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MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US58450V1044
CUSIP
58450V104
IPO Date
Oct 28, 2020

Highlights

Market Cap
$621.11M
Enterprise Value
$617.85M
EPS (TTM)
$0.43
PE Ratio
21.72
PEG Ratio
16.39
Total Revenue (TTM)
$1.11B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$167.54M
EBITDA (TTM)
$81.12M
Year Range
$7.09 - $13.92
Target Price
$13.50
ROA (TTM)
6.68%
ROE (TTM)
615.94%

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MediaAlpha, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MediaAlpha, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) has returned -28.19% so far this year and 0.65% over the past 12 months.


MediaAlpha, Inc.

1D
-1.48%
1M
-6.44%
YTD
-28.19%
6M
-18.28%
1Y
0.65%
3Y*
-14.69%
5Y*
-23.73%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 28, 2020, MAX's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is -0.01%.

Historically, 45% of months were positive and 55% were negative. The best month was Feb 2024 with a return of +62.8%, while the worst month was Apr 2023 at -50.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, MAX closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 4, 2022 with a return of +29.6%, while the worst single day was Nov 5, 2024 at -27.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-21.00%-2.83%-6.44%-28.19%
20250.89%-18.44%-0.54%-9.09%21.43%7.35%-8.49%5.49%7.66%12.04%0.08%1.49%14.70%
202414.35%62.75%-1.83%-0.59%-12.20%-25.93%11.39%21.34%1.74%-5.41%-26.27%-10.61%1.26%
202340.20%8.53%-1.06%-50.60%19.19%16.89%-1.65%-17.26%-1.55%24.46%-1.56%10.18%12.06%
2022-3.82%-3.30%15.25%-10.94%-31.48%-2.48%25.08%-32.22%4.79%25.49%8.11%-16.18%-35.56%
202140.77%-4.53%-32.53%24.89%-4.36%-0.52%-20.67%-33.59%-15.78%-6.16%-12.04%0.13%-60.48%

Benchmark Metrics

MediaAlpha, Inc. has an annualized alpha of -16.74%, beta of 1.27, and R² of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 29, 2020.

  • This stock participated in 119.00% of S&P 500 Index downside but only -6.87% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.10 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-16.74%
Beta
1.27
0.10
Upside Capture
-6.87%
Downside Capture
119.00%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

MAX ranks 40 for risk / return — below 40% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


MAX Risk / Return Rank: 4040
Overall Rank
MAX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4040
Sharpe Ratio Rank
MAX Sortino Ratio Rank: 3939
Sortino Ratio Rank
MAX Omega Ratio Rank: 3838
Omega Ratio Rank
MAX Calmar Ratio Rank: 4040
Calmar Ratio Rank
MAX Martin Ratio Rank: 4040
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


MAXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.01

0.90

-0.88

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.42

1.39

-0.97

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.05

1.21

-0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.01

1.40

-1.41

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.03

6.61

-6.64

Explore MAX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


MediaAlpha, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MediaAlpha, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the MediaAlpha, Inc. was 91.64%, occurring on May 16, 2023. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current MediaAlpha, Inc. drawdown is 85.49%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-91.64%Mar 16, 2021547May 16, 2023
-30.86%Nov 10, 202026Dec 16, 202026Jan 26, 202152
-17%Feb 22, 20214Feb 25, 202110Mar 11, 202114
-8.29%Feb 4, 20211Feb 4, 20215Feb 11, 20216
-2.84%Jan 27, 20212Jan 28, 20211Jan 29, 20213

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of MediaAlpha, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how MediaAlpha, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MAX, comparing it with other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. Currently, MAX has a P/E ratio of 21.7. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MAX compared to other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. MAX currently has a PEG ratio of 16.4. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MAX relative to other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. Currently, MAX has a P/S ratio of 0.5. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MAX in comparison with other companies in the Internet Content & Information industry. Currently, MAX has a P/B value of 149.3. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



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Cost Of Revenue

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Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

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Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items