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HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:HIMX - US43289P1066 - ADR

7.4 USD
+0.02 (+0.27%)
Last: 11/14/2025, 8:00:01 PM
7.62 USD
+0.22 (+2.97%)
After Hours: 11/14/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, HIMX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HIMX was compared to 112 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HIMX was profitable.
In the past year HIMX had a positive cash flow from operations.
HIMX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

1.2 Ratios

HIMX has a Return On Assets of 4.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: HIMX outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
HIMX's Return On Equity of 8.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HIMX outperforms 69.64% of its industry peers.
HIMX has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.73%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HIMX outperforms 59.82% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HIMX is below the industry average of 10.93%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.67%
ROIC 3.73%
ROA(3y)7.3%
ROA(5y)10.87%
ROE(3y)13.83%
ROE(5y)20.31%
ROIC(3y)6.99%
ROIC(5y)13.04%
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 8.43%, HIMX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HIMX has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.52%, HIMX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.61% of the companies in the same industry.
HIMX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of HIMX (30.51%) is worse than 70.54% of its industry peers.
HIMX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.52%
PM (TTM) 8.43%
GM 30.51%
OM growth 3Y-40.29%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-32.15%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for HIMX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
HIMX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
HIMX has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
HIMX Yearly Shares OutstandingHIMX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
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 2.40. 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 has a worse Altman-Z score (2.40) than 61.61% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HIMX is 4.01, which is a neutral value as it means it would take HIMX, 4.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HIMX has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.01) than 60.71% of its industry peers.
HIMX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating HIMX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
HIMX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: HIMX underperforms 72.32% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 4.01
Altman-Z 2.4
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC9.35%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.54 indicates that HIMX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HIMX has a Current ratio of 1.54. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HIMX underperforms 83.04% of its industry peers.
HIMX has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that HIMX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of HIMX (1.37) is worse than 76.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 1.37
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

The earnings per share for HIMX have decreased strongly by -19.82% in the last year.
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 -4.09% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.18% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.82%
EPS 3Y-44.43%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-86.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.09%
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 18.91% yearly.
HIMX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.03% yearly.
EPS Next Y-16.7%
EPS Next 2Y15.4%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y0.03%
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.56, HIMX is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HIMX is valued cheaper than 83.93% of the companies in the same industry.
HIMX is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.21, which indicates a correct 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 96.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HIMX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.59.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.56
Fwd PE 12.21
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HIMX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HIMX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.21% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.69
EV/EBITDA 14.42
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 earnings are expected to grow with 18.91% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.4%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HIMX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.88%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.17, HIMX pays a better dividend. On top of this HIMX pays more dividend than 97.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, HIMX pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.88%

5.2 History

HIMX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

68.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HIMX. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP68.59%
EPS Next 2Y15.4%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
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 (11/14/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 7.62 +0.22 (+2.97%)

7.4

+0.02 (+0.27%)

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 Owners19.86%
Inst Owner Change2.72%
Ins Owners31.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.29B
Revenue(TTM)906.80M
Net Income(TTM)75.00M
Analysts83.64
Price Target9.5 (28.38%)
Short Float %6.36%
Short Ratio3.56
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.88%
Yearly Dividend0.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP68.59%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-30 2025-06-30 (0.37)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)2.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.86%
Max EPS beat(2)11.76%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)46.24%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.86%
Max EPS beat(4)141.83%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)36.18%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)27.23%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)19.22%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.65%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.57%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.43%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.89%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.63%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-6.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.56
Fwd PE 12.21
P/S 1.46
P/FCF 9.69
P/OCF 8.69
P/B 1.5
P/tB 1.55
EV/EBITDA 14.42
EPS(TTM)0.36
EY4.86%
EPS(NY)0.61
Fwd EY8.19%
FCF(TTM)0.76
FCFY10.32%
OCF(TTM)0.85
OCFY11.51%
SpS5.09
BVpS4.95
TBVpS4.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number6.33
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.67%
ROCE 7.35%
ROIC 3.73%
ROICexc 3.81%
ROICexgc 3.89%
OM 7.52%
PM (TTM) 8.43%
GM 30.51%
FCFM 15.01%
ROA(3y)7.3%
ROA(5y)10.87%
ROE(3y)13.83%
ROE(5y)20.31%
ROIC(3y)6.99%
ROIC(5y)13.04%
ROICexc(3y)8.35%
ROICexc(5y)17.91%
ROICexgc(3y)8.56%
ROICexgc(5y)18.71%
ROCE(3y)12.48%
ROCE(5y)20.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-57%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-56.7%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-40.29%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-32.15%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-14.3%
GM growth 5Y8.21%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.61
Debt/FCF 4.01
Debt/EBITDA 6.04
Cap/Depr 73.52%
Cap/Sales 1.74%
Interest Coverage 17.41
Cash Conversion 169.59%
Profit Quality 178.08%
Current Ratio 1.54
Quick Ratio 1.37
Altman-Z 2.4
F-Score5
WACC9.35%
ROIC/WACC0.4
Cap/Depr(3y)76.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)58.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.62%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.21%
Profit Quality(3y)137.84%
Profit Quality(5y)141.18%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.82%
EPS 3Y-44.43%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-86.49%
EPS Next Y-16.7%
EPS Next 2Y15.4%
EPS Next 3Y18.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.09%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.31%
Revenue growth 5Y6.18%
Sales Q2Q%-10.45%
Revenue Next Year-16.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.42%
Revenue Next 3Y0.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.09%
EBIT growth 3Y-50.03%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-37.76%
EBIT Next 3Y-0.84%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y128.7%
FCF growth 3Y-35.3%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y113.16%
OCF growth 3Y-33.15%
OCF growth 5Y72.03%

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 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 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 20.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.5.


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 -16.7% in the next year.