Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 10.5x · EV/EBITDA 7.1x · ROE 17.7%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $3.9B | $6.3B | $6.1B | $6.7B | $6.4B | $7.7B | $6.1B | $4.7B | $3.4B | $5.3B | $9.5B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.6B | $7.9B | $7.4B | $8.1B | $8.3B | $9.9B | $8.5B | $7.3B | $5.7B | $7.3B | $10.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | 10.52 | 16.00 | 11.22 | 31.47 | 16.22 | 8.52 | 49.86 | — | — | — | 29.95 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.74 | 1.18 | 1.13 | 1.24 | 1.18 | 1.41 | 1.33 | 1.04 | 0.76 | 1.08 | 1.74 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.86 | 2.83 | 2.69 | 3.14 | 3.12 | 4.91 | 9.98 | 9.54 | 5.15 | 4.20 | 3.94 |
| P/FCF | 9.59 | 15.35 | 10.18 | 9.50 | 25.03 | 23.05 | 36.50 | 72.57 | — | — | 28.93 |
| P/OCF | 6.65 | 10.64 | 7.60 | 7.75 | 14.49 | 15.87 | 21.32 | 27.84 | — | — | 16.07 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.48 | 1.37 | 1.50 | 1.53 | 1.81 | 1.86 | 1.61 | 1.26 | 1.50 | 2.01 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.07 | 10.07 | 7.86 | 10.30 | 9.11 | 10.30 | 14.99 | 25.75 | 151.88 | — | 13.98 |
| EV / EBIT | 8.98 | 13.10 | 9.96 | 13.83 | 13.07 | 13.66 | 22.65 | 175.21 | — | — | 22.00 |
| EV / FCF | — | 19.30 | 12.35 | 11.48 | 32.48 | 29.63 | 51.01 | 112.21 | — | — | 33.37 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 48.9% | 48.9% | 50.8% | 47.5% | 45.7% | 48.1% | 48.9% | 43.9% | 39.8% | 37.4% | 46.7% |
| Operating Margin | 11.6% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 10.3% | 12.4% | 13.4% | 8.2% | 0.8% | -5.2% | -6.9% | 9.5% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.4% | 7.4% | 10.1% | 3.9% | 7.2% | 16.5% | 2.7% | -4.9% | -11.8% | -21.6% | 5.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 17.7% | 17.7% | 24.6% | 10.2% | 21.7% | 82.9% | 22.4% | -37.7% | -55.4% | -57.6% | 12.4% |
| ROA | 6.0% | 6.0% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 6.3% | 15.1% | 2.3% | -4.1% | -9.3% | -16.6% | 4.8% |
| ROIC | 12.5% | 12.5% | 14.6% | 11.2% | 13.1% | 16.1% | 9.2% | 0.9% | -5.6% | -7.0% | 10.1% |
| ROCE | 11.9% | 11.9% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 13.8% | 16.3% | 9.1% | 0.9% | -5.4% | -7.0% | 10.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.19 | 1.24 | 1.30 | 1.87 | 5.22 | 6.49 | 4.27 | 2.48 | 0.97 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.64 | 3.64 | 2.86 | 3.37 | 2.92 | 3.05 | 5.60 | 11.33 | 75.99 | — | 2.97 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.73 | 0.57 | 0.65 | 0.93 | 1.40 | 3.97 | 5.21 | 3.38 | 1.63 | 0.61 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.06 | 2.06 | 1.38 | 1.78 | 2.09 | 2.29 | 4.26 | 9.10 | 60.17 | — | 1.86 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.95 | 2.17 | 1.98 | 7.46 | 6.58 | 14.51 | 39.64 | — | — | 4.44 |
| Interest Coverage | 5.11 | 5.11 | 6.24 | 4.76 | 4.80 | 2.85 | 1.90 | 0.21 | -1.28 | -3.76 | 5.23 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.38 | 2.33 | 2.30 | 1.80 | 1.84 | 1.76 | 1.88 | 1.92 | 1.95 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.76 | 1.76 | 2.00 | 1.90 | 1.54 | 1.31 | 1.45 | 1.37 | 1.44 | 1.55 | 1.55 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.85 | 0.85 | 1.05 | 0.94 | 0.64 | 0.46 | 0.56 | 0.49 | 0.47 | 0.66 | 0.58 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.81 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 0.88 | 0.85 | 0.83 | 0.85 | 0.86 | 0.78 | 0.84 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.86 | 4.86 | 5.27 | 5.00 | 3.30 | 3.64 | 4.44 | 5.10 | 5.00 | 5.09 | 4.74 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 74.92 | 68.07 | 72.57 | 57.77 | 71.74 | 82.25 | 75.87 | 78.43 | 84.09 | 74.65 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 165.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 9.5% | 6.3% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 6.2% | 11.7% | 2.0% | — | — | — | 3.3% |
| FCF Yield | 10.4% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 10.5% | 4.0% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | — | — | 3.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $318M | $343M | $357M | $360M | $357M | $349M | $346M | $345M | $344M | $344M |
Seasonal Working Capital Volatility
Based on current market data, Mattel trades at a forward P/E of 10.52, which appears to incorporate a premium for its IP-led entertainment strategy compared to traditional toy manufacturers that lack a comparable cinematic pipeline for their legacy brands.
The current valuation suggests that investors are pricing in the potential for recurring revenue from media-linked toy sales rather than just transactional volume. However, the low PEG ratio of 0.39 warrants caution, as it may imply that the market is skeptical of the company's ability to sustain long-term growth rates beyond the initial success of recent theatrical releases.
As reported in financial statements, ROIC has exhibited significant volatility, peaking at 9.0% in 2024Q3 before turning negative in 2026Q1, which highlights the difficulty of compounding returns in a business model heavily dependent on seasonal inventory turnover.
The wide variance in ROIC suggests that the company's capital base is not being utilized with consistent efficiency throughout the fiscal year. Investors should monitor whether the shift toward a lighter-asset IP model can eventually stabilize these returns by reducing the capital intensity of the manufacturing segment.
According to recent quarterly filings, the cash conversion cycle has fluctuated wildly, ranging from a negative 36 days in 2026Q1 to a high of 151 days in 2024Q1, indicating that working capital management is primarily a function of seasonal shipping rather than operational efficiency.
The extreme swings in days inventory outstanding and days sales outstanding suggest that the company is frequently forced to carry significant inventory levels to meet holiday demand. This reliance on seasonal liquidity may obscure underlying inefficiencies in the supply chain that could become more pronounced during periods of softening consumer demand.
Based on reported figures, the debt-to-equity ratio has remained in a range between 1.14 and 1.34, which appears elevated for a consumer cyclical firm and suggests that the company's interest coverage may be vulnerable to seasonal earnings volatility.
The reported debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28 in 2025Q4 is particularly concerning given the historical context of the toy industry, where high leverage often limits the flexibility to invest in new content. Investors should verify these figures against official SEC filings, as any miscalculation could significantly alter the perceived risk profile of the balance sheet.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to Mattel because it fails to account for the massive, non-recurring cash flow swings caused by the company's extreme seasonal working capital requirements and the lumpy nature of its entertainment-driven revenue recognition.
Analysts should instead focus on normalized free cash flow or EV/EBITDA to better capture the underlying earning power of the IP portfolio. Relying solely on P/E ignores the significant impact of inventory write-downs and sales allowances that can artificially depress or inflate earnings in any given quarter.
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Mattel, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 10.5x. The historical average is 21.2x. This places it at the 4th percentile of its historical range.
Mattel, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 7.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 10.6x.
Mattel, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 17.7%. The historical average is 12.4%.
Based on historical data, Mattel, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 10.5x. This is at the 4th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Mattel, Inc. has 48.9% gross margin and 11.6% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Mattel, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.6x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.