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Himax TechnologiesHIMX +6.25%70 EV-to-EBIT is 63.69 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 187% above its 10-year median of 22.17. 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 686 Semiconductors companies, Himax Technologies ranks worse than 69.83% on this metric.
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Himax Technologies's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,689.5 Mil.
Himax Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $44.8 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Himax Technologies EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Himax Technologies's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Himax Technologies's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Himax Technologies's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Himax Technologies's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Himax Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $2,852.5 Mil.
Himax Technologies's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $44.8 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 63.69 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Himax Technologies and its competitors. This is 187% above median its historical median of 22.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #479 out of 686 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 69.8%.
Is Himax Technologies' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Himax Technologies' current EV-to-EBIT of 63.69 is 187% above median its 10-year median of 22.17. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBIT is 31.65. Himax Technologies' value of 63.69 is 101.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #479 out of 686 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to NVTS and AMBQ?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #479 out of 686 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Himax Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 31.65. Himax Technologies' value of 63.69 is 101.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.17 vs. the industry median of 31.65, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Semiconductors companies is 31.65, based on 686 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Himax Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT of 63.69 is 101.3% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Himax Technologies and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 31.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Himax Technologies's current EV-to-EBIT is 63.69, which is 187% above median its own 10-year median of 22.17. 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 $14.64 — trading 97.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 63.69, which is 187% above median its 10-year median of 22.17 and 101.3% above the Semiconductors industry median of 31.65. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Himax Technologies (HIMX), the current EV-to-EBIT is 63.69 as of Aug. 07, 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 $14.64 is trading 97.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.40.
GuruFocus considers Himax Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HIMX:
EV-to-EBIT: 63.69 (187% above median its 10-year median of 22.17)
GF Value™: $7.40 vs. price of $14.64 (97.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.3% above the Semiconductors median (#479 of 686)
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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