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Marvell Technology (MRVL) Stock Analysis

This is a peer-relative look at Marvell Technology (MRVL): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Marvell Technology (MRVL)
Profile ItemMRVL
NameMarvell Technology Inc.
Country/RegionUnited States
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS Sub-IndustrySemiconductors
Market Capitalization235.40 billion USD
CurrencyUSD
ExchangeNasdaq
Listing DateJune 30, 2000
Security TypeCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

MRVL
GSPC
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Marvell Technology (MRVL) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Marvell Technology (MRVL) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Marvell Technology (MRVL) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Marvell Technology (MRVL) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MRVLIndustry group median
Total Return (1Y)213.21%70.11%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)71.26%31.42%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)33.21%15.97%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

MRVL
GSPC
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Marvell Technology (MRVL) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Marvell Technology (MRVL) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Marvell Technology (MRVL) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MRVLIndustry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)79.22%72.68%
Beta (5Y)2.291.78
Max Drawdown (5Y)-61.88%-64.51%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. MRVL is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Marvell Technology (MRVL) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MRVLIndustry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)2.631.03
Sortino Ratio (1Y)4.451.72

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Marvell Technology (MRVL) posts ROE of 16.52%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

MRVL

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

16.52%

Group distribution
Max
53.94%
Q3
20.35%
MRVL
16.52%
Median
9.12%
Q1
-3.10%
Min
-21.32%
Largest peers
NVDA
117.21%
SKHY
92.68%
MU
66.64%
AVGO
44.25%
TSM
39.97%
MRVL
16.52%
AMD
10.20%
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Where Marvell Technology (MRVL) stands on ROE within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Marvell Technology (MRVL) keeps 27.94% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

MRVL

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

27.94%

Group distribution
Max
55.91%
MRVL
27.94%
Q3
23.05%
Median
9.86%
Q1
0.00%
Min
-34.50%
Largest peers
SKHY
85.62%
NVDA
63.66%
MU
55.91%
TSM
49.92%
AVGO
42.94%
MRVL
27.94%
AMD
15.58%
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Where Marvell Technology (MRVL) stands on net margin within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Marvell Technology (MRVL) turns 16.68% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.

MRVL

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

16.68%

Group distribution
Max
54.31%
Q3
23.49%
MRVL
16.68%
Median
14.56%
Q1
-0.14%
Min
-31.62%
Largest peers
MU
80.37%
SKHY
76.33%
NVDA
66.24%
TSM
60.34%
AVGO
54.31%
AMD
17.25%
MRVL
16.68%
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Where Marvell Technology (MRVL) stands on operating margin within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Marvell Technology (MRVL) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MRVLIndustry group median
ROE (TTM)16.52%9.12%
ROA (TTM)4.13%4.12%
Net Margin (TTM)27.94%9.86%
Operating Margin (TTM)16.68%14.56%
Gross Margin (TTM)52.22%49.13%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Marvell Technology (MRVL) grew revenue 42.09%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.

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Marvell Technology (MRVL): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

No usable EPS growth is available for Marvell Technology (MRVL) this period, so the earnings-momentum read is skipped.

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Marvell Technology (MRVL) doesn't report EPS Growth this period; the bars show the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians on their own.

Growth Metrics

Marvell Technology (MRVL) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MRVLIndustry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)42.09%9.67%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)11.45%-0.30%
EPS Growth (YoY)--4.81%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)---9.00%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Marvell Technology (MRVL) has current ratio of 3.17, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.

MRVL

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

3.17

Group distribution
Max
9.75
Q3
5.29
Median
3.43
MRVL
3.17
Q1
2.30
Min
1.03
Largest peers
NVDA
4.59
MU
3.43
MRVL
3.17
AMD
2.61
SKHY
2.59
AVGO
2.50
TSM
2.46
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Where Marvell Technology (MRVL) stands on current ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Marvell Technology (MRVL) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.

MRVL

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.29

Group distribution
Max
1.44
Q3
0.65
MRVL
0.29
Median
0.18
Q1
0.04
Min
0.00
Largest peers
AVGO
0.60
MRVL
0.29
NVDA
0.17
TSM
0.17
SKHY
0.08
AMD
0.06
MU
0.06
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Where Marvell Technology (MRVL) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Marvell Technology (MRVL) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MRVLIndustry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)3.173.43
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.290.18
Net Debt / EBITDA0.47-0.44

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Marvell Technology (MRVL) has dividend yield of 0.09%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.

MRVL

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

0.09%

Group distribution
Max
0.74%
Q3
0.35%
MRVL
0.09%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
SKHY
2,012.13%
TSM
5.76%
AVGO
0.74%
NVDA
0.12%
MRVL
0.09%
MU
0.05%
AMD
0.00%
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Where Marvell Technology (MRVL) stands on dividend yield within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Marvell Technology (MRVL) has payout ratio of 7.95%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.

MRVL

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

7.95%

Group distribution
Max
45.89%
Q3
18.55%
MRVL
7.95%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Largest peers
AVGO
32.40%
TSM
25.74%
MRVL
7.95%
NVDA
3.54%
MU
1.12%
SKHY
0.00%
AMD
0.00%
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Where Marvell Technology (MRVL) stands on payout ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Marvell Technology (MRVL) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MRVLIndustry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.09%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)7.95%0.00%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Marvell Technology (MRVL) trades at P/E ratio of 86.45, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.

MRVL

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

86.45

Group distribution
Max
161.70
Q3
91.46
MRVL
86.45
Median
48.02
Q1
33.40
Min
10.82
Largest peers
AMD
161.70
MRVL
86.45
AVGO
45.58
TSM
33.40
NVDA
28.45
MU
24.49
SKHY
11.37
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Where Marvell Technology (MRVL) stands on P/E ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Marvell Technology (MRVL) trades at 24.91 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.

MRVL

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

24.91

Group distribution
Max
27.93
MRVL
24.91
Q3
17.42
Median
8.01
Q1
3.32
Min
0.01
Largest peers
AMD
24.92
MRVL
24.91
AVGO
18.90
NVDA
17.94
MU
13.54
TSM
0.53
SKHY
0.01
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Where Marvell Technology (MRVL) stands on P/S ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Marvell Technology (MRVL) trades at 12.59 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

MRVL

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group

12.59

Group distribution
Max
29.61
Q3
14.11
MRVL
12.59
Median
5.82
Q1
3.16
Min
0.18
Largest peers
SKHY
411.99
TSM
92.17
NVDA
23.73
AVGO
16.90
AMD
15.31
MRVL
12.59
MU
12.13
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Where Marvell Technology (MRVL) stands on P/B ratio within its Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Marvell Technology (MRVL) metric values compared with Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry-group medians
MetricCurrent stock: MRVLIndustry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)86.4548.02
P/S Ratio (TTM)24.918.01
P/B Ratio (MRQ)12.595.82
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)1.02%0.85%