MaxLinear (MXL) Competitors

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MXL vs. ON, MTSI, FSLR, LSCC, and RMBS

Should you buy MaxLinear stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares MaxLinear with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with MaxLinear include onsemi (ON), MACOM Technology Solutions (MTSI), First Solar (FSLR), Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC), and Rambus (RMBS).

How does MaxLinear compare to onsemi?

onsemi (NASDAQ:ON) and MaxLinear (NASDAQ:MXL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, risk and dividends.

97.7% of onsemi shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.8% of MaxLinear shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of onsemi shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of MaxLinear shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

onsemi has a beta of 1.94, indicating that its stock price is 94% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.95, indicating that its stock price is 295% more volatile than the broader market.

onsemi has higher revenue and earnings than MaxLinear. MaxLinear is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than onsemi, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
onsemi	$6.00B	7.39	$121M	$1.41	80.22
MaxLinear	$467.64M	17.68	-$136.68M	-$1.52	N/A

onsemi presently has a consensus price target of $88.81, indicating a potential downside of 21.49%. MaxLinear has a consensus price target of $44.20, indicating a potential downside of 52.13%. Given onsemi's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe onsemi is more favorable than MaxLinear.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
onsemi	1 Sell rating(s)	15 Hold rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.48
MaxLinear	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

onsemi has a net margin of 9.46% compared to MaxLinear's net margin of -25.96%. onsemi's return on equity of 12.79% beat MaxLinear's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
onsemi	9.46%	12.79%	7.80%
MaxLinear	-25.96%	-2.33%	-1.34%

In the previous week, onsemi had 356 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 367 mentions for onsemi and 11 mentions for MaxLinear. onsemi's average media sentiment score of 0.97 beat MaxLinear's score of 0.94 indicating that onsemi is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
onsemi	215 Very Positive mention(s)	57 Positive mention(s)	47 Neutral mention(s)	27 Negative mention(s)	19 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
MaxLinear	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Summary

onsemi beats MaxLinear on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MaxLinear compare to MACOM Technology Solutions?

MACOM Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:MTSI) and MaxLinear (NASDAQ:MXL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and valuation.

In the previous week, MACOM Technology Solutions had 11 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for MACOM Technology Solutions and 11 mentions for MaxLinear. MaxLinear's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat MACOM Technology Solutions' score of 0.90 indicating that MaxLinear is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
MACOM Technology Solutions	11 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	1 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
MaxLinear	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

MACOM Technology Solutions has a beta of 1.6, indicating that its share price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.95, indicating that its share price is 295% more volatile than the broader market.

MACOM Technology Solutions has higher revenue and earnings than MaxLinear. MaxLinear is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MACOM Technology Solutions, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
MACOM Technology Solutions	$967.26M	29.63	-$54.21M	$2.31	162.60
MaxLinear	$467.64M	17.68	-$136.68M	-$1.52	N/A

76.1% of MACOM Technology Solutions shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.8% of MaxLinear shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of MACOM Technology Solutions shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of MaxLinear shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

MACOM Technology Solutions presently has a consensus price target of $316.82, indicating a potential downside of 15.65%. MaxLinear has a consensus price target of $44.20, indicating a potential downside of 52.13%. Given MACOM Technology Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe MACOM Technology Solutions is more favorable than MaxLinear.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
MACOM Technology Solutions	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.92
MaxLinear	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

MACOM Technology Solutions has a net margin of 16.46% compared to MaxLinear's net margin of -25.96%. MACOM Technology Solutions' return on equity of 16.01% beat MaxLinear's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
MACOM Technology Solutions	16.46%	16.01%	10.43%
MaxLinear	-25.96%	-2.33%	-1.34%

Summary

MACOM Technology Solutions beats MaxLinear on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MaxLinear compare to First Solar?

First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) and MaxLinear (NASDAQ:MXL) are both semiconductors companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and valuation.

First Solar has a net margin of 30.73% compared to MaxLinear's net margin of -25.96%. First Solar's return on equity of 18.01% beat MaxLinear's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
First Solar	30.73%	18.01%	12.57%
MaxLinear	-25.96%	-2.33%	-1.34%

In the previous week, First Solar had 18 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for First Solar and 11 mentions for MaxLinear. MaxLinear's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat First Solar's score of 0.78 indicating that MaxLinear is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
First Solar	15 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
MaxLinear	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

First Solar has a beta of 1.57, indicating that its share price is 57% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.95, indicating that its share price is 295% more volatile than the broader market.

First Solar presently has a consensus price target of $247.03, indicating a potential upside of 5.85%. MaxLinear has a consensus price target of $44.20, indicating a potential downside of 52.13%. Given First Solar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First Solar is more favorable than MaxLinear.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
First Solar	1 Sell rating(s)	12 Hold rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.59
MaxLinear	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

First Solar has higher revenue and earnings than MaxLinear. MaxLinear is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Solar, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
First Solar	$5.22B	4.80	$1.53B	$15.48	15.08
MaxLinear	$467.64M	17.68	-$136.68M	-$1.52	N/A

92.1% of First Solar shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.8% of MaxLinear shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of First Solar shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of MaxLinear shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

First Solar beats MaxLinear on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MaxLinear compare to Lattice Semiconductor?

Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC) and MaxLinear (NASDAQ:MXL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, valuation, earnings and profitability.

In the previous week, Lattice Semiconductor had 8 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Lattice Semiconductor and 11 mentions for MaxLinear. MaxLinear's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Lattice Semiconductor's score of 0.77 indicating that MaxLinear is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Lattice Semiconductor	5 Very Positive mention(s)	6 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	3 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
MaxLinear	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Lattice Semiconductor has a net margin of 3.46% compared to MaxLinear's net margin of -25.96%. Lattice Semiconductor's return on equity of 8.48% beat MaxLinear's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Lattice Semiconductor	3.46%	8.48%	7.03%
MaxLinear	-25.96%	-2.33%	-1.34%

Lattice Semiconductor has a beta of 1.76, indicating that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.95, indicating that its stock price is 295% more volatile than the broader market.

98.1% of Lattice Semiconductor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.8% of MaxLinear shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Lattice Semiconductor shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of MaxLinear shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Lattice Semiconductor has higher revenue and earnings than MaxLinear. MaxLinear is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Lattice Semiconductor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Lattice Semiconductor	$523.26M	31.45	$3.08M	$0.14	857.93
MaxLinear	$467.64M	17.68	-$136.68M	-$1.52	N/A

Lattice Semiconductor currently has a consensus price target of $129.07, indicating a potential upside of 7.46%. MaxLinear has a consensus price target of $44.20, indicating a potential downside of 52.13%. Given Lattice Semiconductor's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Lattice Semiconductor is more favorable than MaxLinear.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Lattice Semiconductor	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.00
MaxLinear	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

Summary

Lattice Semiconductor beats MaxLinear on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MaxLinear compare to Rambus?

Rambus (NASDAQ:RMBS) and MaxLinear (NASDAQ:MXL) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability and media sentiment.

In the previous week, MaxLinear had 2 more articles in the media than Rambus. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for MaxLinear and 9 mentions for Rambus. MaxLinear's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat Rambus' score of 0.74 indicating that MaxLinear is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Rambus	3 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
MaxLinear	5 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

Rambus has a net margin of 31.90% compared to MaxLinear's net margin of -25.96%. Rambus' return on equity of 17.41% beat MaxLinear's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Rambus	31.90%	17.41%	15.47%
MaxLinear	-25.96%	-2.33%	-1.34%

Rambus has a beta of 1.79, meaning that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.95, meaning that its stock price is 295% more volatile than the broader market.

88.5% of Rambus shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.8% of MaxLinear shares are held by institutional investors. 0.8% of Rambus shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of MaxLinear shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Rambus has higher revenue and earnings than MaxLinear. MaxLinear is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Rambus, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Rambus	$707.63M	19.42	$230.46M	$2.10	60.50
MaxLinear	$467.64M	17.68	-$136.68M	-$1.52	N/A

Rambus currently has a consensus target price of $130.43, suggesting a potential upside of 2.66%. MaxLinear has a consensus target price of $44.20, suggesting a potential downside of 52.13%. Given Rambus' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Rambus is more favorable than MaxLinear.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Rambus	0 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.70
MaxLinear	1 Sell rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.40

Summary

Rambus beats MaxLinear on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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MXL vs. The Competition

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Metric	MaxLinear	SEMI Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$8.27B	$50.57B	$38.74B	$12.29B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.21%	3.21%	5.30%
P/E Ratio	-60.75	150.95	168.33	25.26
Price / Sales	17.68	13.83	625.63	73.54
Price / Cash	N/A	214.41	47.81	37.27
Price / Book	17.66	11.72	9.66	6.71
Net Income	-$136.68M	$493.49M	$1.06B	$336.00M
7 Day Performance	-9.71%	-1.73%	-1.43%	-0.72%
1 Month Performance	251.50%	46.00%	4.16%	-0.09%
1 Year Performance	642.88%	160.09%	161.37%	30.62%

MaxLinear Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
MXL MaxLinear	3.5496 of 5 stars	$92.34 flat	$44.20 -52.1%	+642.9%	$8.27B	$467.64M	N/A	1,115	Gap Down
ON onsemi	3.6398 of 5 stars	$107.24 +3.9%	$87.27 -18.6%	+151.8%	$40.44B	$6.00B	76.06	22,670	Trending News
MTSI MACOM Technology Solutions	3.8256 of 5 stars	$365.88 +1.7%	$316.82 -13.4%	+204.2%	$27.46B	$967.26M	158.39	2,000	Analyst Upgrade Insider Trade
FSLR First Solar	4.315 of 5 stars	$233.27 +6.1%	$246.10 +5.5%	+30.8%	$23.63B	$5.22B	15.07	7,900	Gap Down
LSCC Lattice Semiconductor	4.1147 of 5 stars	$128.96 +1.4%	$129.07 +0.1%	+128.7%	$17.43B	$523.26M	921.21	1,174	Trending News

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MaxLinear (MXL) Competitors

MXL vs. ON, MTSI, FSLR, LSCC, and RMBS

How does MaxLinear compare to onsemi?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in ON or MXL?

Which has more risk and volatility, ON or MXL?

Which has better valuation & earnings, ON or MXL?

Do analysts rate ON or MXL?

Is ON or MXL more profitable?

Does the media refer more to ON or MXL?

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How does MaxLinear compare to MACOM Technology Solutions?

Does the media refer more to MTSI or MXL?

Which has more volatility & risk, MTSI or MXL?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, MTSI or MXL?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in MTSI or MXL?

Do analysts rate MTSI or MXL?

Is MTSI or MXL more profitable?

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How does MaxLinear compare to First Solar?

Is FSLR or MXL more profitable?

Does the media refer more to FSLR or MXL?

Which has more volatility & risk, FSLR or MXL?

Do analysts rate FSLR or MXL?

Which has preferable valuation and earnings, FSLR or MXL?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in FSLR or MXL?

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How does MaxLinear compare to Lattice Semiconductor?

Does the media refer more to LSCC or MXL?

Is LSCC or MXL more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, LSCC or MXL?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in LSCC or MXL?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, LSCC or MXL?

Do analysts prefer LSCC or MXL?

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How does MaxLinear compare to Rambus?

Does the media prefer RMBS or MXL?

Is RMBS or MXL more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, RMBS or MXL?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of RMBS or MXL?

Which has better earnings and valuation, RMBS or MXL?

Do analysts recommend RMBS or MXL?

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