Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) fair value analysis

Nasdaq · Updated 2026-09-07

Himax Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures display driver integrated circuits and related technologies used in consumer electronics such as smartphones, tablets, and televisions. The company operates globally with headquarters in Taiwan and serves customers primarily in Asia, North America, and Europe.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Undervalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, HIMX is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value.

HIMX currently ranks #98 of 199 Technology stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Undervalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $12.78
Sector: Technology
12-month range: $7.19–$21.56

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: F
Leverage: Moderate
Margin trend: Stable
Revenue growth: Declining
RSI zone: Neutral
50/200-day trend: Mixed
52-week position: The lower-middle quarter of its range
DCF cross-check: Overvalued

What our data shows for HIMX

Our model validated 13 trailing price-to-earnings windows for HIMX, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $7.19–$21.56.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 52.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent HIMX news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for HIMX is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

Himax (HIMX) Turns Palm Veins Into Its Next Growth Bet (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-03)
TickrTrends take: Himax is expanding into biometric authentication technology based on palm vein recognition, representing a strategic diversification beyond its core display driver IC business. For investors focused on valuation, this development is relevant because successful execution in emerging biometric markets could provide new revenue streams that may or may not be reflected in the current undervalued assessment. Monitoring the company's ability to commercialize this technology and capture market share in the competitive biometrics sector will be important for understanding whether the current valuation discount remains justified.
Himax Technologies: Upgrading To Buy On Automotive Rebound (NASDAQ:HIMX) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-08-28)
TickrTrends take: Himax Technologies operates in the Technology sector where automotive-related revenue streams can significantly influence investor sentiment and valuation multiples. Given TickrTrends' current assessment of the stock as undervalued, a potential automotive rebound would typically narrow the gap between market price and intrinsic value estimates. Investors focusing on valuation metrics should monitor whether automotive segment performance materializes and whether the market reprices the stock accordingly to reflect improved demand visibility.
Himax WiseEye Palm Vein Biometric Authentication Technology Powers WAFERLOCK L322 Smart Lock (manilatimes.net, 2026-08-18)
TickrTrends take: Himax's expansion into biometric authentication through its WiseEye palm vein technology represents a diversification into higher-margin security applications beyond its traditional display driver focus. As TickrTrends currently derives an undervalued verdict for HIMX, investors monitoring the Technology sector should observe whether this product integration into smart lock systems generates meaningful revenue contribution and gross margin expansion in coming quarters. The commercialization of specialized biometric solutions could signal a shift in Himax's product mix toward applications with stronger pricing power and recurring customer relationships.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is HIMX stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), HIMX is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is HIMX's TickrTrends verdict?

HIMX's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does HIMX compare to other Technology stocks?

HIMX ranks #98 of 199 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is HIMX overbought or oversold?

HIMX's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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