MATTEL INC (MAT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA • Nasdaq • NASDAQ:MAT • US5770811025

20.89 USD
+0.12 (+0.58%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
21.04 USD
+0.15 (+0.72%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:03:05 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MAT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MAT against 31 industry peers in the Leisure Products industry. MAT scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. MAT is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MAT had positive earnings in the past year.
  • MAT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years MAT has always been profitable.
  • 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 Return On Assets of 6.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MAT outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 19.12%, MAT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.19%, MAT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MAT is in line with the industry average of 7.48%.
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

  • MAT's Profit Margin of 8.27% is amongst the best of the industry. MAT outperforms 93.55% of its industry peers.
  • MAT's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • MAT has a better Operating Margin (11.57%) than 87.10% of its industry peers.
  • MAT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 50.47%, MAT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.42% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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

  • MAT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • MAT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MAT has less shares outstanding
  • 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.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.04, MAT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MAT has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.79. This is a neutral value as MAT would need 4.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • MAT's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.79 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MAT outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
  • MAT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.77. This is a neutral value indicating MAT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • MAT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.77 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MAT outperforms 41.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.77
Debt/FCF 4.79
Altman-Z 3.04
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC8.87%
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.
  • The Current ratio of MAT (1.60) is worse than 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.18, MAT is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.94% of the companies in the same 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.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, MAT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.83% on average per year.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 14.92, 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.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.32. MAT is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.84 indicates a reasonable valuation of MAT.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MAT indicates a rather cheap valuation: MAT is cheaper than 96.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MAT to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.57), we can say MAT is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.92
Fwd PE 11.84
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 somewhat cheap valuation: MAT is cheaper than 74.19% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MAT is valued a bit cheaper than 74.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.3
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 2Y4.04%
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 14.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.87.


Is the dividend of MATTEL INC sustainable?

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