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MaxLinearMXL +0.45%57 Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.83 as of Jun. 2026, which is 455% above its 10-year median of 1.41. GuruFocus rates MXL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 724 Semiconductors companies, MaxLinear ranks worse than 138121.41% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for MaxLinear's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
MXL'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.47 Med: 1.41 Max: 8.57
Current: -4.7
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of MaxLinear was 8.57. The lowest was -15.47. And the median was 1.41.
MXL's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 724
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs MXL: -4.70
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
MaxLinear Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
MaxLinear Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MaxLinear's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Semiconductors subindustry, MaxLinear's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
MaxLinear Debt-to-EBITDA vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, MaxLinear's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MaxLinear's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
MaxLinear (MXL) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.83 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on MaxLinear. This is 455% above median its historical median of 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #999999 out of 724 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is MaxLinear's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
MaxLinear's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.83 is 455% above median its 10-year median of 1.41. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. MaxLinear's value of 7.83 is 440% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #999999 out of 724 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MaxLinear has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MaxLinear's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CRUS and VSH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #999999 out of 724 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places MaxLinear in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45. MaxLinear's value of 7.83 is 440% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.41 vs. the industry median of 1.45, MaxLinear has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Semiconductors companies is 1.45, based on 724 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MaxLinear's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 7.83 is 440% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on MaxLinear. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MaxLinear's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.83, which is 455% above median its own 10-year median of 1.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MaxLinear stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaxLinear (MXL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.35, compared to a current price of $67.11 — trading 246.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.83, which is 455% above median its 10-year median of 1.41 and 440% above the Semiconductors industry median of 1.45. MaxLinear's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MaxLinear (MXL), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 7.83 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is MaxLinear (MXL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaxLinear stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $67.11 is trading 246.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.35.
GuruFocus considers MaxLinear to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MXL:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 7.83 (455% above median its 10-year median of 1.41)
GF Value™: $19.35 vs. price of $67.11 (246.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 440% above the Semiconductors median (#999999 of 724)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MXL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MaxLinear Inc is a provider of radio frequency and mixed-signal integrated circuits for cable and satellite broadband communications, the connected home, and for data center, metro, and long-haul fiber networks. The company's radio frequency receiver products capture and process digital and analog broadband signals to be decoded for various applications. Its product options include both radio frequency receivers and radio frequency receiver systems-on-chips. The company's products enable the distribution and display of broadband video and data content in a wide range of electronic devices.
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