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How to Buy MediaAlpha (MediaAlpha) Stock

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MediaAlpha is an internet content & information business based in the US. MediaAlpha shares (MAX) are listed on the NYSE and all prices are listed in US Dollars. MediaAlpha employs 144 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $1.1 billion.

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MediaAlpha stock price (NYSE: MAX)

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MediaAlpha shares at a glance

Information last updated 2025-12-01.
52-week range$7.33 - $13.85
50-day moving average $11.86
200-day moving average $10.59
Wall St. target price$15.93
PE ratio N/A
Dividend yield N/A
Earnings per share (TTM) $-0.02

Is it a good time to buy MediaAlpha stock?

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Is MediaAlpha stock undervalued or overvalued?

Valuing MediaAlpha stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of MediaAlpha's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

MediaAlpha's EBITDA

MediaAlpha's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $87.1 million.

The EBITDA is a measure of a MediaAlpha's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

To put MediaAlpha's EBITDA into context you can compare it against that of similar companies.

MediaAlpha financials

Revenue TTM $1.1 billion
Operating margin TTM 6.5%
Gross profit TTM $171.7 million
Return on assets TTM 20.59%
Return on equity TTM 0%
Profit margin -0.1%
Book value $-0.52
Market Capitalization $837.2 million

TTM: trailing 12 months

MediaAlpha share dividends

We're not expecting MediaAlpha to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.

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MediaAlpha share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, MediaAlpha's shares have ranged in value from as little as $7.33 up to $13.85. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

MAX.US volatility(beta: 1.22)Avg. volatility(beta: 1.00)LowHigh

Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while MediaAlpha's is 1.215. This would suggest that MediaAlpha's shares are a little bit more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a slightly higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

To put MediaAlpha's beta into context you can compare it against those of similar companies.

MediaAlpha overview

MediaAlpha, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, operates an insurance customer acquisition platform in the United States. Its technology platform offers end customer acquisition for insurance carriers, distributors, and other clients in a range of verticals, including property and casualty insurance, health insurance, and life insurance. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. .

Frequently asked questions

What percentage of MediaAlpha is owned by insiders or institutions?
Currently 40.353% of MediaAlpha shares are held by insiders and 54.091% by institutions.
How many people work for MediaAlpha?
Latest data suggests 144 work at MediaAlpha.
When does the fiscal year end for MediaAlpha?
MediaAlpha's fiscal year ends in December.
Where is MediaAlpha based?
MediaAlpha's address is: 700 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90017
What is MediaAlpha's ISIN number?
MediaAlpha's international securities identification number is: US58450V1044
What is MediaAlpha's CUSIP number?
MediaAlpha's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 58450V104

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