MAT (Mattel) Degree of Operating Leverage : 17.19 (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Mattel Degree of Operating Leverage?

Mattel MAT +0.73% 68 Degree of Operating Leverage is 17.19 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. Among 835 Travel & Leisure companies, Mattel ranks worse than 88.02% on this metric.

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. Mattel's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.19. The higher Degree of Operating Leverage, the higher operating risk the company will take.

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

MAT's Degree of Operating Leverage is ranked worse than
88.02% of 835 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 1.09 vs MAT: 17.19

Mattel  (NAS:MAT) Degree of Operating Leverage Explanation

Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) is a leverage ratio that measures the sensitivity of a company’s operting income, also referred to as Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), to fluctuations in its Revenue. DOL is a method used to quantify a company’s operating risk. This risk is related to the company's structure of variable costs and fixed costs. Since the fixed costs do not allow the company to adjust the operating costs, the operating risk rises with a higher fixed-to-variable costs proportion.

A high Degree of Operating Leverage indicates that the company’s fixed costs exceed its variable costs. By increasing the sales, the company can earn more profits. In addition, the company must be able to maintain relatively high sales to cover all fixed costs.

Be Aware

The use of operating leverage varies across different industries and business sectors, and the application of Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) should be adjusted accordingly.


Mattel Degree of Operating Leverage Related Terms


Mattel Degree of Operating Leverage Historical Data

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* 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 Degree of Operating Leverage Chart

Mattel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Degree of Operating Leverage
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Mattel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MAT vs PLNT, YETI, GOLF: Degree of Operating Leverage Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Mattel's Degree of Operating Leverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Degree of Operating 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 Degree of Operating Leverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry

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

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


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Mattel Degree of Operating Leverage Calculation

Mattel's Degree of Operating Leverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Degree of Operating Leverage=% Change in EBIT**/% Change in Revenue
=( 684.308 (Mar. 2026) / 715.058 (Mar. 2025) - 1 )/( 5383.165 (Mar. 2026) / 5396.666 (Mar. 2025) - 1 )
=-0.043/-0.0025
=17.19***

* 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 EBIT and Revenue was used to calculate Degree of Operating Leverage.
*** Please be aware that the Degree of Operating 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.

What does a Degree of Operating Leverage of 17.19 mean?
Mattel (MAT) has a Degree of Operating Leverage of 17.19 as of Mar. 2026. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Mattel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mattel ranks #735 out of 835 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 88%.
Is Mattel's Degree of Operating Leverage too high?
Mattel's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 17.19. The Travel & Leisure industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.09. Mattel's value of 17.19 is 1477.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mattel ranks #735 out of 835 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Degree of Operating Leverage compare to PLNT and YETI?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Mattel ranks #735 out of 835 companies for Degree of Operating Leverage. This places Mattel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.09. Mattel's value of 17.19 is 1477.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Degree of Operating Leverage for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Degree of Operating Leverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 1.09, based on 835 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Degree of Operating Leverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Degree of Operating Leverage should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mattel's current Degree of Operating Leverage of 17.19 is 1477.1% 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 Degree of Operating Leverage mean?
A high Degree of Operating Leverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Degree of Operating Leverage (DOL) measures the percentage change in EBIT for a unit change in Revenue. View historical data for Mattel and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Degree of Operating Leverage is 1.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mattel's current Degree of Operating Leverage is 17.19. 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 Degree of Operating Leverage is 17.19 and 1477.1% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 1.09. 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 Degree of Operating Leverage calculated?
Degree of Operating Leverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mattel (MAT), the current Degree of Operating Leverage is 17.19 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:

  • Degree of Operating Leverage: 17.19
  • GF Value™: $21.81 vs. price of $13.87 (36.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 1477.1% above the Travel & Leisure median (#735 of 835)

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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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