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Himax Technologies Inc (HIMX)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: HIMX (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $9.31
1 Year Target Price $9.31
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -13.46% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.31B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.44 | 1Y Target Price 9.31 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.44 | 1Y Target Price 9.31 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 2.26 | 52 Weeks Range 4.92 - 13.36 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.92 - 13.36 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.93% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.43 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-07 | When - | Estimate 0.1 | Actual 0.09 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 8.34% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.43% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.47% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.64% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.44 | Forward PE 9.84 | Enterprise Value 1510723000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.47 |
Enterprise Value 1510723000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.47 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.7 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.41 | Shares Outstanding 174300000 | Shares Floating 247361518 |
Shares Outstanding 174300000 | Shares Floating 247361518 | ||
Percent Insiders 31.07 | Percent Institutions 20.87 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Himax Technologies Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Himax Technologies Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan. It has evolved from a display driver IC design house to a provider of display imaging processing technologies.
Core Business Areas
- Display Driver ICs: Himax designs and supplies display driver ICs and timing controllers used in TVs, laptops, monitors, mobile phones, tablets, automotive displays, and other consumer electronics. They primarily serve display panel makers.
- Non-Driver ICs: This segment focuses on TDDI (Touch and Display Driver Integration), CMOS Image Sensors, Wafer Level Optics, and ASIC solutions for AR/VR, automotive, and other emerging applications. They are targeting growth in high margin areas.
Leadership and Structure
The company is led by CEO Jordan Wu. The organizational structure consists of various product lines and supporting functions, reporting to the CEO.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Display Driver ICs for TVs, Laptops and Monitors: Himax's traditional business, involves designing and selling driver ICs for various display applications. Market share is difficult to determine precisely but Himax is considered to be one of the leaders. Competitors include Novatek, Synaptics (SYNA), and Sitronix.
- TDDI (Touch and Display Driver Integration) Solutions: Integrated touch and display driver solutions, primarily for mobile devices. Market share is competitive, especially for medium-to-high end mobile phone display. Competitors include Synaptics (SYNA), FocalTech, and Goodix.
- CMOS Image Sensors: CMOS image sensors used in various applications including automotive, security, and consumer electronics. Competitors include OmniVision Technologies, Sony (SONY), and Samsung.
- Wafer Level Optics: WLO are lens components for emerging markets such as augmented reality and machine vision. Competitors include Largan Precision, Sunny Optical.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The display driver IC market is influenced by trends in display technology, consumer electronics demand, and automotive advancements. The CMOS image sensor market is driven by similar factors.
Positioning
Himax is positioning itself as a provider of high-value, differentiated solutions in niche markets. They are working to expand their business beyond pure display driver ICs.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The combined TAM for display drivers, CMOS image sensors, and related technologies is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. Himax addresses portions of this TAM, focusing on specific applications where it can achieve competitive advantages.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong relationships with panel makers.
- Expertise in display technology.
- Growing presence in non-driver IC segments.
- Established reputation in display driver IC market
Weaknesses
- Dependence on cyclical consumer electronics demand.
- Concentration of revenue in display driver ICs.
- Exposure to competition from larger companies.
- Geographic concentration in Asia.
Opportunities
- Growth in AR/VR devices.
- Expansion of automotive displays.
- Increasing demand for CMOS image sensors.
- Development of new display technologies (e.g., microLED).
Threats
- Intense price competition.
- Technological obsolescence.
- Economic downturns.
- Supply chain disruptions.
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NVTK
- SYNA
- SMTC
Competitive Landscape
Himax's competitive advantages include its established relationships with panel makers and expertise in display technology. Disadvantages include its reliance on the cyclical display market and competition from larger players.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Himax's historical growth has been tied to the display industry and its transition to advanced technology. The companyu2019s revenues can fluctuate with the cyclical market
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for Himax's future growth vary depending on market conditions and the success of its new initiatives. Seek analyst reports for specific projections.
Recent Initiatives: Himax is focusing on growing their non-driver business, especially products for AR/VR applications and CMOS image sensors for automotive applications.
Summary
Himax Technologies is a mixed bag. It has a good reputation and strong relationships, but it's heavily dependent on the cyclical display market. The company is trying to diversify into higher-margin areas like AR/VR and automotive, but faces stiff competition. Recent financial performance has been negatively impacted by lower sales, but gross margins have improved from the lows. Future success depends on their ability to gain market share in these new fields.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Financial News Outlets
Disclaimers:
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About Himax Technologies Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-03-31 | Co-Founder, President, CEO & Director Mr. Jordan Wu | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Semiconductors | Full time employees 2200 | Website https://www.himax.com.tw |
Full time employees 2200 | Website https://www.himax.com.tw | ||
Himax Technologies, Inc., a fabless semiconductor company, provides display imaging processing technologies in China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, the United States, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Driver IC and Non-Driver Products. It offers display driver integrated circuits (ICs) and timing controllers that are used in televisions, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, and other products. The company also provides automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs; advanced in-cell touch and display driver integration; local dimming timing controllers; and large touch and display driver integration. In addition, it offers Power IC, touch controllers IC, OLED ICs, LED drivers, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and complementary metal oxide semiconductor image sensors for display application coverage; and ultralow power WiseEye smart image sensing products, as well as wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays, and 3D sensing solutions. The company markets its display drivers to panel manufacturers, mobile device module manufacturers, and manufacturers of end-use products. Himax Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Tainan City, Taiwan.
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