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Himax TechnologiesSTU:H6Q -5.17%67 Gross Margin % is 30.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 26.38. GuruFocus rates STU:H6Q with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, Himax Technologies ranks better than 51.73% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Himax Technologies had a gross margin of 30.37% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Himax Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Himax Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Himax Technologies's Gross Margin % 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.
STU:H6Q vs WOLF, AIP, AMBQ: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Himax Technologies's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Himax Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Himax Technologies's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Himax Technologies (STU:H6Q) has a Gross Margin % of 30.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Himax Technologies and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 26.38. Over the past decade, Himax Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.53 to 48.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #488 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 48.3%.
Is Himax Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Himax Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 30.37% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 26.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.53 to a high of 48.39. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Himax Technologies' value of 30.37% is 2.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #488 out of 1011 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' Gross Margin % compare to WOLF and AIP?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #488 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Himax Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Himax Technologies' value of 30.37% is 2.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Himax Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.53 to 48.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.38 vs. the industry median of 29.61, 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 Gross Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Himax Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 30.37% is 2.6% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Himax Technologies and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Himax Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 30.37%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 26.38. 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 (STU:H6Q) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.77, compared to a current price of €11.00 — trading 90.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.37%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 26.38 and 2.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Himax Technologies (STU:H6Q), the current Gross Margin % is 30.37% 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 (STU:H6Q) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Himax Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.00 is trading 90.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.77.
GuruFocus considers Himax Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:H6Q:
Gross Margin %: 30.37% (15% above median its 10-year median of 26.38)
GF Value™: €5.77 vs. price of €11.00 (90.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.6% above the Semiconductors median (#488 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:H6Q 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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