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Himax TechnologiesHIMX +5.38%70 Debt-to-Equity is 0.65 as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 0.46. GuruFocus rates HIMX with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Semiconductors companies, Himax Technologies ranks worse than 73.6% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Himax Technologies's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
HIMX'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.46 Max: 0.68
Current: 0.66
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Himax Technologies was 0.68. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.46.
HIMX's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 73.6% of 909
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs HIMX: 0.66
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Himax Technologies Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Himax Technologies Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Himax Technologies's Debt-to-Equity 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.
HIMX vs NVTS, AMBQ, SKYT: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Himax Technologies's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Himax Technologies's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Himax Technologies's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (HIMX) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Himax Technologies and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 0.46. Over the past decade, Himax Technologies' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.21 to 0.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #669 out of 909 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Himax Technologies' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Himax Technologies' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.68. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Himax Technologies' value of 0.65 is 150% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #669 out of 909 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Himax Technologies has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Himax Technologies' Debt-to-Equity compare to NVTS and AMBQ?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #669 out of 909 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Himax Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Himax Technologies' value of 0.65 is 150% above this benchmark. Historically, Himax Technologies' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.21 to 0.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.46 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Himax Technologies has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 0.26, based on 909 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Himax Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.65 is 150% above 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Himax Technologies and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Himax Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 0.46. 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 $7.40, compared to a current price of $14.49 — trading 95.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 0.46 and 150% above the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. Himax Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Himax Technologies (HIMX), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.65 as of Mar. 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 $14.49 is trading 95.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.40.
GuruFocus considers Himax Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HIMX:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.65 (41% above median its 10-year median of 0.46)
GF Value™: $7.40 vs. price of $14.49 (95.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 150% above the Semiconductors median (#669 of 909)
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 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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