Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 12, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Mattel, Inc. (MAT) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Mattel, Inc. passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Mattel, Inc. (MAT) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 12, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/MAT
Business activity
Its main business is permissible, with some incidental non-compliant revenue.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding MAT
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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MAT: Is Mattel, Inc. Halal?
Mattel, Inc.
$17.20
Market Cap: 4.9B
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About Mattel, Inc.
Mattel, Inc. functions as a worldwide children's entertainment corporation, primarily engaged in the design and production of a diverse range of toys and consumer goods. The company's operations are segmented into North America, International, and the American Girl brand. Its extensive product offerings include dolls and accessories, alongside related content, gaming, and lifestyle merchandise for children, marketed under popular labels such as Barbie, Monster High, American Girl, Polly Pocket, Spirit, and Enchantimals; the American Girl brand specifically also provides dolls complemented by books. Additionally, Mattel manufactures die-cast vehicles, track systems, playsets, and accessories that appeal to both children and collectors, prominently featuring brands like Hot Wheels, Monster Trucks, Matchbox, CARS, and Mario Kart. For the infant, toddler, and preschool demographics, the company delivers content, toys, live events, and various lifestyle products through well-known brands including Fisher-Price, Thomas & Friends, Power Wheels, and Fireman Sam. Furthermore, Mattel offers action figures, building sets, and games under its proprietary brands such as Masters of the Universe, MEGA, UNO, Lightyear, Jurassic World, WWE, and Star Wars, while also producing items under licenses from significant partners like Disney, NBCUniversal, WWE, Microsoft, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros, and Sanrio. The company's products are distributed directly to consumers via its catalogs, websites, and proprietary retail outlets, as well as indirectly through a wide array of retailers including discount and free-standing toy stores, chain stores, department stores, and other retail points, alongside wholesalers, agents, and distributors. Founded in 1945, Mattel, Inc. is headquartered in El Segundo, California.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Leisure
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 47.9% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
Screened under AAOIFI Standard 21. The exact figure behind this is part of Pro; the failing check and its limit are always free.
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Business Activity Screen
PassedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.
- •Estimated 2.0% of revenue from non-compliant sources. This is an average for Leisure, not a figure the company reports.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.