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MaxLinearMXL -2.66%58 EV-to-OCF is 344.80 as of Aug. 30, 2026, which is 1795% above its 10-year median of 18.20. GuruFocus rates MXL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,034 Semiconductors companies, MaxLinear ranks worse than 97.1% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, MaxLinear's Enterprise Value is $5,677.8 Mil.
MaxLinear's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $16.5 Mil. Therefore, MaxLinear's EV-to-OCF for today is 344.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for MaxLinear's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MXL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -122.2 Med: 18.2 Max: 555.48
Current: 344.8
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of MaxLinear was 555.48. The lowest was -122.20. And the median was 18.20.
MXL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 97.1% of 1034
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 13.27
vs MXL: 344.80
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
MaxLinear's share price for today is $61.6847.
MaxLinear's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.190.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
MaxLinear EV-to-OCF Related Terms
MaxLinear EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MaxLinear's EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, MaxLinear's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MaxLinear's EV-to-OCF falls into.
MaxLinear's current Enterprise Value is $5,677.8 Mil.
MaxLinear's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $16.5 Mil.
* 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 (MXL) has a EV-to-OCF of 344.80 as of Aug. 30, 2026. This is 1795% above median its historical median of 18.20. According to the industry distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #1004 out of 1034 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 97.1%.
Is MaxLinear's EV-to-OCF too high?
MaxLinear's current EV-to-OCF of 344.80 is 1795% above median its 10-year median of 18.20. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-OCF is 13.27. MaxLinear's value of 344.80 is 2498.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #1004 out of 1034 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MaxLinear has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MaxLinear's EV-to-OCF compare to CRUS and VSH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #1004 out of 1034 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places MaxLinear in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 13.27. MaxLinear's value of 344.80 is 2498.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.20 vs. the industry median of 13.27, 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 EV-to-OCF for a Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Semiconductors companies is 13.27, based on 1,034 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MaxLinear's current EV-to-OCF of 344.80 is 2498.3% 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 13.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MaxLinear's current EV-to-OCF is 344.80, which is 1795% above median its own 10-year median of 18.20. 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 $20.26, compared to a current price of $61.68 — trading 204.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 344.80, which is 1795% above median its 10-year median of 18.20 and 2498.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 13.27. MaxLinear's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MaxLinear (MXL), the current EV-to-OCF is 344.80 as of Aug. 30, 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 $61.68 is trading 204.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $20.26.
GuruFocus considers MaxLinear to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MXL:
EV-to-OCF: 344.80 (1795% above median its 10-year median of 18.20)
GF Value™: $20.26 vs. price of $61.68 (204.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2498.3% above the Semiconductors median (#1004 of 1034)
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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