MattelMAT +0.73%68 Net Cash per Share is $-11.55 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 152 Travel & Leisure companies, Mattel ranks worse than 657894.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mattel's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
MAT's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Industry Median: 6.61 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
Mattel (NAS:MAT) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Mattel Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Mattel Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mattel's Net Cash per Share 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.
MAT vs PLNT, YETI, GOLF: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Mattel's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mattel's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mattel's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Mattel's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Net Cash per Share of $-11.55 as of Mar. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Mattel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mattel ranks #999999 out of 152 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry.
Is Mattel's Net Cash per Share too high?
Mattel's current Net Cash per Share is $-11.55. Based on the distribution chart, Mattel ranks #999999 out of 152 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 Net Cash per Share compare to PLNT and YETI?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Mattel ranks #999999 out of 152 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Mattel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 6.61. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Travel & Leisure companies is 6.61, based on 152 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Mattel and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 6.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mattel's current Net Cash per Share is $-11.55. 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 Net Cash per Share is $-11.55. 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 Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mattel (MAT), the current Net Cash per Share is $-11.55 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:
Net Cash per Share: $-11.55
GF Value™: $21.81 vs. price of $13.87 (36.4% below fair value)
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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