Mattel (MIL:1MAT) Research & Development: €52 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MIL:1MAT Mattel Inc MIL:1MAT
46 GF Score
Price €12.32
GF Value €19.37
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is Mattel Research & Development?

Mattel MIL:1MAT 46 Research & Development is €52 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MIL:1MAT with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.37 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Mattel's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €52 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €52 Mil.

Mattel  (MIL:1MAT) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Mattel Research & Development Historical Data

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Mattel Research & Development Chart

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Mattel Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 €52 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €52 Mil mean?
Mattel (MIL:1MAT) has a Research & Development of €52 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Mattel and its competitors.
Is Mattel's Research & Development too high?
Mattel's current Research & Development is €52 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to PLNT and YETI?
Mattel's Research & Development of €52 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 Research & Development for a Travel & Leisure company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Travel & Leisure industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Mattel and its competitors. Mattel's current Research & Development is €52 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 (MIL:1MAT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.37, compared to a current price of €12.32 — trading 36.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €52 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mattel (MIL:1MAT), the current Research & Development is €52 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 (MIL:1MAT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mattel stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €12.32 is trading 36.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.37. GuruFocus considers Mattel to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1MAT:

  • Research & Development: €52 Mil
  • GF Value™: €19.37 vs. price of €12.32 (36.4% 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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