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MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) Stock Analysis

United States · Technology / Semiconductors

Price $74.67
Market cap $6.77B
Entry status Wait

Last updated Oct 27, 2026

Health Check

Last analyzed Oct 23, 2026

37
37/100 Avoid
  • Financial Health 30
  • Profitability 5
  • Business Quality 75
  • Balance Sheet 30
  • Cash Flow 50

Why this rating?

Health 37/100 — Avoid

Strongest Business Quality 75/100
Softest Profitability 5/100
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Entry timing is weak right now. Quality may be fine; the setup is not.

Company overview

MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) is a Semiconductors company in the Technology sector. Compound Radar rates MaxLinear, Inc. 37/100 (Avoid) due to high business quality, strong revenue growth, and elevated leverage.

Investment profile

  • Quality High
  • Growth Strong
  • Balance Sheet Stretched
  • Valuation Attractive

Financial highlights

Valuation

  • Forward P/E 17.37
  • PEG 0.39
  • EV/Revenue 9.32

Profitability

  • Revenue Growth 72.4%
  • Gross Margin 58.0%
  • Operating Margin 14.0%
  • Net Margin -4.4%
  • ROE -5.9%

Financial strength

  • Cash $81.08M
  • Debt $186.00M
  • Net Cash $-104.92M
  • Free Cash Flow -$176,000.00
  • Current Ratio 2.22

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