MaxLinear Inc (MXL) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
MaxLinear Inc (MXL) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.64x as of December 2025. Free cash flow of $6.70 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($10.41 Million). Explore capital reinvestment ratio of MaxLinear Inc to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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MaxLinear Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2008–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for MaxLinear Inc across 16 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see MaxLinear Inc (MXL) cash conversion ratio.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for MaxLinear Inc (2008–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for MaxLinear Inc. Check MXL cash flow reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.36x | $7.02 Million | $19.62 Million | $12.60 Million | ▼ -22.7% |
| 2023 | 0.46x | $11.59 Million | $25.05 Million | $13.45 Million | ▼ -48.2% |
| 2022 | 0.89x | $347.47 Million | $388.73 Million | $41.25 Million | ▲ +23.8% |
| 2021 | 0.72x | $121.48 Million | $168.23 Million | $46.76 Million | ▼ -13.0% |
| 2020 | 0.83x | $61.11 Million | $73.59 Million | $12.49 Million | ▼ -9.0% |
| 2019 | 0.91x | $71.46 Million | $78.35 Million | $6.89 Million | ▼ -1.3% |
| 2018 | 0.92x | $94.86 Million | $102.69 Million | $7.83 Million | ▲ +2.6% |
| 2017 | 0.90x | $67.60 Million | $75.06 Million | $7.47 Million | ▼ -2.9% |
| 2016 | 0.93x | $108.81 Million | $117.32 Million | $8.51 Million | ▼ -1.9% |
| 2015 | 0.95x | $52.05 Million | $55.04 Million | $3.00 Million | ▲ +236.9% |
| 2014 | 0.28x | $3.43 Million | $12.23 Million | $8.80 Million | ▼ -62.8% |
| 2013 | 0.75x | $9.73 Million | $12.89 Million | $3.16 Million | ▲ +128.7% |
| 2012 | 0.33x | $2.49 Million | $7.54 Million | $5.05 Million | ▼ -15.0% |
| 2010 | 0.39x | $1.88 Million | $4.84 Million | $2.96 Million | ▼ -54.7% |
| 2009 | 0.86x | $8.45 Million | $9.86 Million | $1.41 Million | ▲ +97.3% |
| 2008 | 0.43x | $696.00K | $1.60 Million | $906.00K | — |