MattelMAT +0.73%68 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 90.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 73.15. 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 796 Travel & Leisure companies, Mattel ranks better than 88.07% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Mattel's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $244 Mil. Mattel's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $271 Mil. Therefore, Mattel's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 90.08%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mattel's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MAT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.67 Med: 73.15 Max: 132.49
Current: 132.49
During the past 13 years, Mattel's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 132.49%. The lowest was 68.67%. And the median was 73.15%.
MAT's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 88.07% of 796
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 7.57
vs MAT: 132.49
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Mattel Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Mattel Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mattel's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Mattel's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mattel's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mattel's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 90.08% mean?
Mattel (MAT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 90.08% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Mattel and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 73.15. Over the past decade, Mattel's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 68.67 to 132.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Mattel ranks #95 out of 796 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Mattel's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Mattel's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 90.08% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 73.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.67 to a high of 132.49. The Travel & Leisure industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.57. Mattel's value of 90.08% is 1090% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mattel ranks #95 out of 796 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to PLNT and YETI?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Mattel ranks #95 out of 796 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Mattel in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.57. Mattel's value of 90.08% is 1090% above this benchmark. Historically, Mattel's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 68.67 to 132.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.15 vs. the industry median of 7.57, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Travel & Leisure companies is 7.57, based on 796 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mattel's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 90.08% is 1090% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Mattel and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 7.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mattel's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 90.08%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 73.15. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 90.08%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 73.15 and 1090% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 7.57. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mattel (MAT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 90.08% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 90.08% (23% above median its 10-year median of 73.15)
GF Value™: $21.81 vs. price of $13.87 (36.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1090% above the Travel & Leisure median (#95 of 796)
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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