Mattel (MIL:1MAT) Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss) (As of Mar. 2026)


MIL:1MAT Mattel Inc MIL:1MAT
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GF Value €18.93
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Mattel Interest Coverage?

Mattel MIL:1MAT 46 Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1MAT with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.93 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 609 Travel & Leisure companies, Mattel ranks worse than 54.84% on this metric.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income by its Interest Expense. Mattel's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-68 Mil. Mattel's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-27 Mil. did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mattel's Interest Coverage or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1MAT' s Interest Coverage Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.18   Med: 4.57   Max: 5.85
Current: 4.32


MIL:1MAT's Interest Coverage is ranked worse than
54.84% of 609 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 5.31 vs MIL:1MAT: 4.32

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Mattel  (MIL:1MAT) Interest Coverage Explanation

Ben Graham requires that a company has a minimum interest coverage of 5 with the companies he invested. If the interest coverage is less than 2, the company is burdened by debt. Any business slow or recession may drag the company into a situation where it cannot pay the interest on its debt.

Interest Coverage is an important factor when GuruFocus ranks a company's overage Financial Strength .


Mattel Interest Coverage Related Terms


Mattel Interest Coverage Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mattel's Interest Coverage 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.

Note: For Interest Coverage, "No debt" indicates no long-term debt. An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.

Mattel Interest Coverage Chart

Mattel Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Coverage
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Mattel Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MIL:1MAT vs PLNT, YETI, GOLF: Interest Coverage Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Mattel's Interest Coverage, along with its competitors' market caps and Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mattel's Interest Coverage distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mattel's Interest Coverage falls into.


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Mattel Interest Coverage Calculation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

If Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is positive, then

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income /Interest Expense

Else if Interest Expense is negative and Operating Income is negative, then

The company did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

Else if Interest Expense is 0 and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation is 0, then

The company had no debt (1).


Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Mattel's Interest Coverage for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Here, for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025, Mattel's Interest Expense was €-101 Mil. Its Operating Income was €467 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,220 Mil.

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*466.646/-101.354
=4.60

Mattel's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Here, for the three months ended in Mar. 2026, Mattel's Interest Expense was €-27 Mil. Its Operating Income was €-68 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was €2,245 Mil.

Mattel did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's Financial Strength is.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Coverage →
What does a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) mean?
Mattel (MIL:1MAT) has a Interest Coverage of 0 (At Loss) as of Mar. 2026. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mattel and its competitors. Over the past decade, Mattel's Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.18 to 5.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Mattel ranks #334 out of 609 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Mattel's Interest Coverage too high?
Mattel's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 5.85. Based on the distribution chart, Mattel ranks #334 out of 609 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mattel has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mattel's Interest Coverage compare to PLNT and YETI?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Mattel ranks #334 out of 609 companies for Interest Coverage. This places Mattel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Interest Coverage is 5.31. Historically, Mattel's own Interest Coverage has ranged from 0.18 to 5.85 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Coverage for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Interest Coverage among Travel & Leisure companies is 5.31, based on 609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Interest Coverage significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Interest Coverage 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 Interest Coverage mean?
A high Interest Coverage can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Coverage measures a company's capability to pay interest expenses on its debt. View historical data on Mattel and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Interest Coverage is 5.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mattel's current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). 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 (MIL:1MAT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.93, compared to a current price of €12.32 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss). Mattel's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Coverage calculated?
Interest Coverage is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mattel (MIL:1MAT), the current Interest Coverage is 0 (At Loss) 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 (MIL:1MAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mattel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.32 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €18.93. GuruFocus considers Mattel to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1MAT:

  • Interest Coverage: 0 (At Loss)
  • GF Value™: €18.93 vs. price of €12.32 (34.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1MAT 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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