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AExcellent

Match Group, Inc.(MTCH)

A

Financial data as of Dec 31, 2024Improving · Communication Services

FCF Margin25.4%Free Cash Flow / Revenue
Cash Conversion169.2%Operating CF / Net Income
Free Cash Flow$882.1M
Revenue$3.5B
Net Cash-$2.9BNet debt position
Debt / FCF4.4xElevated debt burden
Current Ratio2.54Adequate short-term liquidity
YoY FCF Growth+21.8%5 of 5 quarters positive

How This Grade Was Calculated

Base grade from FCF margin, adjusted by financial health factors

BaseA
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+0.5Healthy FCF margin with manageable debt (25.4%, 4.4x)
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+1Strong YoY FCF growth (21.8% YoY)
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+0.5Highly consistent quarterly FCF
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FinalA

Analysis Summary

Strengths

  • Exceptional FCF margin (25.4%)
  • Excellent cash conversion (169%)
  • Strong liquidity (current ratio: 2.54)
  • Strong YoY FCF growth (+21.8%)
  • Highly consistent quarterly FCF
  • FCF trend is improving

Concerns

  • Net debt position ($2.9B)

Financial Breakdown

Key financials compared side by side

Margin Composition

FCF Margin25.4%
Net Margin15.8%
Operating CF Margin26.8%
CapEx Ratio1.5%

Balance Sheet Health

Debt, liquidity, and leverage snapshot

Net Cash-$2.9BNet debt position
Debt / FCF4.4xElevated debt burden
Current Ratio2.54Strong liquidity
Debt / Equity0.00Low leverage

Quarterly FCF Trend

+21.8% YoYImproving (+21.8%)

Free cash flow per quarter

Sector Comparison — Communication Services

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Detailed Metrics

Company NameMatch Group, Inc.
SectorCommunication Services
Free Cash Flow$882.1M
Revenue$3.5B
Net Income$551.3M
Operating Cash Flow$932.7M
Capital Expenditure$50.6M
FCF Margin25.4%
Cash Conversion Rate169.2%
Net Margin15.8%
Total Debt$3.8B
Total Cash$966.0M
Net Cash-$2.9B
Current Ratio2.54
Debt / Equity0.00
Debt / FCF4.4x
YoY FCF Growth+21.8%
Positive Quarters5 of 5
Trend DirectionImproving
Report DateDec 31, 2024
GradeA
Data SourceYahoo Finance

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