MAX
MediaAlpha
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
- Stocks
- Technology
- NYSE: MAX
- PE Ratio
As of Jun 3, 2026, the MediaAlpha stock's PE ratio is 11.84. This takes into account the latest EPS of $0.7 and stock price of $8.29.
MAX PE ratio history
The PE ratio of MediaAlpha has averaged 43.48 over the last two years. The current P/E ratio of 11.84 is 73% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last two years, MAX's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2024 quarter at 106.53, when the price was $18.11 and the EPS was $0.17. The lowest point was in the Mar 2026 quarter, when it reached 13.29 with a price of $9.3 and an EPS of $0.7.
MediaAlpha PE ratio by year
Maximum annual decrease: -22.71% in 2025
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28.15 | -22.71% | $12.95 | $0.46 |
| 2024 | 36.42 | N/A | $11.29 | $0.31 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $11.15 | -$0.89 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $9.95 | -$1.37 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $15.44 | -$0.14 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $39.07 | -$0.14 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0 |
MediaAlpha PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 13.29 | -52.79% | $9.3 | $0.7 |
| Dec 2025 | 28.15 | N/A | $12.95 | $0.46 |
| Sep 2025 | N/A | N/A | $11.38 | -$0.03 |
| Jun 2025 | N/A | N/A | $10.95 | -$0.12 |
| Mar 2025 | 33 | -9.39% | $9.24 | $0.28 |
| Dec 2024 | 36.42 | -65.81% | $11.29 | $0.31 |
| Sep 2024 | 106.53 | N/A | $18.11 | $0.17 |
| Jun 2024 | N/A | N/A | $13.17 | -$0.29 |
| Mar 2024 | N/A | N/A | $20.37 | -$0.68 |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | N/A | $11.15 | -$0.89 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $8.26 | -$1.47 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $10.31 | -$1.52 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $14.98 | -$1.42 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $9.95 | -$1.37 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $8.75 | -$0.78 |
MAX Price vs fair value
MAX average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
The current PE ratio of MAX is lower than its 3 and 5-year averages.
PE comparison
With a price to earnings (P/E) of 11.84, MAX ranks lower than the Technology sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Technology sector average of 37.29, MediaAlpha's price to earnings (P/E) is 68% lower.
MAX PE vs peers
MAX's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stock PHR.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MAX MediaAlpha Inc | 12.36 | $539.33M |
| PHR Phreesia Inc | 64.6 | $598.96M |
| PHUN Phunware Inc | N/A | $41.1M |
Frequently asked questions
What is MediaAlpha's PE ratio?
MAX's price to earnings ratio is 11.84 as of Jun 3, 2026.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for MediaAlpha (MAX)?
As an average over the last 3 years, MAX stock has a PE ratio of 43.48.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for MediaAlpha (MAX)?
As an average over the last 5 years, MAX stock has a PE ratio of 43.48.
What is the highest PE ratio for MAX?
Over the last two years, the Sep 2024 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 106.53.
How does the current PE ratio for MAX compare to its historical average?
MAX's price to earnings ratio is currently 73% below its 2-year historical average.
How is MAX's PE ratio calculated (MediaAlpha PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jun 3, 2026), MediaAlpha's share price is $8.29. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $0.7. Therefore, MediaAlpha's PE ratio for today is 11.84. PE RATIO(11.84) = STOCK PRICE($8.29) / TTM EPS($0.7)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.