How does MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX)'s PE ratio compare to its industry?

MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) trades at a PE of 33.2 versus a Internet Content & Information Industry median of 21.2 (197 companies), putting it above the median of that group. A relative PE gap is one signal, not investment advice — see the full DCF fair value at evidinvest.com/valuation/MAX.

MAX PE Benchmarks

MediaAlpha, Inc. • Communication Services

PE Type:

Period:

Data Quality:Good

Current PE Ratio

33.2

Diluted • annual

Forward PE

19.1

NTM Estimate

Sector Companies

500

346 with PE data

Sector Median PE

54.5

346 companies

Peer Companies

Direct competitors

Sector Analysis: Communication Services

Total Companies

500

With PE Data

346

Median PE

54.5

PE Range

0.0 - 184.0

Forward PE Median

13.2

Communication Services Sector

1352 companies • sector

Above Median(72th %ile)

Current PE:33.2

Forward PE:19.1

Median PE:16.3

Average PE:29.8

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.4

25th-75th %ile:7.3 - 35.3

Min: 0.1Max: 198.4

Current: 33.2

Internet Content & Information Industry

197 companies • industry

Above Median(68th %ile)

Current PE:33.2

Forward PE:19.1

Median PE:21.2

Average PE:33.5

Min PE:0.1

Max PE:198.4

25th-75th %ile:10.3 - 37.5

Min: 0.1Max: 198.4

Current: 33.2

Peer Companies

2 companies • peers

Low PE(25th %ile)

Current PE:33.2

Forward PE:19.1

Median PE:82.3

Average PE:82.3

Min PE:10.3

Max PE:154.3

25th-75th %ile:46.3 - 118.3

Min: 10.3Max: 154.3

Current: 33.2

Peer Companies

(7 companies)

ONFO

SEAT

EVER

ASST

SEER

LUNG

VERX

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About PE Benchmarks

• Sector: Companies in the same broad industry sector
• Industry: Companies in the same specific industry classification
• Peers: Direct competitors identified through business analysis
• Position: Where this stock ranks relative to the benchmark group
• Forward PE: Based on next 4 quarters analyst EPS estimates from earnings data

Last updated: 8/18/2026, 4:10:26 PM• Based on latest annual diluted PE ratios

MediaAlpha, Inc. (MAX) Peer Benchmarks & Industry PE 2026 | EvidInvest

MAX PE Benchmarks

Sector Analysis: Communication Services

Communication Services Sector

Internet Content & Information Industry

Peer Companies

Peer Companies

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Sector Analysis: Communication Services

Communication Services Sector

Internet Content & Information Industry

Peer Companies

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