Semiconductors · NASDAQ
Current Price
$163.40
PE Ratio (TTM)
55.6x
Intrinsic Value
$239.65
+31.8% margin of safety
As of 2026-07-29, applying a 50.0x earnings multiple to Marvell Technology, Inc.'s (MRVL) earnings per share of $2.86 yields a fair value estimate of $239.65 per share, versus a market price of $163.4.
Fair value from earnings multiples is sensitive to the multiple you choose. Across the sensitivity grid the estimate spans $208.69 to $274.1. This is a relative estimate anchored to earnings, not a statement of fact. For a cash flow based view, see the intrinsic value estimate on the DCF page.
How the PE model works · Recalculate in PE mode · MRVL intrinsic value (DCF view)
At $163.4, MRVL trades below its PE-based fair value estimate by a wide margin. By this model the stock looks cheap relative to its earnings power, but check whether earnings are sustainable before reading too much into it.
COMPETITIVE MOAT
↑Custom AI Silicon & Networking
Marvell designs custom AI silicon and networking chips for hyperscalers. This specialization creates strong customer relationships and integration advantages.
↑Nvidia Partnership & Investment
A strategic partnership and $2 billion investment from Nvidia validate Marvell's technology. This deepens integration and secures a key customer.
↑Essential 'Nervous System' Role
Marvell provides the critical networking infrastructure that connects AI processors. This positions them as an indispensable part of the AI ecosystem.
INVESTMENT RISKS
↓Technological Obsolescence
The rapid pace of AI development means technologies can become obsolete quickly. Marvell must continuously innovate to stay ahead of competitors.
↓Geopolitical Tensions
Global geopolitical tensions, particularly between the U.S. and China, can disrupt supply chains and market access for semiconductor companies.
↓Execution of Growth Strategy
Marvell's ambitious growth plans depend on successful execution of new product development and market penetration. Any delays or missteps could hinder growth.
Base case
Intrinsic Value
$239.65
Margin of safety
+31.8%
Expected annual return
+8.0%
Base case assumptions: 20.0% annual earnings growth, 50x target PE, 10% discount rate, 5 year projection. Data as of 2026-07-29.
This base case uses default assumptions and is not financial advice. The fair value changes significantly when the target PE or earnings growth rate changes. Open the calculator to set your own assumptions and see the full sensitivity range.
Adjust the target PE, earnings growth, and discount rate to see how the fair value and margin of safety for Marvell Technology, Inc. respond.
Open PE Calculator for MRVLMarvell Technology, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides data infrastructure semiconductor solutions and spanning the data center core to network edge in the United States, Argentina, China, India, Israel, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, and internationally. The company develops and scales system-on-a-chip architectures, integrating analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing functionality. It offers a portfolio of ethernet solutions, including spanning controllers, network adapters, physical transceivers, and switches; single or multiple core processors; and custom application specific integrated circuits, interconnects, fibre channel adapters, and processors. The company also provides interconnect products, including pulse amplitude modulation, coherent and coherent-lite digital signal processors (DSPs), laser drivers, trans-impedance amplifiers, silicon photonics, co-packaged optics, linear pluggable optics chipsets, data center interconnect, active electrical cable DSPs and peripheral component interconnect express retimer solutions; fibre channel products comprising host bus adapters and controllers for server and storage system connectivity; storage controllers for hard disk drives and solid-state-drives; host system interfaces, including serial advanced technology attachment and serial attached SCSI, peripheral component interconnect express, compute express link switches, non-volatile memory express (NVMe), and NVMe over fabrics; and develops ultra accelerator linkTM switches and ethernet for scale-up networking switches. The company serves data centers, communications, and other markets. It offers its products through direct customers and distributors. Marvell Technology, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
PE Ratio (TTM)
55.6x
PEG Ratio
0.01
Earnings Yield
1.75%
ROE (TTM)
16.8%
Revenue/Share (TTM)
$9.88
Dividend Yield
0.15%
Debt/Equity
0.29x
The trailing twelve-month PE ratio of MRVL reflects how much investors pay per dollar of Marvell Technology, Inc.'s earnings. This metric is most useful when compared to Semiconductors peers and the company's own historical range.
MRVL's PE of 55.6x combined with a PEG ratio of 0.01 provides a growth-adjusted perspective. A PEG below 1.0 means the P/E is low relative to the earnings growth rate. Keep in mind that PE-based valuation works best for profitable, mature companies — for high-growth or cyclical Semiconductors, a DCF analysis may be more appropriate.
To value Marvell Technology, Inc. using PE: (1) Compare the current PE (55.6x) against the Semiconductors median to assess relative pricing, (2) check the PEG ratio (0.01) to adjust for growth expectations, (3) review the 5-year PE range to identify where the stock sits historically, and (4) estimate fair value by multiplying a target PE by forward EPS estimates. This relative approach complements DCF's absolute valuation.
MRVL's PEG ratio is 0.01, calculated by dividing the PE ratio (55.6x) by the expected earnings growth rate. A PEG below 1.0 means the P/E is low relative to the expected earnings growth rate. Note that PEG accuracy depends on the reliability of growth estimates.
PE ratio gives a quick relative read — how MRVL is priced versus Semiconductors peers. DCF provides an absolute value based on projected free cash flows. For MRVL, with a strong ROE of 16.8%, both methods are worth using — PE for a market-relative check, DCF to stress-test whether fundamentals justify the price. Each method has blind spots: PE ignores capital structure and cash flow quality, while DCF is sensitive to growth and discount rate assumptions.
P/E and DCF value MRVL with different methods and assumptions, so the two conclusions can differ. Compare the DCF intrinsic value.
Price as of 2026-07-29. Financial data from Financial Modeling Prep (trailing twelve months) · Valuation methodology by Charlie Wang.
This is an estimate, not investment advice.