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MaxLinearMXL -0.49%57 5-Year ROIIC % is 12.35 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates MXL with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Semiconductors companies, MaxLinear ranks better than 69% on this metric.
5-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (5-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year.
MaxLinear's 5-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 12.35%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
The industry rank for MaxLinear's 5-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:
MXL's 5-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than 69% of 916
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs MXL: 12.35
MaxLinear (NAS:MXL) 5-Year ROIIC % Explanation
Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.
High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.
Be Aware
It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.
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MaxLinear 5-Year ROIIC % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MaxLinear's 5-Year ROIIC % 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 5-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year ROIIC % 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 5-Year ROIIC % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, MaxLinear's 5-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MaxLinear's 5-Year ROIIC % 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.
** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 5-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.
MaxLinear (MXL) has a 5-Year ROIIC % of 12.35 as of Dec. 2025. 5-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year. View historical data on MaxLinear and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #284 out of 916 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is MaxLinear's 5-Year ROIIC % too high?
MaxLinear's current 5-Year ROIIC % is 12.35. The Semiconductors industry median 5-Year ROIIC % is 2.70. MaxLinear's value of 12.35 is 357.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #284 out of 916 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MaxLinear has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MaxLinear's 5-Year ROIIC % compare to QRVO and VSH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, MaxLinear ranks #284 out of 916 companies for 5-Year ROIIC %. This puts MaxLinear in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year ROIIC % is 2.70. MaxLinear's value of 12.35 is 357.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year ROIIC % for a Semiconductors company?
The median 5-Year ROIIC % among Semiconductors companies is 2.70, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MaxLinear's current 5-Year ROIIC % of 12.35 is 357.4% 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 5-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 5-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year. View historical data on MaxLinear and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 5-Year ROIIC % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MaxLinear's current 5-Year ROIIC % is 12.35. 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 $17.93, compared to a current price of $74.04 — trading 312.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year ROIIC % is 12.35 and 357.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 2.70. MaxLinear's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year ROIIC % calculated?
5-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MaxLinear (MXL), the current 5-Year ROIIC % is 12.35 as of Dec. 2025. 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 $74.04 is trading 312.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.93.
GuruFocus considers MaxLinear to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MXL:
5-Year ROIIC %: 12.35
GF Value™: $17.93 vs. price of $74.04 (312.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 357.4% above the Semiconductors median (#284 of 916)
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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