MattelMAT +0.73%68 Cash Ratio is 0.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 76% above its 10-year median of 0.41. 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. Among 836 Travel & Leisure companies, Mattel ranks better than 57.78% on this metric.
Mattel has a Cash Ratio of 0.72. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mattel's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MAT'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.08 Med: 0.41 Max: 1.08
Current: 0.72
During the past 13 years, Mattel's highest Cash Ratio was 1.08. The lowest was 0.08. And the median was 0.41.
MAT's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 57.78% of 836
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 0.55
vs MAT: 0.72
Mattel (NAS:MAT) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Mattel Cash Ratio Related Terms
Mattel Cash Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mattel's Cash Ratio 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.
For the Leisure subindustry, Mattel's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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 Cash Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mattel's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mattel's Cash Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Mattel (MAT) has a Cash Ratio of 0.72 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Mattel and its competitors. This is 76% above median its historical median of 0.41. Over the past decade, Mattel's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Mattel ranks #353 out of 836 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Mattel's Cash Ratio too high?
Mattel's current Cash Ratio of 0.72 is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 1.08. The Travel & Leisure industry median Cash Ratio is 0.55. Mattel's value of 0.72 is 30.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mattel ranks #353 out of 836 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Cash Ratio compare to PLNT and YETI?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Mattel ranks #353 out of 836 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts Mattel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.55. Mattel's value of 0.72 is 30.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Mattel's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.08 to 1.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.41 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Mattel has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Cash Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 0.55, based on 836 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mattel's current Cash Ratio of 0.72 is 30.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Mattel and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mattel's current Cash Ratio is 0.72, which is 76% above median its own 10-year median of 0.41. 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 Cash Ratio is 0.72, which is 76% above median its 10-year median of 0.41 and 30.9% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 0.55. 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 Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mattel (MAT), the current Cash Ratio is 0.72 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:
Cash Ratio: 0.72 (76% above median its 10-year median of 0.41)
GF Value™: $21.81 vs. price of $13.87 (36.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.9% above the Travel & Leisure median (#353 of 836)
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 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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