MAT FCF Yield: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
MAT's fcf yield is higher than 95% of the last 10 years.
FCF Yield History
MAT FCF Yield by year
Yearly range of MAT’s fcf yield from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from -7.4% to 17.1%, averaging 3.7%.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.1% | 9.7% | 16.6% | 14.9% |
| 2025 | 6.8% | 9.0% | 12.2% | 6.8% |
| 2024 | 9.9% | 12.4% | 17.1% | 10.0% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | 4.6% | 7.1% | 6.8% |
| 2022 | 1.7% | 3.3% | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | 2.2% | 4.1% | 5.7% | 4.3% |
| 2020 | -0.3% | 1.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% |
| 2019 | -5.6% | -0.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| 2018 | -7.4% | -5.1% | -3.5% | -5.2% |
| 2017 | -3.1% | 0.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3.8% |
Free cash flow generated divided by market capitalisation. Often more reliable than earnings yield because it reflects actual cash — harder to inflate through accounting choices.
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap × 100%Think of it as the "cash earnings yield" on your investment. High FCF yield vs history suggests the market may be undervaluing the company's real cash generation ability.
- FCF can be lumpy year-to-year due to irregular capex or working capital swings. Look at 3–5 year trends, not single-year readings.
- Businesses intentionally reinvesting for growth will show low or negative FCF yield by design — this metric is less useful for high-growth phase companies.
Is MAT FCF Yield High or Low Right Now?
Mattel, Inc.'s FCF Yield is currently 14.9%, which is near historic high relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median FCF Yield for MAT is approximately 3.4%. See all MAT valuation metrics →
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