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Himax Technologies Inc (HIMX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Himax Technologies Inc stock (HIMX) is currently trading at $9.23. Himax Technologies Inc PE ratio is 34.36. Himax Technologies Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.81. Analyst consensus price target for HIMX is $9.05. WallStSmart rates HIMX as Sell.

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HIMX

Himax Technologies Inc

NASDAQTECHNOLOGY
$9.23
$0.43 (4.94%)
52W$5.44
$12.00
Target$9.05-2.0%

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HIMX Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Himax Technologies Inc (HIMX)

Margin of Safety
-385.3%
Significantly Overvalued
HIMX Fair Value
$1.70
Graham Formula
Current Price
$9.23
$7.53 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $1.70
Overvalued
Price $9.23
Graham IV $1.70
Analyst $9.05

HIMX trades 385% above its Graham fair value of $1.70, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Himax Technologies Inc (HIMX) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

43
out of 100
Grade: D
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Himax Technologies Inc (HIMX) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 8.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
1.498/10

Good growth relative to its price

Price/SalesValuation
1.818/10

Paying $1.81 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
1.688/10

Trading at 1.68x book value, attractively priced

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
9.84
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
1.806
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
2.172
Undervalued

Himax Technologies Inc (HIMX) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 2.4/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
-14.40%0/10

Revenue declining -14.40%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-74.40%0/10

Earnings declining -74.40%, profits shrinking

Operating MarginProfitability
3.36%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Return on EquityProfitability
5.04%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

Profit MarginProfitability
5.28%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Institutional Own.Quality
20.37%4/10

Low institutional interest, mostly retail-driven

Market CapQuality
$1.50B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
34.36
Expensive
Trailing P/E
34.36
Expensive

Himax Technologies Inc (HIMX) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 43/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Price/Book. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.49), Price/Sales (1.81), Price/Book (1.68) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -14.40%, EPS Growth at -74.40%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 5.04%, Operating Margin at 3.36%, Profit Margin at 5.28%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 5.04% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -14.40% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

HIMX Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

HIMX's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.81x trades at a 40% premium to its historical average of 1.29x (76th percentile). The current valuation is 45% below its historical high of 3.31x set in Jan 2014, and 569% above its historical low of 0.27x in Nov 2008. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~1.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Himax Technologies Inc (HIMX) · TECHNOLOGYSEMICONDUCTORS

The Big Picture

Himax Technologies Inc operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 832M with 14% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.3%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 504.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 13M in free cash flow and 17M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 14% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Himax Technologies Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 431.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.89, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Sector dynamics: monitor SEMICONDUCTORS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Himax Technologies Inc.

Bottom Line

Himax Technologies Inc offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Himax Technologies Inc(HIMX)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

TECHNOLOGY

Industry

SEMICONDUCTORS

Country

USA

Himax Technologies, Inc., a factory-less semiconductor company, offers display imaging technologies in China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Korea, Japan, Europe, and the United States. The company is headquartered in Tainan City, Taiwan.