MAT (Mattel) Beginning Cash Position: $1,243 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


MAT Mattel Inc MAT
68 GF Score
Price $13.87
GF Value $21.81
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Mattel Beginning Cash Position?

Mattel MAT +0.73% 68 Beginning Cash Position is $1,243 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MAT with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Mattel's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,243 Mil.

Mattel's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 ($870 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($692 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($692 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,243 Mil).

Mattel's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 ($761 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($1,261 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($1,261 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($1,388 Mil).

Mattel Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

Mattel Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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Mattel Beginning Cash Position Chart

Mattel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 762.18 731.36 761.24 1,261.36 1,387.91

Mattel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Beginning Cash Position 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 1,387.91 1,243.70 870.45 691.89 1,242.93
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Mattel Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $1,243 Mil mean?
Mattel (MAT) has a Beginning Cash Position of $1,243 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Mattel and its competitors.
Is Mattel's Beginning Cash Position too high?
Mattel's current Beginning Cash Position is $1,243 Mil. Overall, Mattel has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mattel's Beginning Cash Position compare to PLNT and YETI?
Mattel's Beginning Cash Position of $1,243 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Mattel and its competitors. Mattel's current Beginning Cash Position is $1,243 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mattel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mattel (MAT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.81, compared to a current price of $13.87 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $1,243 Mil. Mattel's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mattel (MAT), the current Beginning Cash Position is $1,243 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Mattel (MAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mattel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $13.87 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $21.81. GuruFocus considers Mattel to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MAT:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $1,243 Mil
  • GF Value™: $21.81 vs. price of $13.87 (36.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the MAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Mattel Business Description

Address 333 Continental Boulevard, El Segundo, CA, USA, 90245-5012
Mattel manufactures and markets toy products that are sold to its wholesale partners and direct to retail customers. 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 were generated from North America in 2025, with the remainder stemming from international markets.
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