MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) — Stock Score Summary

MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 44/100 based on Quality (46/100), Value (52/100), and Momentum (34/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. MediaAlpha is a micro-cap insurance advertising platform with volatile earnings and a weak competitive moat. It does not align with our focus on high-quality global compounders or any of our identified macro themes.

MediaAlpha, Inc. operates a proprietary real-time programmatic technology platform that connects insurance carriers with high-intent consumers. The company's platform enhances transaction transparency and efficiency, establishing it as a key intermediary in the digital insurance customer acquisition market. Its competitive moat is driven by deep integration with major insurance carriers and a vast ecosystem of supply partners.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$9.31
Market Cap$481M
P/E (TTM)13.52
P/E (Forward)5.18
Price/Book247.14
Return on Invested Capital-42.3%
Gross Margin14.9%
Operating Margin7.2%
Revenue Growth17.3%
Free Cash Flow$62M

MediaAlpha, Inc. operates in the Internet Content & Information industry, part of the Communication Services sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MediaAlpha, Inc.’s (MAX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) is 44/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (46), Value (52), and Momentum (34) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does MediaAlpha, Inc. have an economic moat?
MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) has a Quality factor score of 46/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is MediaAlpha, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 44/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is MediaAlpha, Inc. in?
MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Internet Content & Information industry (United States).
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