HIMX (Himax Technologies) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.90 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 74% Above Median

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HIMX Himax Technologies Inc HIMX
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Price $12.63
GF Value $6.65
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What is Himax Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Himax Technologies HIMX -4.90% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.90 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 1.67. GuruFocus rates HIMX with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 735 Semiconductors companies, Himax Technologies ranks better than 52.38% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Himax Technologies's current share price is $12.63. Himax Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.35. Himax Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.90.

The historical rank and industry rank for Himax Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

HIMX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.41   Med: 1.67   Max: 4.84
Current: 2.9

During the past years, Himax Technologies's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 4.84. The lowest was 0.41. And the median was 1.67.

HIMX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
52.38% of 735 companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 3.15 vs HIMX: 2.90

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Himax Technologies's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.239. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $4.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Himax Technologies  (NAS:HIMX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Himax Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Himax Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Himax Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Himax Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Himax Technologies Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Himax Technologies Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.73 2.12 2.10 1.94 1.81

HIMX vs WOLF, AIP, AMBQ: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Himax Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Himax Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Himax Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Himax Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Himax Technologies Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Himax Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=12.63/4.35
=2.90

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Himax Technologies's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Himax Technologies's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=5.239/330.2130*330.2130
=5.239

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Himax Technologies Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 2.616 241.018 3.584
201609 2.695 241.428 3.686
201612 2.713 241.432 3.711
201703 2.730 243.801 3.698
201706 2.489 244.955 3.355
201709 2.513 246.819 3.362
201712 2.646 246.524 3.544
201803 2.632 249.554 3.483
201806 2.549 251.989 3.340
201809 2.553 252.439 3.340
201812 2.594 251.233 3.409
201903 2.581 254.202 3.353
201906 2.549 256.143 3.286
201909 2.505 256.759 3.222
201912 2.515 256.974 3.232
202003 2.509 258.115 3.210
202006 2.518 257.797 3.225
202009 2.548 260.280 3.233
202012 2.763 260.474 3.503
202103 3.146 264.877 3.922
202106 3.503 271.696 4.257
202109 4.178 274.310 5.029
202112 4.990 278.802 5.910
202203 5.663 287.504 6.504
202206 4.819 296.311 5.370
202209 4.860 296.808 5.407
202212 5.117 296.797 5.693
202303 5.209 301.836 5.699
202306 4.733 305.109 5.122
202309 4.801 307.789 5.151
202312 4.904 306.746 5.279
202403 0.000 312.332 0.000
202406 4.907 314.175 5.157
202409 4.947 315.301 5.181
202412 5.089 315.605 5.325
202503 5.201 319.799 5.370
202506 4.961 322.561 5.079
202509 5.019 324.800 5.103
202512 5.122 324.054 5.219
202603 5.239 330.213 5.239

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.90 mean?
Himax Technologies (HIMX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.90 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Himax Technologies and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 1.67. Over the past decade, Himax Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 4.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #350 out of 735 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 47.6%.
Is Himax Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Himax Technologies' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.90 is 74% above median its 10-year median of 1.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.41 to a high of 4.84. The Semiconductors industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15. Himax Technologies' value of 2.90 is 7.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #350 out of 735 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Himax Technologies has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Himax Technologies' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to WOLF and AIP?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #350 out of 735 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Himax Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15. Himax Technologies' value of 2.90 is 7.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Himax Technologies' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.41 to 4.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.67 vs. the industry median of 3.15, Himax Technologies has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 3.15, based on 735 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Himax Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.90 is 7.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Himax Technologies and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 3.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Himax Technologies's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.90, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 1.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Himax Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himax Technologies (HIMX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.65, compared to a current price of $12.63 — trading 89.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.90, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 1.67 and 7.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 3.15. Himax Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Himax Technologies (HIMX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.90 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Himax Technologies (HIMX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himax Technologies stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $12.63 is trading 89.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $6.65. GuruFocus considers Himax Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HIMX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.90 (74% above median its 10-year median of 1.67)
  • GF Value™: $6.65 vs. price of $12.63 (89.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 7.9% below the Semiconductors median (#350 of 735)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HIMX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Himax Technologies Business Description

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Address No. 26, Zilian Road, Xinshi District, Tainan, TWN, 744092
Himax Technologies Inc is a semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. It operates through the Driver Integrated Circuit and Non-Driver Products segments. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from the Driver Integrated Circuit segment. It offers display driver ICs and timing controllers used in TVs, laptops, monitors, mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, virtual reality (VR) devices, and many other consumer electronics devices. It also designs and provides controllers for touch sensor displays, in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration single-chip solutions, LED driver ICs, power management ICs, and scaler products for monitors and projectors. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from China.
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