Mattel Inc (MAT)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 48.71% | 47.43% | 46.44% | 46.37% | 47.45% | 48.84% | 48.85% | 49.47% | 51.56% | 52.57% | 53.70% | 53.63% | 51.26% | 49.52% | 47.78% | 46.77% | 45.43% | 44.83% | 43.67% | 42.02% |
| Operating profit margin | 10.59% | 9.91% | 8.57% | 9.58% | 12.92% | 15.10% | 15.08% | 14.23% | 14.32% | 13.46% | 13.63% | 12.39% | 8.47% | 5.83% | 0.48% | 0.39% | 0.90% | 1.75% | 1.12% | -1.96% |
| Pretax margin | 9.12% | 7.63% | 6.14% | 7.00% | 10.13% | 12.90% | 12.36% | 11.37% | 9.47% | 8.34% | 8.47% | 6.51% | 4.33% | 1.25% | -4.31% | -4.11% | -3.56% | -2.57% | -3.27% | -6.39% |
| Net profit margin | 4.04% | 1.65% | 4.65% | 5.31% | 7.53% | 10.67% | 19.64% | 19.01% | 17.73% | 16.44% | 6.75% | 4.86% | 2.83% | -0.12% | -5.96% | -5.69% | -4.90% | -4.63% | -6.16% | -9.20% |
Mattel Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the periods indicated. The gross profit margin, representing the percentage of revenue remaining after deducting the cost of goods sold, has ranged between 42.02% to 53.70%. This metric has generally declined over time, indicating potential challenges in managing production costs efficiently.
The operating profit margin, which reflects earnings before interest and taxes, has varied between -1.96% to 15.10%. This ratio illustrates the company's ability to generate profits from its core operations, with a significant decrease noted in recent periods, which may suggest operating inefficiencies or cost management issues.
The pretax margin, indicating the percentage of earnings before taxes, has fluctuated between -6.39% to 12.90%. This metric highlights the impact of taxes on profitability, showing inconsistent performance across different periods, possibly due to variations in tax expenses and overall income.
The net profit margin, which measures the percentage of net income to total revenue, has ranged from -9.20% to 19.64%. This ratio reflects the company's bottom-line profitability, with substantial fluctuations observed over time, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent earnings growth and efficiency in cost control.
Overall, the analysis of Mattel Inc's profitability ratios indicates a need for the company to focus on improving operational efficiency, controlling costs, and enhancing revenue generation to sustain and enhance profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 8.73% | 8.02% | 7.09% | 8.24% | 10.93% | 13.20% | 13.81% | 12.62% | 11.41% | 10.54% | 12.41% | 10.81% | 6.68% | 4.44% | 0.40% | 0.34% | 0.74% | 1.40% | 0.97% | -1.67% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 3.33% | 1.33% | 3.84% | 4.56% | 6.38% | 9.33% | 17.98% | 16.87% | 14.12% | 12.87% | 6.15% | 4.24% | 2.23% | -0.09% | -4.92% | -5.06% | -4.01% | -3.69% | -5.32% | -7.84% |
| Return on total capital | 13.56% | 11.70% | 9.98% | 11.30% | 15.12% | 20.10% | 20.96% | 19.71% | 17.79% | 17.49% | 19.98% | 17.15% | 11.18% | 8.03% | 0.97% | 0.91% | 1.37% | 2.32% | 1.46% | -2.64% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 9.97% | 4.09% | 11.55% | 13.73% | 19.16% | 30.68% | 64.16% | 64.08% | 57.56% | 61.37% | 61.11% | 44.21% | 20.25% | -1.26% | -231.89% | -135.13% | -41.98% | -44.00% | -62.97% | -76.11% |
Mattel Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few quarters. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 8.02% to 13.81%, with a recent increase to 8.73%. This indicates that the company is generating profits from its operations and utilizing its assets efficiently.
The Return on Assets (ROA) has also varied, with a recent increase to 3.33%. This ratio suggests that Mattel Inc is able to generate profits relative to its total assets, although the level of return has been lower compared to the Operating ROA.
The Return on Total Capital has ranged from 9.98% to 20.96%, with a recent increase to 13.56%. This ratio reflects the overall return generated from all sources of capital, including debt and equity, indicating the company's ability to generate returns for both debt and equity holders.
The Return on Equity (ROE) has experienced significant fluctuations, ranging from -231.89% to 64.16%. The recent ROE of 9.97% signifies the return generated for its equity shareholders. However, the inconsistency in ROE highlights challenges faced by the company in maximizing returns solely for the equity investors.
In summary, while Mattel Inc has shown improvements in its Operating ROA and ROA ratios, there is still volatility in its profitability metrics, particularly in ROE, indicating the need for closer monitoring of its financial performance and strategic decision-making to sustain and enhance profitability in the long term.