Shares of Mid-cap consumer discretionary company Mattel moved 0.4 this afternoon, and are now trading at $21.36 per share. On the other hand, the average analyst target price for the stock is $23.0.
Mattel, Inc., a children's and family entertainment company, designs and produces toys and consumer products worldwide.
Potential Mattel Investors Should Analyze the Following:
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The company has a price to earnings growth (PEG) ratio of 3.6. A number between 0 and 1 could mean that the market is undervaluing Mattel's estimated growth potential
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Its Price to Book (P/B) ratio is 3.9
Understanding Mattel's Operating Margins
| Date Reported | Total Revenue ($ k) | Operating Expenses ($ k) | Operating Margins (%) | YoY Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-31 | 5,434,700 | 1,805,900 | 12.43 | -7.03 |
| 2021-12-31 | 5,457,700 | 1,897,100 | 13.37 | 60.89 |
| 2020-12-31 | 4,583,700 | 1,862,700 | 8.31 | 855.17 |
| 2019-12-31 | 4,504,600 | 1,941,500 | 0.87 | n/a |
Over the last 4 years, Mattel's operating margins have averaged 8.7%, which is similar to the 9.19% Toy industry average. We also note that the company's operating margins have a high coefficient of variability at 65.1%. On the other hand, we note that the firm's margins are growing at a 94.4% compounded average yearly rate.
