MaxLinear (MEX:MXL) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


MEX:MXL MaxLinear Inc MEX:MXL
36 GF Score
Price MXN1,534.00
GF Value MXN317.12
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is MaxLinear Moat Score?

MaxLinear MEX:MXL 36 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 25, 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 1,002 Semiconductors companies, MaxLinear ranks better than 89.32% on this metric.

MaxLinear has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

MaxLinear has Narrow Moat: MaxLinear has a discernible moat due to its proprietary technology in broadband and connectivity solutions. However, intense competition in the semiconductor industry limits its moat to a modest level.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes MaxLinear might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

MaxLinear  (MEX:MXL) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

MaxLinear Moat Score Related Terms

MEX:MXL vs CRUS, ALGM, QRVO: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, MaxLinear's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, MaxLinear's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MaxLinear's Moat Score falls into.


MEX:MXL
36GF Score
MaxLinear Inc MEX:MXL
Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
MaxLinear (MEX:MXL) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #107 out of 1002 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is MaxLinear's Moat Score too high?
MaxLinear's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #107 out of 1002 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Moat Score compare to CRUS and ALGM?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #107 out of 1002 companies for Moat Score. This places MaxLinear in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. MaxLinear's current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MaxLinear (MEX:MXL), the current Moat Score is 4 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:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • 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

Get the complete analysis for MEX:MXL

Moat Score is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

MXN1,534.00
Price
MXN317.12
GF Value