Mattel Inc. /DE/ (MAT) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Mattel Inc. /DE/ (MAT) has a Graham intrinsic value of $16.30 per share. At $17.20 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 6% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue shrank 0.2% a year to $5.3B, with an average return on invested capital of 7.5%.

Graham intrinsic value
$16.30
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$17.20
Price vs Graham value
6% above
Market cap
$5.5B
Revenue (FY2025)
$5.3B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
-0.2%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
7.5%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
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MAT 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $5.3B $397.6M $1.24 — 10.2% 12.6%
FY2024 $5.4B $541.8M $1.58 — 12.9% 16.7%
FY2023 $5.4B $214.4M $0.60 — 10.3% 7.6%
FY2022 $5.4B $393.9M $1.10 — 12.4% 13.2%
FY2021 $5.5B $903.0M $2.53 — 13.4% 22.0%
FY2020 $4.6B $126.6M $0.36 — 8.3% 8.3%
FY2019 $4.5B -$213.5M -$0.62 — 0.9% 1.3%
FY2018 $4.5B -$531.0M -$1.54 -$105.1M -5.2% -7.6%
FY2017 $4.9B -$1.1B -$3.07 -$195.8M -7.0% -9.8%
FY2016 $5.5B $318.0M $0.92 $472.4M 9.5% 11.0%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

MATTEL INC /DE/ is facing top-line stagnation, with revenue contracting over the decade.

MATTEL INC /DE/ has historically struggled to out-earn its cost of capital, averaging just 7.5% ROIC.

MATTEL INC /DE/ has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, MATTEL INC /DE/ is modeled at 3.4% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $16.30 per share.

MAT stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Mattel Inc. /DE/ (MAT) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 3.4% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, MAT's intrinsic value is about $16.30 per share.

Is MAT stock undervalued?

At $17.20 (close on Oct 17, 2026), MAT trades 6% above its Graham value of $16.30. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Mattel Inc. /DE/ grown?

Revenue went from $5.5B in fiscal 2016 to $5.3B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of -0.2%. Net income was $397.6M in fiscal 2025.

What is MAT's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 7.5%, and average return on equity was 4.5%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this MAT data come from?

From Mattel Inc. /DE/'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed May 1, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.