Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, data storage chip specialist Marvell Technology (Nasdaq: MRVL) has earned a respected four-star ranking.

With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Marvell's business, and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Marvell facts

   
Headquarters (founded) Hamilton, Bermuda (1995)
Market Cap $5.7 billion
Industry Semiconductors
Trailing-12-Month Revenue $3.3 billion
Management

Co-Founder/Chairman/CEO Dr. Sehat Sutardja

Co-Founder/Chief Technology Officer Dr. Pantas Sutardja
Return on Equity (average, past 3 years) 14.8%
Cash/Debt $2.1 billion / $0
Dividend Yield 2.3%
Competitors

LSI

STMicroelectronics

Texas Instruments

Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.

On CAPS, 95% of the 1,460 members who have rated Marvell believe that the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.   

Just yesterday, one of those Fools, Clint35, succinctly summed up the Marvell bull case for our community:

Great balance sheet. High insider ownership. Pretty cheap. Plus a dividend yielding 2.30%. That's not a lot but I'll take it.

If you want market-beating returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Owning exceptional stocks is a surefire way to secure your financial future. Of course, despite a strong four-star rating, Marvell may not be your top choice.

If that's the case, we've compiled a special free report for investors called "Secure Your Future With 9 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks," which uncovers several other juicy income opportunities. The report is 100% free, but it won't be around forever, so click here to access it now.