Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details)

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SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]                      
Sales $ 349,832 $ 279,983 $ 246,837 $ 229,945 $ 252,706 $ 250,652 $ 256,390 $ 225,609 $ 1,106,597 $ 985,357 $ 900,317
Gross profit 116,708 104,230 90,182 81,376 90,287 91,391 94,866 79,974 392,496 356,518 336,570
Operating profit 14,811 32,192 20,892 14,996 23,463 30,760 25,070 16,499 82,891 95,792 93,577
Net income attributable to Matthews shareholders $ 5,164 $ 19,263 $ 11,333 $ 7,914 $ 14,450 $ 17,991 $ 14,192 $ 8,255 $ 43,674 $ 54,888 $ 55,843
Earnings per share:                      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.17 $ 0.70 $ 0.41 $ 0.29 $ 0.53 $ 0.65 $ 0.51 $ 0.30 $ 1.54 $ 1.99 $ 1.98
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.16 $ 0.70 $ 0.41 $ 0.29 $ 0.52 $ 0.65 $ 0.51 $ 0.30 $ 1.53 $ 1.98 $ 1.98