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.
- 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
- 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.
- HIMX has a Return On Equity (4.92%) which 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for HIMX is significantly below the industry average of 10.70%.
| 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
- HIMX has a Profit Margin (5.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HIMX has remained more or less at the same level.
- With a Operating Margin value of 5.30%, HIMX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HIMX has declined.
- HIMX's Gross Margin of 30.57% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HIMX is outperformed by 68.70% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HIMX has grown nicely.
| 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
- HIMX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for HIMX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- HIMX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, HIMX has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.56 indicates that HIMX is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of HIMX (2.56) is worse than 66.09% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- HIMX's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.99 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. HIMX outperforms 55.65% of its industry peers.
- HIMX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.66. This is a neutral value indicating HIMX is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- HIMX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.66 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.66 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.56 |
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC10.21%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.58. This is amonst the worse of the industry: HIMX underperforms 82.61% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.39 indicates that HIMX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.39, HIMX is doing worse than 76.52% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.39 |
3. HIMX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- HIMX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -44.84%.
- Measured over the past years, HIMX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.63% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, HIMX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -8.23% in the last 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 54.18% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- Based on estimates for the next years, HIMX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.79% on average per year.
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 33.40 indicates a quite expensive valuation of HIMX.
- HIMX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HIMX is cheaper than 76.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of HIMX to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.61), we can say HIMX is valued slightly more expensively.
- HIMX is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.25.
- 80.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HIMX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.79. HIMX is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.25 |
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.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of HIMX indicates a rather cheap valuation: HIMX is cheaper than 94.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.93 |
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)0.46
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 4.00%, HIMX is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.50, 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 1.89, HIMX pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4% |
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 148.29% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP148.29%
EPS Next 2Y54.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
HIMX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
8.35
-0.88 (-9.58%)
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 Change0%
Market Cap1.46B
Revenue(TTM)832.17M
Net Income(TTM)43.94M
Analysts81.82
Price Target9.33 (11.74%)
Short Float %5.13%
Short Ratio1.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4% |
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%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.25 | ||
| P/S | 1.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.43 | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | 1.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.93 |
EPS(TTM)0.25
EY2.99%
EPS(NY)0.43
Fwd EY5.19%
FCF(TTM)0.68
FCFY8.18%
OCF(TTM)0.8
OCFY9.59%
SpS4.76
BVpS5.11
TBVpS4.93
PEG (NY)0.46
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 | 2.56 |
F-Score6
WACC10.21%
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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 148.29%.