HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:HIMX • US43289P1066

7.61 USD
+0.1 (+1.33%)
Last: Feb 23, 2026, 08:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to HIMX. HIMX was compared to 114 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. There are concerns on the financial health of HIMX while its profitability can be described as average. HIMX is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • HIMX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • HIMX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years HIMX 4 years were profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years HIMX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
HIMX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHIMX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of HIMX (3.69%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • HIMX's Return On Equity of 7.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HIMX outperforms 62.28% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of HIMX (3.20%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HIMX is below the industry average of 10.64%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.69%
ROE 7.15%
ROIC 3.2%
ROA(3y)7.29%
ROA(5y)10.86%
ROE(3y)13.81%
ROE(5y)20.29%
ROIC(3y)7%
ROIC(5y)13.05%
HIMX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHIMX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • HIMX's Profit Margin of 7.23% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HIMX outperforms 59.65% of its industry peers.
  • HIMX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • HIMX has a Operating Margin (6.96%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • HIMX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.58%, HIMX is doing worse than 69.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HIMX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.96%
PM (TTM) 7.23%
GM 30.58%
OM growth 3Y-40.23%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-32.22%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-14.3%
GM growth 5Y8.21%
HIMX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHIMX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so HIMX is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for HIMX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
HIMX Yearly Shares OutstandingHIMX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
HIMX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHIMX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • HIMX has an Altman-Z score of 2.46. This is not the best score and indicates that HIMX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • HIMX's Altman-Z score of 2.46 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HIMX is outperformed by 61.40% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HIMX is 4.32, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HIMX, 4.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HIMX (4.32) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68 indicates that HIMX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • HIMX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.68. This is in the lower half of the industry: HIMX underperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.32
Altman-Z 2.46
ROIC/WACC0.34
WACC9.38%
HIMX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHIMX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.60 indicates that HIMX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • HIMX's Current ratio of 1.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HIMX is outperformed by 82.46% of its industry peers.
  • HIMX has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that HIMX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.42, HIMX is not doing good in the industry: 75.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.6
Quick Ratio 1.42
HIMX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHIMX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • HIMX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -43.96%.
  • HIMX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.33% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.96%
EPS 3Y-45.17%
EPS 5Y-3.33%
EPS Q2Q%-71.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-14.39%

3.2 Future

  • HIMX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 52.32% yearly.
  • HIMX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.74% yearly.
EPS Next Y90.08%
EPS Next 2Y52.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.69%
Revenue Next 2Y7.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
HIMX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHIMX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
HIMX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHIMX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • HIMX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.27.
  • HIMX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HIMX is cheaper than 85.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HIMX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.64, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.70, HIMX is valued correctly.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HIMX is valued cheaper than 91.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HIMX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.75.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.27
Fwd PE 15.7
HIMX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHIMX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HIMX indicates a rather cheap valuation: HIMX is cheaper than 87.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • HIMX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HIMX is cheaper than 97.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.6
EV/EBITDA 13.09
HIMX Per share dataHIMX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4 5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • HIMX's earnings are expected to grow with 52.32% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y52.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • HIMX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.88%, which is a nice return.
  • HIMX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.50. HIMX pays more dividend than 98.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, HIMX pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.88%

5.2 History

  • HIMX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of HIMX decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
HIMX Yearly Dividends per shareHIMX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 104.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HIMX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP104.08%
EPS Next 2Y52.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
HIMX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHIMX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M
HIMX Dividend Payout.HIMX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HIMX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR

NASDAQ:HIMX (2/23/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

7.61

+0.1 (+1.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners19.61%
Inst Owner Change5.78%
Ins Owners31.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.33B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)62.60M
Analysts83.64
Price Target9.33 (22.6%)
Short Float %6.01%
Short Ratio3.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.88%
Yearly Dividend0.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP104.08%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-46.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-85.29%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.86%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-10.54%
Min EPS beat(4)-85.29%
Max EPS beat(4)38.24%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)19.99%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)18.53%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)14.05%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.64%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.64%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.36%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.63%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.59%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)14.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.29%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.95%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.27
Fwd PE 15.7
P/S 1.54
P/FCF 9.6
P/OCF 8.41
P/B 1.52
P/tB 1.57
EV/EBITDA 13.09
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY3.42%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY6.37%
FCF(TTM)0.79
FCFY10.42%
OCF(TTM)0.9
OCFY11.89%
SpS4.95
BVpS5.01
TBVpS4.84
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.41
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.69%
ROE 7.15%
ROCE 6.56%
ROIC 3.2%
ROICexc 3.94%
ROICexgc 4.03%
OM 6.96%
PM (TTM) 7.23%
GM 30.58%
FCFM 16.01%
ROA(3y)7.29%
ROA(5y)10.86%
ROE(3y)13.81%
ROE(5y)20.29%
ROIC(3y)7%
ROIC(5y)13.05%
ROICexc(3y)8.36%
ROICexc(5y)17.92%
ROICexgc(3y)8.57%
ROICexgc(5y)18.72%
ROCE(3y)12.5%
ROCE(5y)20.45%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-56.95%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-56.65%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-40.23%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-32.22%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-14.3%
GM growth 5Y8.21%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.32
Debt/EBITDA 7.31
Cap/Depr 93.74%
Cap/Sales 2.25%
Interest Coverage 15.9
Cash Conversion 195.04%
Profit Quality 221.56%
Current Ratio 1.6
Quick Ratio 1.42
Altman-Z 2.46
F-Score6
WACC9.38%
ROIC/WACC0.34
Cap/Depr(3y)77.16%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.65%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.23%
Profit Quality(3y)138.09%
Profit Quality(5y)141.33%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.96%
EPS 3Y-45.17%
EPS 5Y-3.33%
EPS Q2Q%-71.63%
EPS Next Y90.08%
EPS Next 2Y52.32%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-14.39%
Revenue Next Year7.69%
Revenue Next 2Y7.74%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-2.07%
EBIT growth 3Y-49.98%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-40.17%
EBIT Next 3Y1.69%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y76.02%
FCF growth 3Y-35.35%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y76.58%
OCF growth 3Y-33.16%
OCF growth 5Y72.02%

HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR / HIMX FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to HIMX.


What is the valuation status for HIMX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of HIMX stock?

HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


How financially healthy is HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR?

The financial health rating of HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for HIMX stock?

The dividend rating of HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 104.08%.