(MXL) MaxLinear - Ratings and Ratios
RF, Modems, Processors, Video, Connectivity
MXL EPS (Earnings per Share)
MXL Revenue
Description: MXL MaxLinear August 13, 2025
MaxLinear Inc (NASDAQ:MXL) is a US-based semiconductor company. The companys quarterly tax provision is a crucial aspect of its financial reporting, reflecting its tax obligations and potential liabilities.
To understand the implications of the quarterly tax provision, its essential to examine the companys financial performance and key drivers. MaxLinears market capitalization stands at approximately $1.33 billion, indicating a relatively mid-cap semiconductor company. The forward price-to-earnings ratio is around 59.52, suggesting that investors have high growth expectations.
The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical, and MaxLinears performance is likely influenced by factors such as global demand for semiconductor products, technological advancements, and competition. Key economic drivers for the company include the growth of the communications infrastructure market, the adoption of 5G technology, and the increasing demand for high-speed data transmission.
To evaluate MaxLinears performance, relevant KPIs could include revenue growth, gross margin, and operating expenses as a percentage of revenue. A closer examination of the companys return on equity (ROE), which is currently negative at -40.87%, may indicate potential issues with profitability. Investors should also monitor the companys cash flow generation, debt levels, and research and development expenses to gauge its ability to invest in growth initiatives.
From a trading perspective, MaxLinears stock price has exhibited significant volatility, with a beta of 1.694, indicating that it tends to move more than the overall market. The average trading volume is around 1.58 million shares, suggesting a relatively liquid stock. To make informed investment decisions, its crucial to analyze the companys fundamental data, technical indicators, and industry trends in conjunction with its quarterly tax provision and overall financial performance.
MXL Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 1,360m |
| Sub-Industry | Semiconductors |
| IPO / Inception | 2010-03-24 |
MXL Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -40.7% |
| Fundamental | 21.1% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -3.79% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.73 of 5 |
MXL Dividends
Currently no dividends paidMXL Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 36.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -8.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -84.9% |
| CAGR 5y | -22.38% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | -0.28 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | -0.45 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.81 |
| Alpha | -29.22 |
| Beta | 1.771 |
| Volatility | 69.20% |
| Current Volume | 1166.6k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1200.4k |
| Stop Loss | 14 (-7.6%) |
| Signal | -0.53 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.5
| Net Income (-179.6m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 25.4m TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.03 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 3.67pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 23.76% (prev 40.55%; Δ -16.80pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA -0.02 (>3.0%) and CFO -18.6m > Net Income -179.6m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0) |
| Current Ratio 1.55 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (87.2m) change vs 12m ago 3.70% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 56.33% (prev 53.71%; Δ 2.62pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 49.71% (prev 43.98%; Δ 5.73pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio -14.66 (EBITDA TTM -121.1m / Interest Expense TTM 10.5m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -3.84
| (A) 0.12 = (Total Current Assets 284.1m - Total Current Liabilities 183.6m) / Total Assets 808.1m |
| (B) -0.60 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -485.5m / Total Assets 808.1m |
| (C) -0.18 = EBIT TTM -153.4m / Avg Total Assets 851.7m |
| (D) -1.41 = Book Value of Equity -485.3m / Total Liabilities 343.4m |
| Total Rating: -3.84 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 21.10
| 1. Piotroski 2.50pt = -2.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -1.49% = -0.75 |
| 3. FCF Margin -4.92% = -1.84 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.31 = 2.45 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda -0.20 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -37.36)% = -12.50 |
| 7. RoE -36.61% = -2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -74.64% = -5.60 |
| 9. EPS Trend -63.19% = -3.16 |
What is the price of MXL shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.01%, over one month by -5.78%, over three months by -4.24% and over the past year by +16.81%.
Is MaxLinear a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of MXL is around 11.19 USD . This means that MXL is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -26.14%.
Is MXL a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 4
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 7
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the MXL price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 20.4 | 34.3% |
| Analysts Target Price | 20.4 | 34.3% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 12.8 | -15.4% |
MXL Fundamental Data Overview October 26, 2025
P/E Forward = 23.1481
P/S = 3.2128
P/B = 2.8888
P/EG = 0.3937
Beta = 1.771
Revenue TTM = 423.4m USD
EBIT TTM = -153.4m USD
EBITDA TTM = -121.1m USD
Long Term Debt = 123.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last fiscal year)
Short Term Debt = 9.57m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 145.2m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 23.7m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.39b USD (1.36b + Debt 145.2m - CCE 111.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -14.66 (Ebit TTM -153.4m / Interest Expense TTM 10.5m)
FCF Yield = -1.49% (FCF TTM -20.8m / Enterprise Value 1.39b)
FCF Margin = -4.92% (FCF TTM -20.8m / Revenue TTM 423.4m)
Net Margin = -42.43% (Net Income TTM -179.6m / Revenue TTM 423.4m)
Gross Margin = 56.33% ((Revenue TTM 423.4m - Cost of Revenue TTM 184.9m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 56.86% (prev 56.54%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.72 (Enterprise Value 1.39b / Total Assets 808.1m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.82% (Interest Expense 2.65m / Debt 145.2m)
Taxrate = -4.83% (negative due to tax credits) (2.10m / -43.4m)
NOPAT = -160.9m (EBIT -153.4m * (1 - -4.83%)) [loss with tax shield] [negative tax rate / tax credits]
Current Ratio = 1.55 (Total Current Assets 284.1m / Total Current Liabilities 183.6m)
Debt / Equity = 0.31 (Debt 145.2m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 464.7m)
Debt / EBITDA = -0.20 (negative EBITDA) (Net Debt 23.7m / EBITDA -121.1m)
Debt / FCF = -1.14 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt 23.7m / FCF TTM -20.8m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 490.6m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -22.23% (Net Income -179.6m / Total Assets 808.1m)
RoE = -36.61% (Net Income TTM -179.6m / Total Stockholder Equity 490.6m)
RoCE = -25.01% (EBIT -153.4m / Capital Employed (Equity 490.6m + L.T.Debt 123.0m))
RoIC = -25.84% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -160.9m / Invested Capital 622.4m)
WACC = 11.52% (E(1.36b)/V(1.51b) * Re(12.54%) + D(145.2m)/V(1.51b) * Rd(1.82%) * (1-Tc(-0.05)))
Discount Rate = 12.54% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 3.31%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -20.8m)
EPS Correlation: -63.19 | EPS CAGR: -52.27% | SUE: 0.66 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -74.64 | Revenue CAGR: -26.11% | SUE: 0.47 | # QB: 0
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