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MATTEL INC (MAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:MAT - US5770811025 - Common Stock

20.67 USD
-0.21 (-1.01%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:13:54 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MAT. MAT was compared to 31 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. While MAT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MAT has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MAT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year MAT had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MAT has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years MAT had a positive operating cash flow.
MAT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMAT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B

1.2 Ratios

  • MAT has a better Return On Assets (6.56%) than 87.10% of its industry peers.
  • MAT has a better Return On Equity (19.12%) than 93.55% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of MAT (8.19%) is better than 77.42% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MAT is in line with the industry average of 7.35%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.56%
ROE 19.12%
ROIC 8.19%
ROA(3y)6%
ROA(5y)6.87%
ROE(3y)17.69%
ROE(5y)26.18%
ROIC(3y)8.34%
ROIC(5y)8.16%
MAT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMAT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 8.27%, MAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MAT has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.57%, MAT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MAT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • MAT has a better Gross Margin (50.47%) than 77.42% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MAT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.57%
PM (TTM) 8.27%
GM 50.47%
OM growth 3Y-0.64%
OM growth 5Y52.65%
PM growth 3Y-15.25%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.85%
GM growth 5Y2.81%
MAT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMAT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MAT is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MAT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MAT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, MAT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
MAT Yearly Shares OutstandingMAT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
MAT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMAT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • MAT has an Altman-Z score of 3.04. This indicates that MAT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of MAT (3.04) is better than 64.52% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MAT is 4.79, which is a neutral value as it means it would take MAT, 4.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.79, MAT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating MAT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of MAT (0.77) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 4.79
Altman-Z 3.04
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC8.35%
MAT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMAT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.60 indicates that MAT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MAT's Current ratio of 1.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MAT is outperformed by 70.97% of its industry peers.
  • MAT has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that MAT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MAT's Quick ratio of 1.18 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MAT outperforms 41.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.6
Quick Ratio 1.18
MAT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMAT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for MAT have decreased strongly by -10.83% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.83% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, MAT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.36% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.61% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.83%
EPS 3Y7.83%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-21.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.48%
Revenue growth 5Y3.61%
Sales Q2Q%-5.85%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.10% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.17% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-2.68%
EPS Next 2Y4.01%
EPS Next 3Y5.33%
EPS Next 5Y5.1%
Revenue Next Year1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y2.33%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.17%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
MAT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMAT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B
MAT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMAT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 1 -1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.76, the valuation of MAT can be described as correct.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MAT indicates a rather cheap valuation: MAT is cheaper than 96.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • MAT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.72, which indicates a very decent valuation of MAT.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MAT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.26. MAT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.76
Fwd PE 11.72
MAT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMAT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MAT indicates a rather cheap valuation: MAT is cheaper than 80.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • MAT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MAT is cheaper than 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.16
EV/EBITDA 10.52
MAT Per share dataMAT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The excellent profitability rating of MAT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y4.01%
EPS Next 3Y5.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • MAT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

MATTEL INC / MAT FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for MATTEL INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MAT.


Can you provide the valuation status for MATTEL INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MATTEL INC (MAT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for MATTEL INC?

MATTEL INC (MAT) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MAT stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MATTEL INC (MAT) is 14.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.84.


Is the dividend of MATTEL INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of MATTEL INC (MAT) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.