MaxLinear [MXL] vs Skyworks Solutions [SWKS] Detailed Stock Comparison

MaxLinear Inc.

NASDAQ
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Skyworks Solutions Inc.

NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: MaxLinear Inc. wins in 4 metrics, Skyworks Solutions Inc. wins in 15 metrics, with 0 ties. Skyworks Solutions Inc. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric MaxLinear Inc. Skyworks Solutions Inc. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 24.44 24.39 Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Price-to-Book Ratio 6.48 1.66 Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 32.09 20.71 Skyworks Solutions Inc.
PEG Ratio -0.33 -0.51 MaxLinear Inc.
EV/EBITDA -51.43 9.73 Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Profit Margin (TTM) -29.23% 9.73% Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Operating Margin (TTM) -11.06% 14.71% Skyworks Solutions Inc.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) N/A 14.71% N/A
Return on Equity -28.24% 6.49% Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Return on Assets (TTM) -7.70% 3.71% Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $-176,000 $1.08B Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Dividend Yield N/A 5.79% N/A
1-Year Return 623.74% 3.82% MaxLinear Inc.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 6.49 2.36 Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Enterprise Value $3.00B $9.21B Skyworks Solutions Inc.
EV/Revenue Ratio 6.42 2.27 Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 57.58% 41.26% MaxLinear Inc.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $5 $27 Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $-1.58 $2.61 Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 1.70 1.30 Skyworks Solutions Inc.
Short % of Float 9.19% 23.46% MaxLinear Inc.

MaxLinear Inc. vs Skyworks Solutions Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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MXL
SWKS

Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
MaxLinear Inc.5.09%11.97%-3.88%412.47%416.05%379.52%
Skyworks Solutions Inc.3.10%1.18%11.28%39.82%14.90%18.42%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
MaxLinear Inc.623.74%175.65%117.85%338.98%839.49%353.60%
Skyworks Solutions Inc.3.82%-32.30%-56.05%15.63%219.39%1,257.25%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: MaxLinear Inc. vs Skyworks Solutions Inc.

MetricMXLSWKS
Market Information
Market Cap i$3.07B$9.57B
Market Cap CategoryMid capMid cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i3,294,7172,701,870
90 Day Avg. Volume i1,778,4823,045,777
Last Close$88.76$76.26
52 Week Range$11.74 - $106.28$51.93 - $90.90
% from 52W High-16.48%-16.11%
All-Time High$106.28 (May 26, 2026)$204.00 (Apr 26, 2021)
% from All-Time High-16.48%-62.62%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.48%-0.03%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.48%-0.51%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i-0.29%0.10%
Operating Margin (TTM) i-0.11%0.15%
Return on Equity (TTM) i-0.28%0.06%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i32.0920.71
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$5.23$38.41
Cash per Share (MRQ)$0.84$10.37
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$19.62M$1.32B
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$65.88M$1.10B
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield iN/A5.79%
Last 12-Month Dividend iN/A$3.53

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: MaxLinear Inc. vs Skyworks Solutions Inc.

MetricMXL (Apr 24, 2026)SWKS (Apr 26, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i24.4424.39
Forward P/E i29.8312.75
PEG Ratio i-0.33-0.51
Price to Sales (TTM) i6.492.36
Price to Book (MRQ) i6.481.66
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$3.07B$9.57B
Enterprise Value i$3.00B$9.21B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i6.422.27
Enterprise to EBITDA i-51.439.73
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i1.701.30
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$5.23$38.41

Financial Statements Comparison: MaxLinear Inc. vs Skyworks Solutions Inc.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricMXL (2025)SWKS (2025)
Revenue/Sales i467.64M4.09B
Cost of Goods Sold i201.83M2.40B
COGS % of Revenue i43.2%58.8%
Gross Profit i265.81M1.68B
Gross Margin i56.8%41.2%
Research & Development i208.60M785.50M
Operating Income (EBIT) i-102.37M524.20M
Operating Margin i-21.9%12.8%
EBITDA i-62.32M1.04B
EBITDA Margin i-13.3%25.5%
Pre-Tax Income i-140.89M526.70M
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i-30.1%12.9%
Income Tax i-4.21M49.60M
Income Tax % of Revenue i-0.9%1.2%
Net Income (Profit) i-136.68M477.10M
Profit Margin i-29.2%11.7%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricMXL (2025)SWKS (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i72.81M1.16B
Total Current Assets i248.84M3.08B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i53.2%75.3%
Total Current Liabilities i186.02M1.32B
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i39.8%32.4%
Long-Term Debt i135.93M666.90M
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i29.1%16.3%
Total Shareholders Equity i451.90M5.76B
Retained Earnings i-500.41M5.66B
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i-107.0%138.4%
Property, Plant & Equipment i81.55M192.40M

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricMXL (2025)SWKS (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i1.39M1.30B
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i0.3%31.8%
Capital Expenditures i-12.60MN/A
Free Cash Flow i-176,0001.08B
FCF Margin i0.0%26.3%
Debt Repayment iN/A0
Common Stock Repurchase i-20.00M-874.60M

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricMXLSWKS
Shares Short i5.85M22.27M
Short Ratio i5.517.10
Short % of Float i9.19%23.46%
Shares Outstanding i86.45M149.93M
Float Shares i81.43M149.66M
% Held by Insiders i5.81%0.41%
% Held by Institutions i82.31%107.19%
% Held by Public i11.88%-7.60%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: MaxLinear Inc. vs Skyworks Solutions Inc.

MetricMXLSWKS
Last 12-Month Dividend iN/A$3.53
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield iN/A5.79%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend iN/A$2.96
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield iN/A0.82%
3-Year Total Dividends iN/A$8.89
Ex-Dividend DateN/AFeb 24, 2026