MaxLinearMEX:MXL 36 FCF Yield % is 0.03 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 99% below its 10-year median of 4.07. 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 1,029 Semiconductors companies, MaxLinear ranks better than 51.99% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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MaxLinear FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MaxLinear's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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MEX:MXL vs CRUS, ALGM, QRVO: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, MaxLinear's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, MaxLinear's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MaxLinear's FCF Yield % 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.
MaxLinear (MEX:MXL) has a FCF Yield % of 0.03 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on MaxLinear and its competitors. This is 99% below median its historical median of 4.07. According to the industry distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #494 out of 1029 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is MaxLinear's FCF Yield % too high?
MaxLinear's current FCF Yield % of 0.03 is 99% below median its 10-year median of 4.07. Based on the distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #494 out of 1029 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Yield % compare to CRUS and ALGM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #494 out of 1029 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts MaxLinear in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Semiconductors company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on MaxLinear and its competitors. MaxLinear's current FCF Yield % is 0.03, which is 99% below median its own 10-year median of 4.07. 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 FCF Yield % is 0.03, which is 99% below median its 10-year median of 4.07. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MaxLinear (MEX:MXL), the current FCF Yield % is 0.03 as of Jun. 25, 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:
FCF Yield %: 0.03 (99% below median its 10-year median of 4.07)
GF Value™: MXN317.12 vs. price of MXN1,534.00 (383.7% above fair value)
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 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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