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

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), First Solar (FSLR), MACOM Technology Solutions (MTSI), Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC), and Semtech (SMTC).

How does MaxLinear compare to onsemi?

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

90.8% of MaxLinear shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 97.7% of onsemi shares are held by institutional investors. 7.7% of MaxLinear shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of onsemi shares are held 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.

MaxLinear has a beta of 3.91, suggesting that its stock price is 291% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, onsemi has a beta of 2.01, suggesting that its stock price is 101% more volatile than the broader market.

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
MaxLinear-25.96% -2.33% -1.34%
onsemi 9.46%12.79%7.80%

In the previous week, onsemi had 318 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 328 mentions for onsemi and 10 mentions for MaxLinear. onsemi's average media sentiment score of 1.15 beat MaxLinear's score of 0.47 indicating that onsemi is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MaxLinear
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
onsemi
217 Very Positive mention(s)
50 Positive mention(s)
28 Neutral mention(s)
15 Negative mention(s)
9 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

MaxLinear currently has a consensus target price of $71.00, indicating a potential downside of 5.35%. onsemi has a consensus target price of $102.24, indicating a potential upside of 17.92%. Given onsemi's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe onsemi is more favorable than MaxLinear.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MaxLinear
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
onsemi
1 Sell rating(s)
14 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.45

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
MaxLinear$467.64M14.36-$136.68M-$1.52N/A
onsemi$6.00B5.67$121M$1.4161.49

Summary

onsemi beats MaxLinear on 13 of the 16 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 investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations and valuation.

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$5.22B4.23$1.53B$15.4813.26
MaxLinear$467.64M14.36-$136.68M-$1.52N/A

92.1% of First Solar shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.8% of MaxLinear shares are held by institutional investors. 0.4% of First Solar shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of MaxLinear shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

First Solar has a beta of 1.73, meaning that its stock price is 73% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.91, meaning that its stock price is 291% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, First Solar had 34 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 44 mentions for First Solar and 10 mentions for MaxLinear. MaxLinear's average media sentiment score of 0.47 beat First Solar's score of 0.37 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
11 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
27 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
3 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
MaxLinear
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

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 currently has a consensus target price of $256.41, suggesting a potential upside of 24.89%. MaxLinear has a consensus target price of $71.00, suggesting a potential downside of 5.35%. Given First Solar's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly 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)
19 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
MaxLinear
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

Summary

First Solar beats MaxLinear on 13 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 media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, valuation, institutional ownership, dividends, risk and earnings.

MACOM Technology Solutions has a beta of 1.65, suggesting that its stock price is 65% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.91, suggesting that its stock price is 291% 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.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MACOM Technology Solutions$967.26M21.28-$54.21M$2.31116.80
MaxLinear$467.64M14.36-$136.68M-$1.52N/A

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%

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

MACOM Technology Solutions currently has a consensus target price of $335.00, suggesting a potential upside of 24.17%. MaxLinear has a consensus target price of $71.00, suggesting a potential downside of 5.35%. Given MACOM Technology Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities 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, MaxLinear had 2 more articles in the media than MACOM Technology Solutions. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for MaxLinear and 8 mentions for MACOM Technology Solutions. MACOM Technology Solutions' average media sentiment score of 1.60 beat MaxLinear's score of 0.47 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
8 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
MaxLinear
3 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

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

How does MaxLinear compare to Lattice Semiconductor?

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

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
MaxLinear$467.64M14.36-$136.68M-$1.52N/A
Lattice Semiconductor$523.26M32.88$3.08M$0.14896.86

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

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
MaxLinear-25.96% -2.33% -1.34%
Lattice Semiconductor 3.46%8.48%7.03%

MaxLinear has a beta of 3.91, indicating that its stock price is 291% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Lattice Semiconductor has a beta of 1.78, indicating that its stock price is 78% more volatile than the broader market.

MaxLinear presently has a consensus target price of $71.00, suggesting a potential downside of 5.35%. Lattice Semiconductor has a consensus target price of $132.29, suggesting a potential upside of 5.36%. Given Lattice Semiconductor's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Lattice Semiconductor is more favorable than MaxLinear.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MaxLinear
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40
Lattice Semiconductor
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.87

In the previous week, MaxLinear and MaxLinear both had 10 articles in the media. Lattice Semiconductor's average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat MaxLinear's score of 0.47 indicating that Lattice Semiconductor is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

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

Summary

Lattice Semiconductor beats MaxLinear on 13 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MaxLinear compare to Semtech?

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

In the previous week, Semtech had 7 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Semtech and 10 mentions for MaxLinear. Semtech's average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat MaxLinear's score of 0.47 indicating that Semtech is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Semtech currently has a consensus target price of $189.07, indicating a potential upside of 50.20%. MaxLinear has a consensus target price of $71.00, indicating a potential downside of 5.35%. Given Semtech's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Semtech is more favorable than MaxLinear.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Semtech
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
MaxLinear
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Semtech$1.05B11.17-$40.38M-$0.39N/A
MaxLinear$467.64M14.36-$136.68M-$1.52N/A

Semtech has a beta of 2.31, indicating that its stock price is 131% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.91, indicating that its stock price is 291% more volatile than the broader market.

90.8% of MaxLinear shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.4% of Semtech 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 is poised for long-term growth.

Semtech has a net margin of -3.05% compared to MaxLinear's net margin of -25.96%. Semtech's return on equity of 18.31% beat MaxLinear's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Semtech-3.05% 18.31% 7.25%
MaxLinear -25.96%-2.33%-1.34%

Summary

Semtech beats MaxLinear on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MXL vs. The Competition

MetricMaxLinearSEMI IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$6.43B$43.82B$37.73B$12.28B
Dividend YieldN/A1.39%3.15%9.36%
P/E Ratio-49.35123.0777.2223.96
Price / Sales14.3611.58596.35112.12
Price / CashN/A204.4243.5147.27
Price / Book14.349.919.266.14
Net Income-$136.68M$493.49M$1.07B$331.74M
7 Day Performance-16.00%-5.37%-1.85%-1.72%
1 Month Performance-15.49%-20.29%-1.75%-1.44%
1 Year Performance363.02%81.69%135.08%16.97%

MaxLinear Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MXL
MaxLinear
2.2489 of 5 stars
$75.01
+4.4%
$71.00
-5.3%
+343.5%$6.43B$467.64MN/A1,115
ON
onsemi
4.7483 of 5 stars
$90.37
-5.8%
$102.64
+13.6%
+43.9%$37.61B$6.00B64.0922,670
FSLR
First Solar
4.7761 of 5 stars
$221.03
-3.0%
$254.13
+15.0%
+20.6%$24.48B$5.22B14.287,900
MTSI
MACOM Technology Solutions
4.7544 of 5 stars
$294.24
-4.6%
$335.00
+13.9%
+88.1%$23.54B$967.26M127.382,000
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
3.7434 of 5 stars
$130.74
-4.9%
$132.29
+1.2%
+136.1%$18.83B$523.26M933.921,174

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