MaxLinear, Inc. (MXL) fair value analysis

Nasdaq · Updated 2026-09-07

MaxLinear, Inc. is a semiconductor company that designs and sells analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits used in broadband and wireless communications applications. The company operates globally, serving customers in North America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Overvalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, MXL is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value.

MXL currently ranks #193 of 199 Technology stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Overvalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $67.11
Sector: Technology
12-month range: $15.62–$112.39

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: D
Leverage: Low
RSI zone: Neutral
50/200-day trend: Mixed
52-week position: The upper-middle quarter of its range

What our data shows for MXL

Our model validated 9 trailing price-to-earnings windows for MXL, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $15.62–$112.39.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 48.

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TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent MXL news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for MXL is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

A Look at MaxLinear Inc (MXL) After 5.5% Gain -- GF Value $20.36 vs Price $62.74 (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-04)
TickrTrends take: MaxLinear Inc trades at a significant premium to GuruFocus Value's assessment, with the market price substantially exceeding the calculated intrinsic value estimate. TickrTrends currently rates the stock as overvalued within the technology sector, suggesting that recent gains may not reflect underlying fundamental worth. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether the stock price moves closer to fair value estimates or if company fundamentals improve enough to justify the current premium.
A Look at MaxLinear Inc (MXL) After 4.4% Gain -- GF Value $20.32 vs Price $60.10 (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-02)
TickrTrends take: MaxLinear Inc trades significantly above its GuruFocus estimated fair value, with the current market price substantially higher than the valuation model suggests. This wide gap between the stock's trading level and the calculated intrinsic value aligns with TickrTrends' overvalued assessment for the Technology sector company. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether the stock moves closer to fundamental value or if the company's growth prospects justify the premium pricing.
MaxLinear: The Seat Is Already Taken (NASDAQ:MXL) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-08-31)
TickrTrends take: MaxLinear operates in the Technology sector where TickrTrends currently derives an Overvalued verdict for the stock. Given this assessment, valuation-focused readers should monitor whether the company can demonstrate earnings growth or margin expansion sufficient to justify its current price levels, as overvaluation typically narrows without fundamental operational improvements. The market positioning challenges referenced in the headline may warrant close attention to competitive dynamics and market share trends as indicators of whether the valuation disconnect will persist or narrow.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is MXL stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), MXL is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value and screens as overvalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is MXL's TickrTrends verdict?

MXL's current verdict is Overvalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does MXL compare to other Technology stocks?

MXL ranks #193 of 199 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is MXL overbought or oversold?

MXL's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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