score history begins Jul 17, 2026 — the record builds from here and can’t be backfilled.

Tier changesSame-methodology crossings of the Wide / Narrow / Shallow bars

None yet — MATV has read No moat for every logged capture since Jul 17, 2026.

Scores are logged append-only and never overwritten — this record can’t be backfilled, which is exactly why it’s worth keeping.

Materials context

#189 of 214 scored Materials companies, ranked by Moat Score.

Nearest peers by Moat Score

#187HLX Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.19.9 out of 100, No moatNo moat
#188HYMC HYCROFT MINING HOLDING CORPORATION19.8 out of 100, No moatNo moat
#190CEIN Camber Energy, Inc.19.6 out of 100, No moatNo moat
#191PROP Prairie Operating Co.18.9 out of 100, No moatNo moat

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Common questions about MATV

Does Mativ Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?: Based on its FY2025 SEC filings, the Moat Index scores Mativ Holdings, Inc. (MATV) 19.6 out of 100 — below the Shallow-moat bar, so no moat. The four filters behind that score (each 0–100): pricing power 20, returns on capital 11, balance-sheet safety 28, capital discipline 24.
Is MATV stock trading below its intrinsic value?: Against a deliberately conservative owner-earnings model (9% discount rate, 0% assumed growth, capped at 4%), estimated intrinsic value is $8.15 per share versus a recent price of $8.02 — around fair value. This is an educational estimate computed from primary SEC filings, not investment advice.
How has MATV's Moat Score changed over time?: The record logs 2 readings since Jul 17, 2026; the latest reads 19.6 out of 100 (no moat). No tier changes on record yet. The history is append-only — readings are only ever added, never rewritten.

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