Stock Scorecard

Stock Summary for MediaAlpha Inc - Class A (MAX) - $11.02 as of 10/16/2025 6:05:55 PM EST

Total Score

9 out of 30

Safety Score

32 out of 100

Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid

Growth List Algorithm Criteria for MAX

Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth
P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio
P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio
P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less)
Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter
Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter
Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months
Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10

Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for MAX

Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years
Market Capitalization under 2 billion
Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months
Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months
Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year

Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for MAX

Declared an ex-dividend date
Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2
Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter
Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter
Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2
Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate

Bonus Criteria for MAX

P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio
Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1
Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price
P/S Ratio < 1
P/B Ratio < 1

Safety Rating Criteria for MAX (32 out of 100)

Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) 5
Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) 6
Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) 2
Book Value (Max of 10) 1
Book Value to Price (Max of 10) 0
Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) 4
Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) 4
Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) 0
Operating Margin (Max of 10) 2
Trading Volume (Max of 10) 8
Price to Earnings (Max of 10) 0
Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) 0

Latest News for for MAX

MEDIAALPHA REMINDER: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds MediaAlpha Investors to Contact the Firm Regarding Ongoing Investigation - MediaAlpha ( NYSE:MAX ) 10/15/2025 9:23:00 PM
5 Technology Services Stocks to Buy for Stellar Returns in Q4 10/15/2025 11:17:00 AM
MediaAlpha To Report Third Quarter Financial Results on October 29, 2025 10/13/2025 8:10:00 PM
Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in MediaAlpha Stock? 10/13/2025 1:42:00 PM
Kaskela Law LLC Announces Stockholder Investigation of MediaAlpha, Inc. ( NYSE: MAX ) and Encourages Long-Term Investors to Contact the Firm - MediaAlpha ( NYSE:MAX ) 10/9/2025 6:47:00 PM
MEDIAALPHA INVESTIGATION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Continues Investigation into MediaAlpha, Inc. on Behalf of Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm - MediaAlpha ( NYSE:MAX ) 9/30/2025 9:32:00 PM
MAX SPECIAL ALERT: Julie & Holleman LLP Is Investigating Potential Misconduct at MediaAlpha - MediaAlpha ( NYSE:MAX ) 9/29/2025 1:56:00 PM
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of MediaAlpha, Inc. - MAX - MediaAlpha ( NYSE:MAX ) 9/24/2025 6:08:00 PM
MediaAlpha, Inc. INVESTIGATION: Kirby McInerney LLP Announces Investigation Into Potential Securities Fraud on behalf of Investors ( MAX ) - MediaAlpha ( NYSE:MAX ) 9/19/2025 10:08:00 PM
MEDIAALPHA ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating MediaAlpha, Inc. on Behalf of MediaAlpha Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm - MediaAlpha ( NYSE:MAX ) 9/18/2025 9:51:00 PM

Financial Details for MAX

Company Overview
Ticker MAX
Company Name MediaAlpha Inc - Class A
Country USA
Description MediaAlpha, Inc. is a premier insurance customer acquisition platform headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializing in connecting insurers with high-intent consumers through an advanced, technology-driven marketplace. Utilizing a data-centric approach, the company enhances the efficiency and precision of customer acquisition across various insurance sectors, effectively positioning itself to seize substantial market opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital advertising space. With a focus on delivering exceptional return on investment for its partners, MediaAlpha is strategically positioned for ongoing growth and innovation in the insurance landscape.
Sector Name COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Industry Name INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION
Most Recent Quarter 6/30/2025
Next Earnings Date 10/29/2025

Stock Price History
Last Day Price 11.02
Price 4 Years Ago 15.44
Last Day Price Updated 10/16/2025 6:05:55 PM EST
Last Day Volume 788,572
Average Daily Volume 675,882
52-Week High 20.91
52-Week Low 7.33
Last Price to 52 Week Low 50.34%

Valuation Measures
Trailing PE N/A
Industry PE 37.48
Sector PE 33.35
5-Year Average PE -28.57
Free Cash Flow Ratio 5.96
Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio 16.85
Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio 17.69
Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter 1.29
Total Cash Per Share 1.85
Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter -0.07
Price to Book Ratio 73.05
Industry Price to Book Ratio 10.10
Sector Price to Book Ratio 7.71
Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months 0.68
Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months 2.92
Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months 2.96
Analyst Buy Ratings 4
Analyst Strong Buy Ratings 3

Share Statistics
Total Shares Outstanding 46,228,000
Market Capitalization 509,432,560
Institutional Ownership 55.02%

Dividends
Ex-Dividend Date N/A
Previous Dividend Amount 0.0000
Current Dividend Amount 0.0000
Total Years Dividend Increasing N/A
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate 0.00
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield 0.00%
Forward Annual Dividend Rate 0.00
Forward Annual Dividend Yield 0.00%
5-Year Dividend Payments Count 0
3-Year Average Dividend Yield 0.00%
5-Year Average Dividend Yield 0.00%
1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage 0.00%
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage 0.00%
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage 0.00%
All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio N/A

Income Statement
Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY 0.00%
Annual Earnings Growth 141.14%
Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months -0.12
Reported EPS Past Year 0.88
Reported EPS Prior Year 0.67
Net Income Twelve Trailing Months -6,568,000
Net Income Past Year 16,629,000
Net Income Prior Year -40,420,000
Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY 41.10%
5-Year Revenue Growth 16.21%
Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months 6.05%

Balance Sheet
Total Cash Most Recent Quarter 85,381,000
Total Cash Past Year 43,266,000
Total Cash Prior Year 17,271,000
Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter -63,773,000
Net Cash Position Past Year -110,330,000
Long Term Debt Past Year 153,596,000
Long Term Debt Prior Year 162,445,000
Total Debt Most Recent Quarter 149,154,000
Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year 0.02
Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter -0.03
Total Stockholder Equity Past Year 2,378,000
Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year -10,294,000
Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter -3,774,000

Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months 71,686,000
Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months 1.55
Free Cash Flow Past Year 45,618,000
Free Cash Flow Prior Year 20,158,000

Options
Put/Call Ratio 0.01
Has Options Options Chain
Liquidity Rating

Technical Analysis
Yahoo Finance Chart Yahoo Finance Chart
MACD -0.24
MACD Signal -0.05
20-Day Bollinger Lower Band 9.20
20-Day Bollinger Middle Band 10.96
20-Day Bollinger Upper Band 12.72
Beta 1.20
RSI 35.70
50-Day SMA 10.80
150-Day SMA 12.42
200-Day SMA 12.31

System
Modified 10/16/2025 3:51:51 AM EST