HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:HIMX • US43289P1066
7.725 USD
-0.53 (-6.36%)
Last: Feb 12, 2026, 03:30 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to HIMX. HIMX was compared to 113 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. HIMX has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. HIMX has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year HIMX was profitable.
- 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.
1.2 Ratios
- HIMX has a better Return On Assets (3.69%) than 60.18% of its industry peers.
- HIMX has a better Return On Equity (7.15%) than 64.60% of its industry peers.
- HIMX has a Return On Invested Capital (3.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- HIMX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.00%. This is below the industry average of 10.76%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of HIMX (7.23%) is better than 60.18% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HIMX has declined.
- HIMX has a Operating Margin (6.96%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- HIMX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- HIMX has a worse Gross Margin (30.58%) than 69.91% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HIMX has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- HIMX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HIMX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- HIMX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- HIMX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- HIMX has an Altman-Z score of 2.54. 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.54, HIMX is doing worse than 61.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- HIMX has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.32. This is a neutral value as HIMX would need 4.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.32, HIMX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.52% of the companies in the same 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 74.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.68 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.54 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC9.65%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.60 indicates that HIMX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- HIMX has a Current ratio of 1.60. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HIMX underperforms 82.30% 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: 76.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.42 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for HIMX have decreased strongly by -20.71% in the last year.
- The earnings per share for HIMX have been decreasing by -44.43% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has decreased by -3.45% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.18% on average over the past years.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, HIMX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.15% on average per year.
- 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 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.67%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.01%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.16%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.46, the valuation of HIMX can be described as rather expensive.
- 88.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HIMX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- HIMX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.94, the valuation of HIMX can be described as correct.
- HIMX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. HIMX is cheaper than 91.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.01, HIMX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 86.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HIMX, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HIMX indicates a rather cheap valuation: HIMX is cheaper than 97.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.74%, HIMX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.53, HIMX pays a better dividend. On top of this HIMX pays more dividend than 98.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, HIMX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.74% |
5.2 History
- HIMX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- HIMX pays out 104.08% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP104.08%
EPS Next 2Y3.21%
EPS Next 3Y9.15%
NASDAQ:HIMX (2/12/2026, 3:30:56 PM)
7.725
-0.53 (-6.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Inst Owners19.61%
Inst Owner Change5.04%
Ins Owners31.03%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.35B
Revenue(TTM)866.32M
Net Income(TTM)62.60M
Analysts83.64
Price Target9.33 (20.78%)
Short Float %6.34%
Short Ratio3.75
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.74% |
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)-1.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-41.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-13.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.94 | ||
| P/S | 1.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | 1.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.47 |
EPS(TTM)0.36
EY4.66%
EPS(NY)0.48
Fwd EY6.27%
FCF(TTM)0.79
FCFY10.26%
OCF(TTM)0.9
OCFY11.71%
SpS4.95
BVpS5.01
TBVpS4.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.54 |
F-Score6
WACC9.65%
ROIC/WACC0.33
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 2Y3.21%
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-5.01%
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 for 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.
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%.