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MaxLinear Inc(MXL)
USD --+0.00%
Reward47Moderate
Risk70High
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Thin -29% profit margin · Revenue growing 48% YoY
MXL
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USD · NASDAQ
MaxLinear Inc | Technology
Value Trap
Market Cap:1.63Bn
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Reward Rating
47
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
70
High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $21.55.

What is MaxLinear Inc?

provides communications systems-on-chip solutions in the United States, Asia, Europe, and internationally.

MXL · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

MXL's standout is valuation; balance sheet and volatility weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

MXL · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Valuation74/100

    P/E 23.1× · PEG 0.39

Watchouts 5

  • Balance sheet20/100

    Current ratio 1.34

  • Volatility20/100

    Weak vs peers

  • Growth40/100

    Revenue -25.3% CAGR

  • Profitability40/100

    -29% net margin · -28% ROE

  • Cash flow42/100

    2% free-cash-flow margin

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is MaxLinear Inc?

provides communications systems-on-chip solutions in the United States, Asia, Europe, and internationally. Its products integrate various portions of a high-speed communication system, including radio frequency, high-performance analog, mixed-signal, digital signal processing, security engines, data compression and networking layers, and power management. The company is listed on the NASDAQ in USA, operating in the Technology sector, with a market capitalisation of 1.63B.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (47)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorTechnology
Market Cap1.63B
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High20.82
52 Week Low8.35
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date3/24/2010
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding86M
No. of Employees1,115
IndustrySemiconductors
ExchangeNASDAQ
Beta1.708
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.maxlinear.com
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