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Mattel (Mattel) Degree of Financial Leverage : 0.33 (As of Mar. 2024)


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What is Mattel Degree of Financial Leverage?

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) measures the percentage change in EPS for a unit change in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT). Mattel's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 was 0.33. The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be.

The industry rank for Mattel's Degree of Financial Leverage or its related term are showing as below:

MAT's Degree of Financial Leverage is ranked better than
76.43% of 789 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.96 vs MAT: 0.33

Mattel Degree of Financial Leverage Historical Data

The historical data trend for Mattel's Degree of Financial Leverage can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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Mattel Degree of Financial Leverage Chart

Mattel Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Degree of Financial Leverage
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.51 -0.19 6.99 4.74 5.78

Mattel Quarterly Data
Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24
Degree of Financial Leverage Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.89 1.57 2.06 5.78 0.33

Competitive Comparison of Mattel's Degree of Financial Leverage

For the Leisure subindustry, Mattel's Degree of Financial Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Financial Leverage data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Mattel's Degree of Financial Leverage Distribution in the Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mattel's Degree of Financial Leverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mattel's Degree of Financial Leverage falls into.



Mattel Degree of Financial Leverage Calculation

Mattel's Degree of Financial Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2024 is calculated as:

Degree of Financial Leverage=% Change in Earnings per Share (Diluted)**/% Change in EBIT
=( 0.83 (Mar. 2024) / 0.72 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )/( 672.47 (Mar. 2024) / 457.917 (Mar. 2023) - 1 )
=0.1528/0.4685
=0.33***

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

** TTM data of EPS and EBIT was used to calculate Degree of Financial Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Financial Leverage calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.


Mattel  (NAS:MAT) Degree of Financial Leverage Explanation

Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s Earnings per Share (EPS) to fluctuations in its operating income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), resulting from adjustments in its capital structure. DFL is an essential tool for companies to assess the appropriate level of debt or financial leverage in their capital structure. When EBIT remains relatively stable, it results in stable earnings and earnings per share. In such cases, the company may consider taking on substantial debt. However, for companies operating in industries with significant fluctuations in EBIT, it is advisable to keep debt at a manageable level.

The higher Degree of Financial Leverage, the more volatile earnings will be. Because interest is a fixed expense, leverage can amplify earnings and EPS. This is beneficial when EBIT is growing, but it can become problematic in tough economic conditions when EBIT is under pressure.

Be Aware

The use of financial leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL) should be adjusted accordingly.


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Mattel (Mattel) Business Description

Address
333 Continental Boulevard, El Segundo, CA, USA, 90245-5012
Mattel markets toy products that are sold to its wholesale customers and direct to retail consumers. The company offers products for children and families, including toys for infants and preschoolers, girls and boys, youth electronics, hand-held and other games, puzzles, educational toys, media-driven products, and plush and fashion-related toys. Mattel's owned portfolio includes Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends, and American Girl. In addition, it currently manufactures toy products for its segments both internally and externally (through manufacturing partners). Nearly 60% of its net sales are generated from North America, with the remainder stemming from international markets.
Executives
Richard Todd Bradley director C/O HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY, 3000 HANOVER STREET, PALO ALTO CA 94304
Yoon J. Hugh officer: SVP & Corporate Controller C/O MATTEL, INC., 333 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Isaias Zanatta Roberto Jacobo officer: EVP & Chief Supply Chain Offr 333 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD, TWR 15-1, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Steve Totzke officer: President, Chief Comm Officer 333 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD, TWR 15-1, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Amanda J Thompson officer: EVP & Chief People Officer 333 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD, TRW 15-1, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Jonathan Anschell officer: EVP Chief Legal Officer & Sec C/O CBS CORPORATION, 51 WEST 52ND STREET, NEW YORK NY 10019
Noreena Hertz director C/O WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP., 1633 BROADWAY, NEW YORK NY 10019
Soren T Laursen director 333 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD, TRW 15-1, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Anthony Disilvestro officer: Chief Financial Officer 1 CAMPBELL PLACE, CAMDEN NJ 08103
Richard Dickson officer: Pres & Chief Operating Officer C/O MATTEL, INC., 333 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Diana Sue Ferguson director C/O SARA LEE CORP, 70 W MADISO ST, CHICAGO IL 60602
Michael J Dolan director C/O MATTEL INC, 333 CONTINENTAL BLVD M-1518, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Joseph J Euteneuer officer: Chief Financial Officer
Ynon Kreiz director 333 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARD, M1: 1518, EL SEGUNDO CA 90245
Roger Lynch director PANDORA MEDIA, INC., 2101 WEBSTER STREET, SUITE 1650, OAKLAND CA 94612