Mattel Inc (MAT) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
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). Explore MAT capital expenditure intensity to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Mattel Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1989–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Mattel Inc across 35 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see MAT cash generation efficiency.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Mattel Inc (1989–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Mattel Inc. Check Mattel Inc cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| 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 | — |