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Himax TechnologiesHIMX -4.90%67 ROA % is 1.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 4.16. 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 1,028 Semiconductors companies, Himax Technologies ranks worse than 53.7% on this metric.
ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Himax Technologies's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $32.0 Mil.
Himax Technologies's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,732.0 Mil. Therefore, Himax Technologies's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.85%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Himax Technologies's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
HIMX'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.65 Med: 4.16 Max: 34.77
Current: 1.88
During the past 13 years, Himax Technologies's highest ROA % was 34.77%. The lowest was -1.65%. And the median was 4.16%.
HIMX's ROA % is ranked worse than 53.7% of 1028
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 2.47
vs HIMX: 1.88
Himax Technologies (NAS:HIMX) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Himax Technologies ROA % Related Terms
Himax Technologies ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Himax Technologies's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Himax Technologies's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Himax Technologies's ROA % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Himax Technologies (HIMX) has a ROA % of 1.85% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Himax Technologies and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 4.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #552 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 53.7%.
Is Himax Technologies' ROA % too high?
Himax Technologies' current ROA % of 1.85% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 4.16. The Semiconductors industry median ROA % is 2.47. Himax Technologies' value of 1.85% is 25.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #552 out of 1028 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below 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' ROA % compare to WOLF and AIP?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Himax Technologies ranks #552 out of 1028 companies for ROA %. This places Himax Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.47. Himax Technologies' value of 1.85% is 25.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.16 vs. the industry median of 2.47, Himax Technologies has consistently been below 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 ROA % for a Semiconductors company?
The median ROA % among Semiconductors companies is 2.47, based on 1,028 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Himax Technologies's current ROA % of 1.85% is 25.1% below 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Himax Technologies and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median ROA % is 2.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Himax Technologies's current ROA % is 1.85%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 4.16. 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 ROA % is 1.85%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 4.16 and 25.1% below the Semiconductors industry median of 2.47. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Himax Technologies (HIMX), the current ROA % is 1.85% 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:
ROA %: 1.85% (56% below median its 10-year median of 4.16)
GF Value™: $6.65 vs. price of $12.63 (89.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.1% below the Semiconductors median (#552 of 1028)
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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