MAT (Mattel) Deferred Tax: $-14 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MAT Mattel Inc MAT
68 GF Score
Price $15.44
GF Value $22.10
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is Mattel Deferred Tax?

Mattel MAT +4.29% 68 Deferred Tax is $-14 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MAT with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.10 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Change In Deferred Tax represents future tax liability or asset, resulting from temporary differences between book (accounting) value of assets and liabilities, and their tax value. This arises due to differences between financial accounting for shareholders and tax accounting.

Mattel's change in deferred tax for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-8 Mil. Its change in deferred tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14 Mil.

Mattel Deferred Tax Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mattel's Deferred Tax can be seen below:

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Mattel Deferred Tax Chart

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Deferred Tax
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Mattel Deferred Tax Calculation

Change In Deferred Tax represents future tax liability or asset, resulting from temporary differences between book (accounting) value of assets and liabilities, and their tax value. This arises due to differences between financial accounting for shareholders and tax accounting.

Deferred Tax for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-14 Mil.


* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Deferred Tax →
What does a Deferred Tax of $-14 Mil mean?
Mattel (MAT) has a Deferred Tax of $-14 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Defered Tax is amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities due to temporary differences in financial and tax accounting. View historical data for Mattel.
Is Mattel's Deferred Tax too high?
Mattel's current Deferred Tax is $-14 Mil. 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 Deferred Tax compare to PLNT and YETI?
Mattel's Deferred Tax of $-14 Mil can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Deferred Tax for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Deferred Tax depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Deferred Tax 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 Deferred Tax mean?
A high Deferred Tax can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Defered Tax is amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities due to temporary differences in financial and tax accounting. View historical data for Mattel. Mattel's current Deferred Tax is $-14 Mil. 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 $22.10, compared to a current price of $15.44 — trading 30.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Deferred Tax is $-14 Mil. 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 Deferred Tax calculated?
Deferred Tax is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mattel (MAT), the current Deferred Tax is $-14 Mil 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 $15.44 is trading 30.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.10. GuruFocus considers Mattel to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MAT:

  • Deferred Tax: $-14 Mil
  • GF Value™: $22.10 vs. price of $15.44 (30.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Address 333 Continental Boulevard, El Segundo, CA, USA, 90245-5012
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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