HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:HIMX • US43289P1066

10.13 USD
+0.98 (+10.71%)
At close: Mar 12, 2026
10.38 USD
+0.25 (+2.47%)
After Hours: 3/12/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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This HIMX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall HIMX gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated HIMX against 115 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. While HIMX is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. HIMX has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. HIMX Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year HIMX was profitable.
  • In the past year HIMX had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years HIMX has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years HIMX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 2.53%, HIMX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HIMX has a Return On Equity (4.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 2.42%, HIMX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HIMX is significantly below the industry average of 10.52%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.53%
ROE 4.92%
ROIC 2.42%
ROA(3y)3.49%
ROA(5y)10.33%
ROE(3y)6.6%
ROE(5y)19.31%
ROIC(3y)2.97%
ROIC(5y)12.67%
HIMX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHIMX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.28%, HIMX is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HIMX's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • HIMX has a Operating Margin (5.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HIMX has declined.
  • HIMX has a Gross Margin of 30.57%. This is in the lower half of the industry: HIMX underperforms 67.83% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HIMX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.3%
PM (TTM) 5.28%
GM 30.57%
OM growth 3Y-37.23%
OM growth 5Y-4.07%
PM growth 3Y-35.56%
PM growth 5Y-0.11%
GM growth 3Y-8.99%
GM growth 5Y4.2%
HIMX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHIMX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

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2. HIMX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), HIMX is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, HIMX has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for HIMX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for HIMX is higher compared to a year ago.
HIMX Yearly Shares OutstandingHIMX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.55 indicates that HIMX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of HIMX (2.55) is worse than 64.35% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of HIMX is 4.99, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HIMX, 4.99 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • HIMX has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.99) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66 indicates that HIMX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of HIMX (0.66) is worse than 75.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 4.99
Altman-Z 2.55
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC10.22%
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 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • HIMX has a Current Ratio of 1.58. This is a normal value and indicates that HIMX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • HIMX has a Current ratio of 1.58. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HIMX underperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that HIMX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.39, HIMX is not doing good in the industry: 75.65% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 1.39
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 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. HIMX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • HIMX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -44.84%.
  • Measured over the past years, HIMX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.63% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -8.23% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, HIMX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.27% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.84%
EPS 3Y-45.46%
EPS 5Y-3.63%
EPS Q2Q%-74.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.27%
Sales Q2Q%-14.39%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, HIMX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 54.18% on average per year.
  • HIMX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y72.79%
EPS Next 2Y54.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.79%
Revenue Next 2Y7.79%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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. HIMX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 40.52 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HIMX.
  • 78.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HIMX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • HIMX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.71, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 23.36, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HIMX.
  • HIMX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HIMX is cheaper than 81.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HIMX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.52
Fwd PE 23.36
HIMX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHIMX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

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 80.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HIMX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.83
EV/EBITDA 19.71
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

  • HIMX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as HIMX's earnings are expected to grow with 54.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y54.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. HIMX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.69%, HIMX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • HIMX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.49. HIMX pays more dividend than 97.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • HIMX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.69%

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

  • 148.29% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HIMX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP148.29%
EPS Next 2Y54.18%
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 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M
HIMX Dividend Payout.HIMX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HIMX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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HIMX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR

NASDAQ:HIMX (3/12/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 10.38 +0.25 (+2.47%)

10.13

+0.98 (+10.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-12
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners20.37%
Inst Owner Change5.78%
Ins Owners31.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.77B
Revenue(TTM)832.17M
Net Income(TTM)43.94M
Analysts81.82
Price Target9.33 (-7.9%)
Short Float %5.5%
Short Ratio3.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.69%
Yearly Dividend0.19
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP148.29%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-42.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-85.29%
Max EPS beat(2)0.84%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-19.89%
Min EPS beat(4)-85.29%
Max EPS beat(4)11.76%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)18.21%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)17.85%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)14.01%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.05%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.64%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.64%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.29%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.04%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.63%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-35.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-35.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.57%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.52
Fwd PE 23.36
P/S 2.13
P/FCF 14.83
P/OCF 12.65
P/B 1.98
P/tB 2.05
EV/EBITDA 19.71
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY2.47%
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY4.28%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY6.74%
OCF(TTM)0.8
OCFY7.9%
SpS4.76
BVpS5.11
TBVpS4.93
PEG (NY)0.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.36
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.53%
ROE 4.92%
ROCE 4.72%
ROIC 2.42%
ROICexc 2.99%
ROICexgc 3.07%
OM 5.3%
PM (TTM) 5.28%
GM 30.57%
FCFM 14.36%
ROA(3y)3.49%
ROA(5y)10.33%
ROE(3y)6.6%
ROE(5y)19.31%
ROIC(3y)2.97%
ROIC(5y)12.67%
ROICexc(3y)3.55%
ROICexc(5y)17.24%
ROICexgc(3y)3.64%
ROICexgc(5y)17.91%
ROCE(3y)5.55%
ROCE(5y)19.32%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-45.56%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-22.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-45.55%
ROICexc growth 5Y-22.04%
OM growth 3Y-37.23%
OM growth 5Y-4.07%
PM growth 3Y-35.56%
PM growth 5Y-0.11%
GM growth 3Y-8.99%
GM growth 5Y4.2%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.48
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.66
Debt/FCF 4.99
Debt/EBITDA 8.86
Cap/Depr 91.01%
Cap/Sales 2.47%
Interest Coverage 11.95
Cash Conversion 210.01%
Profit Quality 271.99%
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 1.39
Altman-Z 2.55
F-Score6
WACC10.22%
ROIC/WACC0.24
Cap/Depr(3y)88.57%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.59%
Profit Quality(3y)218.8%
Profit Quality(5y)154.66%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-44.84%
EPS 3Y-45.46%
EPS 5Y-3.63%
EPS Q2Q%-74.47%
EPS Next Y72.79%
EPS Next 2Y54.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.52%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.27%
Sales Q2Q%-14.39%
Revenue Next Year7.79%
Revenue Next 2Y7.79%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-35%
EBIT growth 3Y-44.46%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.29%
EBIT Next Year91.51%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y16.29%
FCF growth 3Y19.07%
FCF growth 5Y4.33%
OCF growth 1Y20.74%
OCF growth 3Y19.09%
OCF growth 5Y6.42%

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 6 / 10 to HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


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 148.29%.