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, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]                      
Sales $ 252,706 $ 250,652 $ 256,390 $ 225,609 $ 230,081 $ 227,478 $ 225,545 $ 217,213 $ 985,357 $ 900,317 $ 898,821
Gross profit 90,287 91,391 94,866 79,974 86,159 87,709 84,707 77,995 356,518 336,570 351,660
Operating profit 23,463 30,760 25,070 16,499 21,852 27,513 25,287 18,925 95,792 93,577 118,516
Net income attributable to Matthews shareholders $ 14,450 $ 17,991 $ 14,192 $ 8,255 $ 12,975 $ 16,325 $ 15,258 $ 11,285 $ 54,888 $ 55,843 $ 72,372
Earnings per share:                      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.53 $ 0.65 $ 0.51 $ 0.30 $ 0.47 $ 0.58 $ 0.54 $ 0.40 $ 1.99 $ 1.98 $ 2.47
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.52 $ 0.65 $ 0.51 $ 0.30 $ 0.47 $ 0.58 $ 0.54 $ 0.40 $ 1.98 $ 1.98 $ 2.46