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

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 SiTime (SITM). These companies are all part of the "semiconductors" industry.

How does MaxLinear compare to onsemi?

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

onsemi has a net margin of 10.17% compared to MaxLinear's net margin of -18.24%. onsemi's return on equity of 14.06% beat MaxLinear's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
onsemi10.17% 14.06% 8.31%
MaxLinear -18.24%2.24%1.30%

onsemi has a beta of 2.03, suggesting that its stock price is 103% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.96, suggesting that its stock price is 296% 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 company is poised for long-term growth.

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$6.00B5.27$121M$1.5652.03
MaxLinear$467.64M14.54-$136.68M-$1.19N/A

onsemi currently has a consensus target price of $100.63, suggesting a potential upside of 23.97%. MaxLinear has a consensus target price of $85.00, suggesting a potential upside of 13.36%. Given onsemi's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe onsemi is more favorable than MaxLinear.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
onsemi
0 Sell rating(s)
15 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 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

In the previous week, onsemi had 417 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 428 mentions for onsemi and 11 mentions for MaxLinear. MaxLinear's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat onsemi's score of 1.07 indicating that MaxLinear is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
onsemi
275 Very Positive mention(s)
59 Positive mention(s)
49 Neutral mention(s)
28 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MaxLinear
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

onsemi beats MaxLinear on 12 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 technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, dividends and analyst recommendations.

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

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$5.22B5.15$1.53B$16.2215.42
MaxLinear$467.64M14.54-$136.68M-$1.19N/A

First Solar has a beta of 1.76, meaning that its share price is 76% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.96, meaning that its share price is 296% more volatile than the broader market.

First Solar has a net margin of 32.47% compared to MaxLinear's net margin of -18.24%. First Solar's return on equity of 18.02% beat MaxLinear's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
First Solar32.47% 18.02% 13.05%
MaxLinear -18.24%2.24%1.30%

First Solar currently has a consensus target price of $254.89, suggesting a potential upside of 1.94%. MaxLinear has a consensus target price of $85.00, suggesting a potential upside of 13.36%. Given MaxLinear's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe MaxLinear is more favorable than First Solar.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
First Solar
2 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.57
MaxLinear
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.40

In the previous week, First Solar had 62 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 73 mentions for First Solar and 11 mentions for MaxLinear. MaxLinear's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat First Solar's score of 0.47 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
24 Very Positive mention(s)
11 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
MaxLinear
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

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

How does MaxLinear compare to MACOM Technology Solutions?

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

90.8% of MaxLinear shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.1% of MACOM Technology Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. 7.7% of MaxLinear shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of MACOM Technology Solutions 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.

MaxLinear has a beta of 3.96, meaning that its share price is 296% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MACOM Technology Solutions has a beta of 1.7, meaning that its share price is 70% more volatile than the broader market.

MACOM Technology Solutions has a net margin of 20.70% compared to MaxLinear's net margin of -18.24%. MACOM Technology Solutions' return on equity of 17.82% beat MaxLinear's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MaxLinear-18.24% 2.24% 1.30%
MACOM Technology Solutions 20.70%17.82%12.01%

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
MaxLinear$467.64M14.54-$136.68M-$1.19N/A
MACOM Technology Solutions$967.26M24.52-$54.21M$2.31134.55

MaxLinear presently has a consensus target price of $85.00, suggesting a potential upside of 13.36%. MACOM Technology Solutions has a consensus target price of $331.36, suggesting a potential upside of 6.61%. Given MaxLinear's higher probable upside, research analysts clearly believe MaxLinear is more favorable than MACOM Technology Solutions.

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
MACOM Technology Solutions
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.79

In the previous week, MACOM Technology Solutions had 16 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for MACOM Technology Solutions and 11 mentions for MaxLinear. MaxLinear's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat MACOM Technology Solutions' score of 1.06 indicating that MaxLinear is being referred to more favorably in the media.

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

Summary

MACOM Technology Solutions beats MaxLinear on 12 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 technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings and valuation.

In the previous week, Lattice Semiconductor had 24 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 35 mentions for Lattice Semiconductor and 11 mentions for MaxLinear. MaxLinear's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat Lattice Semiconductor's score of 0.71 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
12 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
12 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MaxLinear
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Lattice Semiconductor has a beta of 1.81, meaning that its share price is 81% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.96, meaning that its share price is 296% more volatile than the broader market.

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

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$523.26M34.05$3.08M$0.26500.12
MaxLinear$467.64M14.54-$136.68M-$1.19N/A

Lattice Semiconductor currently has a consensus price target of $144.38, indicating a potential upside of 11.04%. MaxLinear has a consensus price target of $85.00, indicating a potential upside of 13.36%. Given MaxLinear's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe MaxLinear is more favorable than Lattice Semiconductor.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lattice Semiconductor
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.86
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 5.58% compared to MaxLinear's net margin of -18.24%. Lattice Semiconductor's return on equity of 10.92% beat MaxLinear's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lattice Semiconductor5.58% 10.92% 8.94%
MaxLinear -18.24%2.24%1.30%

Summary

Lattice Semiconductor beats MaxLinear on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does MaxLinear compare to SiTime?

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

SiTime presently has a consensus target price of $688.75, indicating a potential downside of 5.04%. MaxLinear has a consensus target price of $85.00, indicating a potential upside of 13.36%. Given MaxLinear's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe MaxLinear is more favorable than SiTime.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
SiTime
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
0 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

SiTime has a beta of 2.94, indicating that its share price is 194% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, MaxLinear has a beta of 3.96, indicating that its share price is 296% more volatile than the broader market.

SiTime has a net margin of 3.01% compared to MaxLinear's net margin of -18.24%. SiTime's return on equity of 4.99% beat MaxLinear's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
SiTime3.01% 4.99% 3.48%
MaxLinear -18.24%2.24%1.30%

In the previous week, SiTime had 16 more articles in the media than MaxLinear. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for SiTime and 11 mentions for MaxLinear. MaxLinear's average media sentiment score of 1.17 beat SiTime's score of 0.87 indicating that MaxLinear is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
SiTime
13 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
MaxLinear
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
SiTime$326.66M66.76-$42.90M$0.491,480.16
MaxLinear$467.64M14.54-$136.68M-$1.19N/A

84.3% of SiTime shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.8% of MaxLinear shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.4% of SiTime shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 7.7% of MaxLinear shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

SiTime beats MaxLinear on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MXL vs. The Competition

MetricMaxLinearSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$6.80B$105.38B$30.06B$13.01B
Dividend YieldN/A1.49%2.73%10.20%
P/E Ratio-63.0193.8575.9325.03
Price / Sales14.5497.75599.0384.35
Price / CashN/A69.4150.5137.44
Price / Book14.3411.438.176.43
Net Income-$136.68M$1.86B$680.39M$348.10M
7 Day Performance11.73%6.41%3.12%2.68%
1 Month Performance-17.88%-3.35%0.31%-0.83%
1 Year Performance395.57%166.93%203.18%23.97%

MaxLinear Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MXL
MaxLinear
4.2598 of 5 stars
$74.98
flat
$85.00
+13.4%
+395.6%$6.80B$467.64MN/A1,115
ON
onsemi
4.7289 of 5 stars
$80.40
-1.5%
$102.24
+27.2%
+70.3%$31.98B$6.00B57.0222,670
FSLR
First Solar
3.7548 of 5 stars
$232.73
+10.3%
$254.44
+9.3%
+35.4%$22.68B$5.22B14.357,900
MTSI
MACOM Technology Solutions
3.9647 of 5 stars
$256.10
+1.9%
$330.45
+29.0%
+157.0%$19.18B$1.07B110.872,000
LSCC
Lattice Semiconductor
3.7978 of 5 stars
$127.18
+2.3%
$132.29
+4.0%
+111.4%$17.03B$523.26M908.491,174

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