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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 better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk.

onsemi has a beta of 1.97, suggesting that its stock price is 97% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.98, suggesting that its stock price is 298% more volatile than the broader market.

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

In the previous week, onsemi had 358 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 367 mentions for onsemi and 9 mentions for MaxLinear. onsemi's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat MaxLinear's score of 0.83 indicating that onsemi is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
onsemi
203 Very Positive mention(s)
69 Positive mention(s)
47 Neutral mention(s)
34 Negative mention(s)
11 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MaxLinear
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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
onsemi9.46% 12.79% 7.80%
MaxLinear -25.96%-2.33%-1.34%

onsemi presently has a consensus price target of $102.35, suggesting a potential upside of 12.90%. MaxLinear has a consensus price target of $65.00, suggesting a potential downside of 32.71%. Given onsemi's stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.47
MaxLinear
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
onsemi$6.00B5.93$121M$1.4164.29
MaxLinear$467.64M18.50-$136.68M-$1.52N/A

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 investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment and dividends.

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 endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MACOM Technology Solutions$967.26M29.12-$54.21M$2.31159.82
MaxLinear$467.64M18.50-$136.68M-$1.52N/A

MACOM Technology Solutions currently has a consensus target price of $335.00, suggesting a potential downside of 9.26%. MaxLinear has a consensus target price of $65.00, suggesting a potential downside of 32.71%. Given MACOM Technology Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly 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)
9 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.93
MaxLinear
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

In the previous week, MACOM Technology Solutions had 1 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for MACOM Technology Solutions and 9 mentions for MaxLinear. MACOM Technology Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.34 beat MaxLinear's score of 0.83 indicating that MACOM Technology Solutions is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

MACOM Technology Solutions has a beta of 1.66, suggesting that its share price is 66% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.98, suggesting that its share price is 298% more volatile than the broader market.

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 Solutions16.46% 16.01% 10.43%
MaxLinear -25.96%-2.33%-1.34%

Summary

MACOM Technology Solutions beats MaxLinear on 14 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 superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

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

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
First Solar$5.22B4.92$1.53B$15.4815.44
MaxLinear$467.64M18.50-$136.68M-$1.52N/A

In the previous week, First Solar had 27 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 36 mentions for First Solar and 9 mentions for MaxLinear. MaxLinear's average media sentiment score of 0.83 beat First Solar's score of 0.61 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)
2 Positive mention(s)
16 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MaxLinear
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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 Solar30.73% 18.01% 12.57%
MaxLinear -25.96%-2.33%-1.34%

First Solar presently has a consensus price target of $249.78, indicating a potential upside of 4.48%. MaxLinear has a consensus price target of $65.00, indicating a potential downside of 32.71%. Given First Solar's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe First Solar is more favorable than MaxLinear.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Solar
2 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.55
MaxLinear
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

First Solar has a beta of 1.7, meaning that its stock price is 70% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.98, meaning that its stock price is 298% more volatile than the broader market.

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 businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and media sentiment.

Lattice Semiconductor presently has a consensus target price of $130.86, suggesting a potential downside of 5.70%. MaxLinear has a consensus target price of $65.00, suggesting a potential downside of 32.71%. Given Lattice Semiconductor's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly 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

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 Semiconductor3.46% 8.48% 7.03%
MaxLinear -25.96%-2.33%-1.34%

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lattice Semiconductor$523.26M36.33$3.08M$0.14991.14
MaxLinear$467.64M18.50-$136.68M-$1.52N/A

98.1% of Lattice Semiconductor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.8% of MaxLinear shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Lattice Semiconductor shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of MaxLinear shares are owned by 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 a beta of 1.79, meaning that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.98, meaning that its stock price is 298% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Lattice Semiconductor had 3 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Lattice Semiconductor and 9 mentions for MaxLinear. Lattice Semiconductor's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat MaxLinear's score of 0.83 indicating that Lattice Semiconductor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lattice Semiconductor
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MaxLinear
3 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Lattice Semiconductor beats MaxLinear on 15 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 superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, institutional ownership, risk and earnings.

Rambus presently has a consensus price target of $130.43, suggesting a potential upside of 13.68%. MaxLinear has a consensus price target of $65.00, suggesting a potential downside of 32.71%. Given Rambus' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research 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

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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rambus$707.63M17.53$230.46M$2.1054.63
MaxLinear$467.64M18.50-$136.68M-$1.52N/A

In the previous week, Rambus and Rambus both had 9 articles in the media. Rambus' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat MaxLinear's score of 0.83 indicating that Rambus is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

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, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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
Rambus31.90% 17.41% 15.47%
MaxLinear -25.96%-2.33%-1.34%

Rambus has a beta of 1.84, indicating that its share price is 84% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.98, indicating that its share price is 298% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Rambus beats MaxLinear on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MXL vs. The Competition

MetricMaxLinearSEMI IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$8.65B$46.45B$37.56B$12.17B
Dividend YieldN/A1.32%3.30%6.11%
P/E Ratio-63.55136.9680.1324.17
Price / Sales18.5013.31624.46101.11
Price / CashN/A212.5846.0036.93
Price / Book18.4711.429.576.38
Net Income-$136.68M$493.49M$1.07B$337.00M
7 Day Performance0.17%-12.76%-0.35%-0.23%
1 Month Performance3.95%-11.15%-2.56%-1.40%
1 Year Performance583.17%130.59%155.59%27.76%

MaxLinear Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MXL
MaxLinear
2.7223 of 5 stars
$96.60
flat
$65.00
-32.7%
+583.2%$8.65B$467.64MN/A1,115
ON
onsemi
4.6064 of 5 stars
$131.55
+8.2%
$94.68
-28.0%
+71.3%$47.66B$6.00B93.3022,670
MTSI
MACOM Technology Solutions
3.6359 of 5 stars
$396.26
+1.2%
$321.36
-18.9%
+159.9%$29.86B$967.26M171.542,000
FSLR
First Solar
4.3787 of 5 stars
$263.11
+2.1%
$249.78
-5.1%
+57.1%$27.69B$5.22B17.007,900
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
3.818 of 5 stars
$155.27
+1.0%
$130.86
-15.7%
+176.5%$21.06B$523.26M1,109.151,174

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