HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HIMX • US43289P1066
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8.99 USD
-0.09 (-0.99%)
At close:
8.88 USD
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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.
1. HIMX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- HIMX had positive earnings in the past year.
- HIMX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- HIMX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- HIMX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.53%, HIMX is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of HIMX (4.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- HIMX has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.42%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HIMX outperforms 55.65% of its industry peers.
- HIMX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 2.97%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- HIMX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- HIMX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for HIMX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for HIMX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- HIMX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- HIMX has an Altman-Z score of 2.53. 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.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.53, HIMX is not doing good in the industry: 65.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.99, HIMX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- HIMX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating HIMX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.66, HIMX is not doing good in the industry: 75.65% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC10.12%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.58, HIMX is doing worse than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- HIMX has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that HIMX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- HIMX's Quick ratio of 1.39 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HIMX is outperformed by 75.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. HIMX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for HIMX have decreased strongly by -44.84% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -3.63% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has decreased by -8.23% in the past year.
- HIMX shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.27% yearly.
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
- HIMX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 54.18% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.79% on average over the next years.
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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.
4. HIMX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 35.96, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HIMX.
- 77.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HIMX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HIMX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.73), we can say HIMX is valued slightly more expensively.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.73 indicates a rather expensive valuation of HIMX.
- HIMX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HIMX is cheaper than 80.87% 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 23.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.73 |
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 cheaper than 94.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.29 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as HIMX's earnings are expected to grow with 54.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y54.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. HIMX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- HIMX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.55%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- HIMX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.49. HIMX pays more dividend than 96.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, HIMX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.55% |
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
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
8.99
-0.09 (-0.99%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners20.37%
Inst Owner Change5.78%
Ins Owners31.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.57B
Revenue(TTM)832.17M
Net Income(TTM)43.94M
Analysts81.82
Price Target9.33 (3.78%)
Short Float %5.13%
Short Ratio1.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.55% |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.73 | ||
| P/S | 1.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.23 | ||
| P/B | 1.76 | ||
| P/tB | 1.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.29 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY2.78%
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY7.6%
OCF(TTM)0.8
OCFY8.9%
SpS4.76
BVpS5.11
TBVpS4.93
PEG (NY)0.49
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.53 |
F-Score6
WACC10.12%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 148.29%.