Mattel Inc (MAT) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of December 2025:
0.93x
Mattel Inc (MAT) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.93x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of $739.45 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($796.60 Million). Read debt load of Mattel Inc for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
FCF Generation Index
0.93x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
$739.45 Million
USD
Operating Cash Flow
$796.60 Million
USD
Capital Expenditures
$57.15 Million
USD
Mattel Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1989–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Mattel Inc across 35 annual periods. Explore Mattel Inc capital reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Mattel Inc (1989–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Mattel Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Mattel Inc (MAT) total market value.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.69x | $411.26 Million | $593.25 Million | $181.99 Million | ▼ -7.2% |
| 2024 | 0.75x | $597.95 Million | $800.57 Million | $202.62 Million | ▼ -8.4% |
| 2023 | 0.82x | $709.49 Million | $869.79 Million | $160.30 Million | ▲ +40.9% |
| 2022 | 0.58x | $256.34 Million | $442.84 Million | $186.50 Million | ▼ -15.9% |
| 2021 | 0.69x | $334.11 Million | $485.46 Million | $151.35 Million | ▲ +17.8% |
| 2020 | 0.58x | $166.90 Million | $285.70 Million | $118.79 Million | ▲ +52.3% |
| 2019 | 0.38x | $64.62 Million | $168.44 Million | $103.81 Million | ▼ -30.9% |
| 2016 | 0.56x | $327.81 Million | $590.00 Million | $262.19 Million | ▼ -15.1% |
| 2015 | 0.65x | $480.82 Million | $735.00 Million | $254.18 Million | ▼ -7.5% |
| 2014 | 0.71x | $628.54 Million | $889.00 Million | $260.46 Million | ▲ +10.7% |
| 2013 | 0.64x | $445.95 Million | $698.00 Million | $252.05 Million | ▼ -22.8% |
| 2012 | 0.83x | $1.06 Billion | $1.28 Billion | $219.55 Million | ▲ +16.1% |
| 2011 | 0.71x | $474.09 Million | $665.00 Million | $190.91 Million | ▼ -3.8% |
| 2010 | 0.74x | $391.32 Million | $527.97 Million | $136.65 Million | ▼ -15.1% |
| 2009 | 0.87x | $824.55 Million | $945.04 Million | $120.49 Million | ▲ +60.4% |
| 2008 | 0.54x | $237.19 Million | $436.00 Million | $198.81 Million | ▼ -26.3% |
| 2007 | 0.74x | $413.90 Million | $560.53 Million | $146.63 Million | ▼ -12.9% |
| 2006 | 0.85x | $742.50 Million | $875.95 Million | $133.44 Million | ▲ +20.0% |
| 2005 | 0.71x | $329.55 Million | $466.68 Million | $137.13 Million | ▼ -5.6% |
| 2004 | 0.75x | $426.78 Million | $570.37 Million | $143.59 Million | ▲ +11.9% |
| 2003 | 0.67x | $404.40 Million | $604.80 Million | $200.40 Million | ▼ -22.3% |
| 2002 | 0.86x | $1.03 Billion | $1.20 Billion | $167.39 Million | ▲ +15.9% |
| 2001 | 0.74x | $561.60 Million | $756.25 Million | $194.65 Million | ▲ +4.8% |
| 2000 | 0.71x | $393.34 Million | $555.09 Million | $161.75 Million | ▲ +126.1% |
| 1999 | -2.71x | $-158.90 Million | $58.60 Million | $217.50 Million | ▼ -190.4% |
| 1998 | -0.93x | $-511.30 Million | $547.50 Million | $1.06 Billion | ▼ -272.9% |
| 1997 | 0.54x | $260.30 Million | $481.90 Million | $221.60 Million | ▼ -9.1% |
| 1996 | 0.59x | $306.20 Million | $515.20 Million | $209.00 Million | ▲ +21.4% |
| 1995 | 0.49x | $198.60 Million | $405.50 Million | $206.90 Million | ▼ -34.1% |
| 1994 | 0.74x | $255.30 Million | $343.40 Million | $88.10 Million | ▼ -14.3% |
| 1993 | 0.87x | $263.20 Million | $303.30 Million | $40.10 Million | ▲ +18.8% |
| 1992 | 0.73x | $95.80 Million | $131.10 Million | $35.30 Million | ▼ -18.3% |
| 1991 | 0.89x | $176.20 Million | $197.10 Million | $20.90 Million | ▲ +94.8% |
| 1990 | 0.46x | $71.60 Million | $156.00 Million | $84.40 Million | ▼ -21.5% |
| 1989 | 0.59x | $117.30 Million | $200.50 Million | $83.20 Million | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).