MaxLinear Inc (MXL)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 54.03% | 53.86% | 53.99% | 54.55% | 55.63% | 55.97% | 56.91% | 57.52% | 58.00% | 58.30% | 57.80% | 56.89% | 55.56% | 52.09% | 48.76% | 46.93% | 44.46% | 47.00% | 51.22% | 52.07% |
| Operating profit margin | -61.95% | -56.87% | -39.05% | -25.94% | -5.51% | 5.20% | 11.35% | 14.43% | 16.09% | 15.63% | 13.73% | 10.92% | 7.31% | 1.46% | -6.02% | -11.36% | -21.13% | -24.13% | -19.54% | -11.66% |
| Pretax margin | -66.21% | -61.09% | -44.53% | -30.18% | -9.20% | 2.28% | 10.48% | 13.97% | 15.55% | 15.03% | 13.55% | 9.22% | 5.37% | -1.12% | -9.05% | -13.91% | -24.00% | -27.37% | -22.63% | -14.73% |
| Net profit margin | -68.01% | -57.37% | -42.38% | -28.70% | -10.55% | -0.42% | 6.41% | 9.14% | 11.16% | 11.33% | 10.08% | 7.58% | 4.70% | -1.30% | -7.41% | -12.67% | -20.60% | -23.18% | -18.07% | -10.36% |
MaxLinear Inc's profitability ratios have shown mixed performance over the analyzed period.
- Gross profit margin has demonstrated a positive trend, increasing from 52.07% in March 2020 to 54.03% in December 2024, indicating an improvement in the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations.
- Operating profit margin fluctuated widely, with negative margins in the initial periods but turning positive in later years. The margin improved from -61.95% in December 2024 to -25.94% in March 2024, indicating the company's efforts to control operating expenses and enhance operational efficiency.
- Pretax margin also exhibited variability, with negative margins in the earlier years shifting to positive margins in the later years. The margin improved from -66.21% in December 2024 to 15.55% in December 2022, reflecting an enhancement in the company's overall profitability before accounting for taxes.
- Net profit margin demonstrated a similar pattern of improvement, moving from -68.01% in December 2024 to 11.16% in December 2022, showcasing the company's ability to generate profits after considering all expenses and taxes.
Overall, the company has shown progress in its profitability metrics, with positive trends in gross profit margin, operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin over the analyzed period.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | -25.83% | -25.01% | -17.98% | -13.60% | -3.54% | 4.05% | 9.85% | 13.30% | 15.27% | 14.24% | 11.88% | 9.41% | 6.21% | 1.16% | -4.49% | -7.12% | -9.89% | -8.48% | -7.82% | -4.96% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | -28.36% | -25.23% | -19.51% | -15.04% | -6.77% | -0.32% | 5.57% | 8.43% | 10.60% | 10.33% | 8.72% | 6.53% | 4.00% | -1.03% | -5.53% | -7.94% | -9.64% | -8.14% | -7.23% | -4.40% |
| Return on total capital | -34.43% | -32.17% | -25.77% | -19.99% | -6.56% | 3.59% | 13.33% | 19.18% | 23.06% | 21.83% | 18.17% | 12.10% | 7.65% | 0.76% | -6.83% | -9.46% | -13.50% | -11.18% | -8.66% | -5.32% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | -47.49% | -40.56% | -30.77% | -24.29% | -10.66% | -0.51% | 8.67% | 13.76% | 18.49% | 19.83% | 18.08% | 13.59% | 8.58% | -2.38% | -13.09% | -18.85% | -25.21% | -20.67% | -12.46% | -7.48% |
MaxLinear Inc's profitability ratios have shown a fluctuating trend over the past few years. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has improved steadily from negative percentages to reach a peak of 15.27% at the end of December 2022, before declining to 4.05% by September 2023 and further to -25.83% by December 2024.
Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) started negative but improved gradually, reaching a peak of 10.60% by December 2022. However, it declined sharply to -28.36% by the end of December 2024.
Return on Total Capital followed a similar pattern, reaching its highest point of 23.06% in December 2022 but declining to -34.43% by December 2024.
Return on Equity (ROE) also improved over the years, with a peak of 19.83% in September 2022. However, it fell significantly to -47.49% by December 2024.
Overall, while there have been periods of improvement in profitability ratios, the recent downward trends suggest challenges in generating returns for both assets and equity capital, requiring attention to enhance profitability and financial performance.