Is MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) Overvalued?
We dive into why MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) could be considered overvalued on 2026-08-07, based on AAII’s Value Score and Grade.Jenna Brashear
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COMPANY SUMMARY
MediaAlpha, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates an insurance customer acquisition platform in the United States. Its technology platform offers end customer acquisition for insurance carriers, agents, distributors, and other clients in a range of verticals, including property and casualty insurance, health insurance, and life insurance. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Commentary & Analysis
Why MediaAlpha, Inc.’s (MAX) Stock Is Up 8.71%
As of Friday, August 07, MediaAlpha, Inc.’s MAX share price has surged by 8.71%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Michael Rose
Why MediaAlpha, Inc.’s (MAX) Stock Is Down 5.83%
As of Friday, July 31, MediaAlpha, Inc.’s MAX share price has dipped by 5.83%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Michael Rose
What You Need to Know About MediaAlpha, Inc.'s Q3 Earnings
MediaAlpha, Inc.'s fiscal Q3 earnings report was released on Wednesday, July 29. Let's dive in to see if (MAX) missed or beat analyst's expectations.Michael Rose
Why MediaAlpha, Inc.’s (MAX) Stock Is Up 5.82%
As of Friday, June 26, MediaAlpha, Inc.’s MAX share price has surged by 5.82%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Cynthia McLaughlin
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | MAX | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $697.7 | $677.3 | 40% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 62.1 | 51.2 | 53% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 87.4% | 53.4% | 55% |
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| Float (Mil) | 42.8 | 44.7 | 44% |
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| Beta | 1.16 | 0.95 | 69% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 523 | 486 | 58% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
27.1% | 54.8% | 67% |
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| Growth | MAX | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 13.7% | 10.9% | 70% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 11.6% | 11.6% | 58% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 36.8% | 14.9% | 86 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | (32.2%) | (16.7%) | 17% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Current EPS | $0.355 | $1.225 | $1.555 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $0.335 | $1.290 | $1.550 | |
| # Rev Up | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| # Rev Down | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $0.358 | $1.379 | $1.668 | |
| Year/Year Chg | (45.4%) | 214.1% | 333.3% | |
| Financials | MAX | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $1,225 | $640 | 53% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $97 | $1 | 60% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $1.746 | $0.000 | 69% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $57 | $54 | 47% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | ($62) | $0 | 18% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $170 | $43 | 48% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $818 | $618 | 39% |
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| Valuation | MAX | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 24.39 | 1.37 | 96% |
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| P/E | 9.2 | 16.4 | 13% |
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| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 0.2 | 0.8 | 11% |
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| Ratios | MAX | Industry Median |
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| Gross Margin | 14.7% | 62.9% | 14% |
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| Net Margin | 7.9% | 1.6% | 57% |
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| ROA | 31.9% | 0.4% | 98% |
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| ROE | 789.2% | 0.8% | 100% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 101.4% | 42.3% | 94% |
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| F-Score | 6 | 5 | na |
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Passing Stock Screens
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GURU STRATEGY
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Factors: Value, Quality, Growth
Adapted from Phil Town's Rule #1 book, this screen attempts to identify wonderful companies with attractive prices.
| Performance Since Inception: | 8.3% |
| +/- S&P 500: | +0.8 |
