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MATTEL INC (MAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

20.23 USD
-0.38 (-1.84%)
Last: 1/27/2026, 8:00:00 PM
20.3 USD
+0.07 (+0.35%)
After Hours: 1/27/2026, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MAT. MAT was compared to 30 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. MAT has an excellent profitability rating, but 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

  • In the past year MAT was profitable.
  • MAT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • MAT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • MAT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 86.67% of its industry peers.
  • MAT has a Return On Equity of 19.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MAT outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • MAT has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.19%) than 76.67% of its industry peers.
  • MAT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.34%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.61%.
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

  • The Profit Margin of MAT (8.27%) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
  • MAT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of MAT (11.57%) is better than 86.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MAT has grown nicely.
  • MAT has a better Gross Margin (50.47%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
  • MAT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MAT is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for MAT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MAT has less shares outstanding
  • MAT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.01 indicates that MAT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MAT has a Altman-Z score (3.01) which is in line with 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.79, MAT is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77 indicates that MAT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.77, MAT is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 4.79
Altman-Z 3.01
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC8.88%
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

  • MAT has a Current Ratio of 1.60. 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 Current ratio of 1.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MAT is outperformed by 70.00% 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 has a Quick ratio (1.18) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
  • Measured over the past years, MAT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.61% on average per year.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, MAT will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.10% on average per year.
  • MAT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.81%
EPS Next 2Y4.04%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%
EPS Next 5Y5.1%
Revenue Next Year1.2%
Revenue Next 2Y2.33%
Revenue Next 3Y2.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.17%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • 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

  • MAT is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.45.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MAT is valued cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MAT is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.87, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.47, the valuation of MAT can be described as reasonable.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MAT is valued cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MAT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.96.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.45
Fwd PE 11.47
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

  • MAT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MAT is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MAT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MAT is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.88
EV/EBITDA 10.26
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 2Y4.04%
EPS Next 3Y5.44%

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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 14.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.78.


Is the dividend of MATTEL INC sustainable?

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