Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, toy maker Mattel (Nasdaq: MAT) has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Mattel's business and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Mattel facts

Founded (founded) El Segundo, Calif. (1945)
Market Cap $10.6 billion
Industry Leisure products
Trailing-12-Month Revenue $6.2 billion
Management CEO Bryan Stockton (since January 2012)
CFO Kevin Farr (since February 2000)
Return on Equity (average, past 3 years) 27.3%
Cash/Debt $372.3 million / $1.6 billion
Dividend Yield 4%
Competitors Hasbro
JAKKS Pacific
LEGO A/S

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 88% of the 744 members who have rated Mattel believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.  

A few months ago, one of those Fools, TMFRedRam, tapped the stock as a particularly attractive growth opportunity: "Mattel is better positioned than Hasbro to make the most out of a growing global market. They've demonstrated an ability to get it done overseas and there is no reason that trend will end anytime soon."

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