Mattel Inc (MAT)
Debt-to-equity ratio
| 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 | ||
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| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 |
| Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $2,264,120K
= 0.00
The debt-to-equity ratio for Mattel Inc over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, remained consistently at 0.00. This indicates that the company had no debt relative to its equity during this time frame. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 suggests that the company's financial structure is not reliant on debt financing and is instead more heavily weighted towards equity financing. While a low or zero debt-to-equity ratio can signify financial stability and lower financial risk, it may also imply missed opportunities for leveraging debt to potentially increase returns on equity. Mattel Inc's consistent debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 may indicate a deliberate strategic decision by the company to minimize debt levels and maintain a strong equity position in its capital structure.