MaxLinear (MEX:MXL) EBITDA Margin %: -4.02% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:MXL MaxLinear Inc MEX:MXL
36 GF Score
Price MXN1,534.00
GF Value MXN317.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is MaxLinear EBITDA Margin %?

MaxLinear MEX:MXL 36 EBITDA Margin % is -4.02% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:MXL with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN317.12 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, MaxLinear ranks worse than 82.4% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. MaxLinear's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-99 Mil. MaxLinear's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,474 Mil. Therefore, MaxLinear's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.02%.


MaxLinear  (MEX:MXL) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


MaxLinear EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


MaxLinear EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MaxLinear's EBITDA Margin % 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.

MaxLinear EBITDA Margin % Chart

MaxLinear Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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MaxLinear Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MEX:MXL vs CRUS, ALGM, QRVO: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, MaxLinear's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, MaxLinear's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MaxLinear's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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MaxLinear EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

MaxLinear's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-1563.723/8420.204
=-18.57 %

MaxLinear's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-99.468/2473.87
=-4.02 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of -4.02% mean?
MaxLinear (MEX:MXL) has a EBITDA Margin % of -4.02% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on MaxLinear and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #843 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is MaxLinear's EBITDA Margin % too high?
MaxLinear's current EBITDA Margin % is -4.02%. Based on the distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #843 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MaxLinear has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MaxLinear's EBITDA Margin % compare to CRUS and ALGM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #843 out of 1023 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places MaxLinear in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 10.52. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 10.52, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on MaxLinear and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 10.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MaxLinear's current EBITDA Margin % is -4.02%. 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 (MEX:MXL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN317.12, compared to a current price of MXN1,534.00 — trading 383.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is -4.02%. MaxLinear's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MaxLinear (MEX:MXL), the current EBITDA Margin % is -4.02% as of Mar. 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 (MEX:MXL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaxLinear stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,534.00 is trading 383.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN317.12. GuruFocus considers MaxLinear to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MXL:

  • EBITDA Margin %: -4.02%
  • GF Value™: MXN317.12 vs. price of MXN1,534.00 (383.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 36/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MXL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


MaxLinear Business Description

Other Exchanges MXL:USAJMX:Germany
Address 5966 La Place Court, Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA, USA, 92008
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.
36GF Score

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