Mattel Inc (MAT)
Return on equity (ROE)
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 541,817 | 548,273 | 322,216 | 292,543 | 209,624 | 71,406 | 214,987 | 254,200 | 380,600 | 597,300 | 1,120,000 | 1,048,100 | 917,700 | 822,400 | 325,800 | 222,100 | 126,600 | -3,700 | -249,100 | -247,900 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 2,264,120 | 2,312,950 | 1,973,130 | 2,025,310 | 2,149,210 | 2,035,500 | 1,962,400 | 1,937,700 | 2,056,300 | 1,967,500 | 1,728,000 | 1,618,100 | 1,568,800 | 1,331,200 | 527,700 | 473,900 | 596,300 | 404,500 | 86,100 | 157,900 |
| ROE | 23.93% | 23.70% | 16.33% | 14.44% | 9.75% | 3.51% | 10.96% | 13.12% | 18.51% | 30.36% | 64.81% | 64.77% | 58.50% | 61.78% | 61.74% | 46.87% | 21.23% | -0.91% | -289.31% | -157.00% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $541,817K ÷ $2,264,120K
= 23.93%
Mattel Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown significant fluctuations over the past few years. The company reported negative ROE figures in the first half of 2020, indicating that its net income was insufficient to cover shareholders' equity, resulting in a negative return. However, the ROE turned positive by the end of 2020 and has been steadily increasing since then.
The ROE improved to 21.23% by December 31, 2020, and continued to rise to 64.81% by June 30, 2022. This upward trend suggests that Mattel was effectively utilizing its equity to generate profit during this period. The peak ROE was observed on March 31, 2022, at 64.77%.
However, there was a slight decline in ROE in the subsequent quarters, dropping to 9.75% by December 31, 2023, before recovering slightly to 23.93% by the end of 2024. While the ROE figures fluctuated during this period, the overall trend indicated that Mattel was able to generate a positive return for its equity holders.
The varying ROE values reflect changes in the company's profitability and efficiency in utilizing shareholders' equity. Investors and analysts may need to closely monitor these trends to assess the company's performance and ability to generate returns on their investment in the future.