Himax Technologies, Inc.

Valuation Analysis

About the Company

Himax Technologies, Inc. en bref

Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) is currently trading at 15,80 € with a market capitalization of 2,8 Md €. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 95.32x, with a forward P/E of 18.11x. The 52-week range spans from 5,98 € to 21,90 €; the current price is 27.8% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at -7.5%. The net profit margin stands at 3.91%.

💰 Dividende

Himax Technologies, Inc. pays an annual dividend of 0,22 € per share, representing a yield of 1.38%. The payout ratio stands at 192.71%. The elevated payout ratio reflects a mature dividend policy.

📊 Avis des analystes

2 analystes évaluent Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) au consensus : None. L'objectif de cours moyen est de 20,68 €, soit un potentiel de +30.87% par rapport au cours actuel. La fourchette des objectifs de cours des analystes va de 15,18 € à 26,18 €.

Himax Technologies, Inc. : la thèse d'investissement en détail

Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) operates in the Technology — specifically Semiconductors — and is headquartered in Taiwan. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.

Le scénario baissier

Revenue is contracting at -7.5% year-over-year — until that trend reverses, valuation is exposed to further downgrades. With a net margin of just 3.91%, the business has little room to absorb cost shocks or pricing pressure — a single bad quarter can swing the company to a loss. A trailing P/E above 50 combined with revenue growth below 20% is a dangerous combination — the market is paying a steep growth multiple for what is, by the data, only moderately fast expansion.

Valorisation en contexte

The PEG ratio at 1.49 sits in the reasonable zone — the price tag is roughly aligned with the company's growth profile, neither punishing nor euphoric. The EV/EBITDA multiple of 60.26x reflects rich expectations — historically, multiples at this level have proven hard to maintain for more than a few quarters.

À surveiller

• The forward P/E of 18.11x is meaningfully below the trailing 95.32x — analysts expect earnings to step up; the next earnings release is the test.
• The analyst consensus price target implies 30.87% upside — if the next two quarters confirm the underlying thesis, target hikes typically follow.

Thèse d'investissement : forces et faiblesses

Aperçu technique

Price trades above both the 50- and 200-day moving averages, with 50d above 200d — a classic bullish setup (golden-cross alignment).

Profil de risque

The data points to above-average price swings, elevated short interest (6.24%).

Trading Data

💵 Dividend Info

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