MaxLinear (MEX:MXL) Research & Development: MXN3,773 Mil (TTM 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 Research & Development?

MaxLinear MEX:MXL 36 Research & Development is MXN3,773 Mil 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. MaxLinear's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN959 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,773 Mil.

MaxLinear  (MEX:MXL) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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MaxLinear Research & Development Historical Data

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MaxLinear Research & Development Chart

MaxLinear Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Research & Development
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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
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MaxLinear Inc MEX:MXL
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MaxLinear Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN3,773 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of MXN3,773 Mil mean?
MaxLinear (MEX:MXL) has a Research & Development of MXN3,773 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on MaxLinear and its competitors.
Is MaxLinear's Research & Development too high?
MaxLinear's current Research & Development is MXN3,773 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to CRUS and ALGM?
MaxLinear's Research & Development of MXN3,773 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on MaxLinear and its competitors. MaxLinear's current Research & Development is MXN3,773 Mil. 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 Research & Development is MXN3,773 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MaxLinear (MEX:MXL), the current Research & Development is MXN3,773 Mil 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:

  • Research & Development: MXN3,773 Mil
  • 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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