MAT
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Mattel, Inc. (MAT) closed at $14.83 as of 2026-03-20, trading 22.7% below its 200-week moving average of $19.18. This places MAT in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -16.4% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 28, MAT is in oversold territory.
Over the past 14 weeks, down-weeks have had more trading volume than up-weeks (0.59 buyers-vs-sellers ratio). That means when people are active, they're more often selling than buying. Sellers are still more in control than buyers.
Over the past 2548 weeks of data, MAT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 37 times. On average, these episodes lasted 26 weeks. Historically, investors who bought MAT at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +0.9%.
With a market cap of $4.6 billion, MAT is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 8.5%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at 17.7%, a solid level. The stock trades at 2.0x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 15.0% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in MAT would have grown to $209, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. MAT has returned 2.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: MAT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After MAT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 21 historical episodes, buying MAT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -6.8% after 12 months (median -2.0%), compared to +10.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 35% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +0.8% vs +21.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment MAT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
MAT has crossed below its 200-week MA 37 times with an average 1-year return of +0.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1978 | Mar 1979 | 21 | 9.2% | -6.6% | +1368.4% |
| May 1979 | Jun 1979 | 1 | 1.5% | +6.3% | +1321.8% |
| Oct 1979 | Jan 1980 | 15 | 13.7% | +73.8% | +1368.4% |
| Mar 1980 | May 1980 | 11 | 18.1% | +21.9% | +1299.6% |
| Jun 1980 | Jul 1980 | 4 | 3.2% | +19.0% | +1321.8% |
| Feb 1981 | Feb 1981 | 1 | 2.6% | +53.5% | +1161.6% |
| Mar 1981 | Nov 1981 | 36 | 30.0% | +98.5% | +1217.2% |
| Jun 1983 | Aug 1984 | 61 | 56.0% | -27.3% | +870.7% |
| Dec 1984 | Jan 1985 | 2 | 11.0% | +10.5% | +909.0% |
| Nov 1985 | Mar 1986 | 18 | 11.8% | -12.1% | +776.5% |
| Jul 1986 | Jan 1987 | 27 | 27.3% | +4.2% | +813.4% |
| Mar 1987 | May 1987 | 6 | 11.9% | -36.5% | +920.9% |
| May 1987 | May 1987 | 1 | 2.9% | -31.4% | +909.0% |
| Jun 1987 | Jul 1987 | 3 | 4.5% | -24.7% | +920.9% |
| Oct 1987 | Mar 1989 | 73 | 44.1% | -1.3% | +1041.8% |
| Dec 1998 | Mar 2002 | 169 | 67.8% | -47.3% | +13.0% |
| Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | 2 | 0.8% | +14.5% | +47.2% |
| Oct 2002 | Oct 2002 | 1 | 7.5% | +27.8% | +64.4% |
| Apr 2004 | Jun 2004 | 7 | 4.3% | +9.0% | +51.0% |
| Jul 2004 | Nov 2004 | 20 | 12.2% | +12.4% | +50.6% |
| Apr 2005 | Jul 2005 | 10 | 4.5% | -7.6% | +38.5% |
| Jul 2005 | Mar 2006 | 35 | 20.7% | -0.8% | +36.0% |
| Apr 2006 | Jul 2006 | 15 | 10.2% | +75.5% | +39.5% |
| Dec 2007 | Jan 2008 | 3 | 7.7% | -0.4% | +28.3% |
| Jun 2008 | Jul 2008 | 4 | 9.2% | -7.6% | +20.8% |
| Sep 2008 | Aug 2009 | 48 | 39.1% | +2.6% | +19.4% |
| Sep 2014 | Feb 2016 | 73 | 37.5% | -22.2% | -43.4% |
| Apr 2016 | May 2016 | 4 | 2.5% | -24.1% | -48.5% |
| Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 | 1 | 4.0% | -26.6% | -46.9% |
| Sep 2016 | Oct 2016 | 3 | 2.4% | -46.1% | -48.4% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2020 | 211 | 58.4% | -54.6% | -48.7% |
| Mar 2023 | Mar 2023 | 3 | 4.4% | +18.5% | -11.2% |
| Jan 2024 | Jan 2024 | 4 | 4.2% | -1.3% | -18.4% |
| Apr 2024 | Feb 2025 | 43 | 17.9% | -18.4% | -19.5% |
| Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | 16 | 25.6% | -18.7% | -24.9% |
| Jul 2025 | Nov 2025 | 18 | 14.8% | N/A | -23.5% |
| Feb 2026 | Ongoing | 6+ | 22.7% | Ongoing | -10.0% |
| Average | 26 | — | +0.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MAT below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-03-20, Mattel, Inc. (MAT) is trading 22.7% below its 200-week moving average of $19.18. The current price is $14.83.
What is MAT's 200-week moving average price?
Mattel, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $19.18 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when MAT drops below its 200-week moving average?
MAT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 37 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +0.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 26 weeks on average.
Is MAT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about MAT as of 2026-03-20: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 28 (oversold). Free cash flow yield is 8.5%. Return on equity is 17.7%. Price-to-book is 2.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does MAT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in MAT would have grown to $209, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 2.2% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. MAT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20