Mattel Inc vs Microchip Technology Inc. — how do they compare? Mattel Inc trades at $15.03 (market cap $4.30B), while Microchip Technology Inc. trades at $82.22 (market cap $43.99B). The key difference: Microchip Technology Inc. is far larger — about 10.2× Mattel Inc's market cap, and Microchip Technology Inc. pays a 2.25% dividend while Mattel Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| MAT | MCHP | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $4.30B | $43.99B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Technology |
52-Week High | $22.16 | $102.97 |
52-Week Low | $13.05 | $49.02 |
Enterprise Value | $6.52B | $49.12B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.25% |
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Mattel markets toy products that are sold to its wholesale customers and direct to retail consumers. The company offers products for children and families, including toys for infants and preschoolers, girls and boys, youth electronics, handheld and other games, puzzles, educational toys, media-driven products, and plush and fashion-related toys. Mattel's owned portfolio includes Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends, and American Girl. In addition, it currently manufactures toy products for its segments both internally and externally (through manufacturing partners). Just over half of its net sales are in North America, while the remainder stem from international markets.
Read more on MAT →Microchip became an independent company in 1989 when it was spun off from General Instrument. More than half of revenue comes from MCUs, which are used in a wide array of electronic devices from remote controls to garage door openers to power windows in autos. The company's strength lies in lower-end 8-bit MCUs that are suitable for a wider range of less technologically advanced devices, but the firm has expanded its presence in higher-end MCUs and analog chips as well.
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