Company / Operating Margin
MaxLinear, Inc. Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
-27.1%
FY2025
5-year range
-62.0% / -5.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+56.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#249 of 286
Information Technology
What the data says
MaxLinear, Inc.'s operating margin of -27.1% is lower than 87% of companies in the Information Technology sector (FY2025). Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -163.1% in FY2020 to 16.3% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-27.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +135.9%.
Declined from -5.5% to -27.1% over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -6.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +135.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+87.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 56.2% year-over-year.
- Currently 183.7pp above the Information Technology sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.17 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -27.1% | +56.2% |
| FY2024 | -62.0% | -1024.3% |
| FY2023 | -5.5% | +73.9% |
| FY2022 | -21.1% | -204.0% |
| FY2021 | -7.0% | +95.7% |
| FY2020 | -163.1% | -3060.1% |
| FY2019 | -5.2% | -4.0% |
| FY2018 | -5.0% | +65.9% |
| FY2017 | -14.5% | -189.4% |
| FY2016 | 16.3% | +257.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026