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HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:HIMX - US43289P1066 - ADR

9.29 USD
+0.22 (+2.43%)
Last: 12/8/2025, 8:15:43 PM
9.4 USD
+0.11 (+1.18%)
After Hours: 12/8/2025, 8:15:43 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to HIMX. HIMX was compared to 112 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


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.
Each year in the past 5 years HIMX has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years HIMX 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

HIMX has a better Return On Assets (3.69%) than 63.39% of its industry peers.
HIMX's Return On Equity of 7.15% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HIMX outperforms 66.07% of its industry peers.
HIMX has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.20%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HIMX outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HIMX is below the industry average of 10.82%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.23%, HIMX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
HIMX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of HIMX (6.96%) is better than 60.71% of 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 69.64% of the companies in the same industry.
HIMX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

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 about the same amount of 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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

HIMX has an Altman-Z score of 2.64. 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 2.64, HIMX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.18% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
HIMX has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.32) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
HIMX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.68. This is a neutral value indicating HIMX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HIMX (0.68) is worse than 74.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.68
Debt/FCF 4.32
Altman-Z 2.64
ROIC/WACC0.35
WACC9.27%
HIMX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHIMX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

HIMX has a Current Ratio of 1.60. 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 Current ratio value of 1.60, HIMX is not doing good in the industry: 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that HIMX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HIMX (1.42) is worse than 75.89% of its industry peers.
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 2015 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 -20.71%.
The earnings per share for HIMX have been decreasing by -44.43% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, HIMX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.45% in the last year.
HIMX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 6.18% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-20.71%
EPS 3Y-44.43%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-91.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.31%
Revenue growth 5Y6.18%
Sales Q2Q%-10.45%

3.2 Future

HIMX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.15% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, HIMX will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.16% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-27.91%
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.27%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.16%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
HIMX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHIMX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.81, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HIMX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HIMX indicates a rather cheap valuation: HIMX is cheaper than 83.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HIMX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.01, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HIMX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HIMX indicates a rather cheap valuation: HIMX is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HIMX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.56), we can say HIMX is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.81
Fwd PE 19.01
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

80.36% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HIMX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
96.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HIMX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.72
EV/EBITDA 16.24
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

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.37%, HIMX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.09, HIMX pays a better dividend. On top of this HIMX pays more dividend than 97.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HIMX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.37%

5.2 History

HIMX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
HIMX has decreased its dividend 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 2015 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 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
HIMX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHIMX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR

NASDAQ:HIMX (12/8/2025, 8:15:43 PM)

After market: 9.4 +0.11 (+1.18%)

9.29

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/bmo
Inst Owners19.65%
Inst Owner Change1.04%
Ins Owners31.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.62B
Revenue(TTM)866.32M
Net Income(TTM)62.60M
Analysts83.64
Price Target9.33 (0.43%)
Short Float %5.75%
Short Ratio3.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.37%
Yearly Dividend0.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP104.08%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-30 2025-06-30 (0.37)
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)-1.72%
PT rev (3m)-1.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-41.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-58.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)-13.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.81
Fwd PE 19.01
P/S 1.88
P/FCF 11.72
P/OCF 10.27
P/B 1.86
P/tB 1.92
EV/EBITDA 16.24
EPS(TTM)0.36
EY3.88%
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY5.26%
FCF(TTM)0.79
FCFY8.54%
OCF(TTM)0.9
OCFY9.74%
SpS4.95
BVpS5.01
TBVpS4.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.37
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 2.64
F-Score6
WACC9.27%
ROIC/WACC0.35
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)-20.71%
EPS 3Y-44.43%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-91.89%
EPS Next Y-27.91%
EPS Next 2Y3.62%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.45%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.31%
Revenue growth 5Y6.18%
Sales Q2Q%-10.45%
Revenue Next Year-16.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.27%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.16%
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 of HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for HIMX stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) is 25.81 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.86.


What is the expected EPS growth for HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) is expected to decline by -27.91% in the next year.