HIMX (Himax Technologies) Interest Expense: $-3.4 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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HIMX Himax Technologies Inc HIMX
67 GF Score
Price $12.63
GF Value $6.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Himax Technologies Interest Expense?

Himax Technologies HIMX -4.90% 67 Interest Expense is $-3.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Himax Technologies's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -0.8 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-3.4 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Himax Technologies's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 10.2 Mil. Himax Technologies's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -0.8 Mil. Himax Technologies's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.59. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Himax Technologies  (NAS:HIMX) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Himax Technologies's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.8 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.2 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $21.0 Mil.

Himax Technologies's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*10.16/-0.807
=12.59

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.


Himax Technologies Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Himax Technologies's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

Himax Technologies Annual Data
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Himax Technologies Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-3.4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-3.4 Mil mean?
Himax Technologies (HIMX) has a Interest Expense of $-3.4 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Himax Technologies and its competitors.
Is Himax Technologies' Interest Expense too high?
Himax Technologies' current Interest Expense is $-3.4 Mil. 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' Interest Expense compare to WOLF and AIP?
Himax Technologies' Interest Expense of $-3.4 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Semiconductors company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Himax Technologies and its competitors. Himax Technologies's current Interest Expense is $-3.4 Mil. 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 Interest Expense is $-3.4 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Himax Technologies (HIMX), the current Interest Expense is $-3.4 Mil 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 $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:

  • Interest Expense: $-3.4 Mil
  • GF Value™: $6.65 vs. price of $12.63 (89.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 5 warning signs

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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