HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:HIMX • US43289P1066
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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
- 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.
- HIMX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- HIMX has a Return On Assets of 2.53%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: HIMX outperforms 55.65% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of HIMX (4.92%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- HIMX has a Return On Invested Capital (2.42%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HIMX is significantly below the industry average of 10.89%.
| 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 5.28%, HIMX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.52% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for HIMX is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- HIMX has an Altman-Z score of 2.76. 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 (2.76) than 70.43% of its industry peers.
- HIMX has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.99. This is a neutral value as HIMX would need 4.99 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.99, HIMX is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.78% 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.
- HIMX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: HIMX underperforms 75.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.76 |
ROIC/WACC0.22
WACC10.88%
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's Current ratio of 1.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HIMX is outperformed by 85.22% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that HIMX should not have too much problems paying 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 80.00% 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.
- HIMX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.23%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 54.18% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- 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
- 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.
4. HIMX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- HIMX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 48.22.
- HIMX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HIMX is cheaper than 79.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- HIMX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.80, the valuation of HIMX can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HIMX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HIMX to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.62), we can say HIMX is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, HIMX is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.3 |
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.
- HIMX's earnings are expected to grow with 54.18% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y54.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. HIMX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.19%, HIMX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.45, HIMX pays a better dividend. On top of this HIMX pays more dividend than 96.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, HIMX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
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
- 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
NASDAQ:HIMX (4/24/2026, 2:38:03 PM)
12.055
+1.13 (+10.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners20.34%
Inst Owner Change-2.06%
Ins Owners31.04%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.10B
Revenue(TTM)832.17M
Net Income(TTM)43.94M
Analysts81.82
Price Target9.33 (-22.6%)
Short Float %9.96%
Short Ratio2.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.19% |
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-35.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.8 | ||
| P/S | 2.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.6 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.02 | ||
| P/B | 2.35 | ||
| P/tB | 2.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.3 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY2.07%
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY3.6%
FCF(TTM)0.69
FCFY5.68%
OCF(TTM)0.8
OCFY6.66%
SpS4.77
BVpS5.12
TBVpS4.95
PEG (NY)0.66
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number5.36756 (-55.47%)
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 | 2.76 |
F-Score6
WACC10.88%
ROIC/WACC0.22
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.
How profitable is HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) stock?
HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for HIMX stock?
The financial health rating of HIMAX TECHNOLOGIES INC-ADR (HIMX) is 3 / 10.
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 grow by 72.79% in the next year.