Mattel Inc (MAT) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Mattel Inc (MAT) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of -0.38x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $-22.94 Million is below net income of $61.03 Million, suggesting accrual-heavy earnings not yet converted to cash. Also explore Mattel Inc total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
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Mattel Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (1989–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Mattel Inc across 32 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check MAT intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Mattel Inc (1989–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Mattel Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see MAT market cap.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.49x | $593.25 Million | $397.58 Million | ▲ +1.0% |
| 2024 | 1.48x | $800.57 Million | $541.82 Million | ▼ -63.6% |
| 2023 | 4.06x | $869.79 Million | $214.35 Million | ▲ +260.9% |
| 2022 | 1.12x | $442.84 Million | $393.91 Million | ▲ +109.1% |
| 2021 | 0.54x | $485.46 Million | $902.99 Million | ▼ -76.7% |
| 2020 | 2.31x | $285.70 Million | $123.58 Million | ▲ +24.6% |
| 2016 | 1.86x | $590.00 Million | $318.02 Million | ▼ -6.8% |
| 2015 | 1.99x | $735.00 Million | $369.42 Million | ▲ +11.7% |
| 2014 | 1.78x | $889.00 Million | $498.87 Million | ▲ +130.8% |
| 2013 | 0.77x | $698.00 Million | $903.94 Million | ▼ -53.0% |
| 2012 | 1.64x | $1.28 Billion | $776.46 Million | ▲ +89.9% |
| 2011 | 0.87x | $665.00 Million | $768.51 Million | ▲ +12.2% |
| 2010 | 0.77x | $527.97 Million | $684.86 Million | ▼ -56.9% |
| 2009 | 1.79x | $945.04 Million | $528.70 Million | ▲ +55.6% |
| 2008 | 1.15x | $436.00 Million | $379.64 Million | ▲ +22.9% |
| 2007 | 0.93x | $560.53 Million | $599.99 Million | ▼ -36.8% |
| 2006 | 1.48x | $875.95 Million | $592.93 Million | ▲ +32.0% |
| 2005 | 1.12x | $466.68 Million | $417.02 Million | ▲ +12.4% |
| 2004 | 1.00x | $570.37 Million | $572.72 Million | ▼ -11.5% |
| 2003 | 1.12x | $604.80 Million | $537.63 Million | ▼ -78.4% |
| 2002 | 5.21x | $1.20 Billion | $230.10 Million | ▲ +106.0% |
| 2001 | 2.53x | $756.25 Million | $298.92 Million | ▲ +53.6% |
| 1998 | 1.65x | $547.50 Million | $332.30 Million | ▼ -0.9% |
| 1997 | 1.66x | $481.90 Million | $289.80 Million | ▲ +21.9% |
| 1996 | 1.36x | $515.20 Million | $377.60 Million | ▲ +20.4% |
| 1995 | 1.13x | $405.50 Million | $357.80 Million | ▼ -15.6% |
| 1994 | 1.34x | $343.40 Million | $255.80 Million | ▼ -39.8% |
| 1993 | 2.23x | $303.30 Million | $135.90 Million | ▲ +145.0% |
| 1992 | 0.91x | $131.10 Million | $143.90 Million | ▼ -45.4% |
| 1991 | 1.67x | $197.10 Million | $118.10 Million | ▼ -2.4% |
| 1990 | 1.71x | $156.00 Million | $91.20 Million | ▼ -32.1% |
| 1989 | 2.52x | $200.50 Million | $79.60 Million | — |