MaxLinear Inc (MXL)vsSony Group Corp (SONY)
MXL
MaxLinear Inc
$64.79
-13.12%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $6.49B
SONY
Sony Group Corp
$23.90
+1.62%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sony Group Corp generates 2231418% more annual revenue ($12.70T vs $568.93M). SONY leads profitability with a -1.8% profit margin vs -18.2%. MXL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. SONY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
MXL
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
SONY
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 55.2% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 59.6B in free cash flow
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 47.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 12.1x book value
ROE of -29.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 71.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.9% — below average capital efficiency
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MXL
The strongest argument for MXL centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 55.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SONY
The strongest argument for SONY centers on Free Cash Flow, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : MXL
The primary concerns for MXL are Price/Book, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SONY
The primary concerns for SONY are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MXL profiles as a hypergrowth stock while SONY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
MXL carries more volatility with a beta of 3.94 — expect wider price swings.
MXL is growing revenue faster at 55.2% — sustainability is the question.
SONY generates stronger free cash flow (59.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SONY scores higher overall (59/100 vs 38/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
MaxLinear Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
MaxLinear, Inc. provides high-performance analog, radio frequency (RF) and mixed signal communications-on-chip (SoC) solutions for the connected home, wired and wireless infrastructure, and multi-market and industrial applications to world level. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
Sony Group Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sony Group Corporation designs, develops, produces and sells electronic equipment, instruments and devices for the consumer, professional and industrial markets worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
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