HIMX (Himax Technologies) Moat Score: 5/10 (As of Jul. 26, 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 Moat Score?

Himax Technologies HIMX -4.90% 67 Moat Score is 5 as of Jul. 26, 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. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, Himax Technologies ranks better than 93.39% on this metric.

Himax Technologies has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Himax Technologies has Narrow Moat: HIMX has a solid narrow moat due to its valuable intellectual property and patents in display technology. It benefits from economies of scale but faces competitive pressures that limit its pricing power.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Himax Technologies might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Himax Technologies  (NAS:HIMX) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Himax Technologies Moat Score Related Terms

HIMX vs WOLF, AIP, AMBQ: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductors subindustry, Himax Technologies's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Himax Technologies's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Himax Technologies's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 5 mean?
Himax Technologies (HIMX) has a Moat Score of 5 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #66 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 6.6%.
Is Himax Technologies' Moat Score too high?
Himax Technologies' current Moat Score is 5. Based on the distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #66 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' Moat Score compare to WOLF and AIP?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #66 out of 998 companies for Moat Score. This places Himax Technologies in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Himax Technologies's current Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score is 5. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Himax Technologies (HIMX), the current Moat Score is 5 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:

  • Moat Score: 5
  • 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

Other Exchanges 0J5H:UKH6Q:Germany
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.
67GF Score

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