Magnachip Semiconductor (MX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Magnachip Semiconductor Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-performance analog and mixed-signal solutions for the display, power management and lighting markets. Its core product portfolio includes display driver ICs for LCD and OLED panels, high-voltage MOSFETs, DC-DC converters, LED driver ICs and power management devices used in consumer electronics, mobile devices, industrial equipment and automotive applications.

Founded in 2004 as a spin-off from MagnaChip, Magnachip is incorporated in the United States with design and sales offices strategically located across North America, Europe and Asia. The company partners with leading foundries in South Korea, Taiwan and elsewhere to manufacture its chips, while maintaining R&D centers focused on advanced process nodes and new feature development to meet evolving customer requirements.

Magnachip served a global customer base including major OEMs and module makers in China, Korea, Japan, Europe and North America. Its display driver products have been integrated into a wide range of smartphones, tablets, televisions and automotive infotainment systems, and its power management and LED driver ICs have found applications in backlighting, general illumination and industrial lighting solutions.

Until mid-2020, Magnachip was traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MX. In July 2020, the company agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Wise Road Capital, transitioning to private ownership. Under new leadership, Magnachip continues to invest in R&D to support next-generation display standards, energy-efficient lighting systems and emerging power-management platforms.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $5.29 to $6.00
• 50-Day Range: $2.90 to $8.90
• 52-Week Range: $2.18 to $9.86
• Volume: 2.17 million shs
• Average Volume: 4.49 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $215.72 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $5.50
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Magnachip Semiconductor Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Magnachip Semiconductor scored higher than 18% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 560th out of 625 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Magnachip Semiconductor has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

Downside Risk

Magnachip Semiconductor has a consensus price target of $5.50, representing about 7.1% downside from its current price of $5.92.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Magnachip Semiconductor has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Magnachip Semiconductor is -8.46, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Magnachip Semiconductor is -8.46, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Magnachip Semiconductor has a P/B Ratio of 0.86. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.23% of the float of Magnachip Semiconductor has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Magnachip Semiconductor has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.15, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Magnachip Semiconductor has recently increased by 123.46%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Magnachip Semiconductor does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Magnachip Semiconductor does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

Only 21 people have searched for MX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -16% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

12 people have added Magnachip Semiconductor to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 140% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Magnachip Semiconductor insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

10.90% of the stock of Magnachip Semiconductor is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

74.26% of the stock of Magnachip Semiconductor is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/28/2026
• Today: 6/18/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: SEMI - ANALOG & MIXED
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment
• Current Symbol: NYSE:MX
• CIK: 1325702
• Web: www.magnachip.com
• Phone: (243) 717-7500
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 900
• Year Founded: 2003

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Magnachip Semiconductor: $5.50
• High Price Target: $5.50
• Low Price Target: $5.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: -7.1%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.70)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$29.72 million
• Net Margins: -14.14%
• Pretax Margin: -19.01%
• Return on Equity: -4.68%
• Return on Assets: -3.33%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.07
• Current Ratio: 2.37
• Quick Ratio: 1.91

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $178.86 million
• Price / Sales: 1.21
• Cash Flow: $0.09 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 63.43
• Book Value: $6.90 per share
• Price / Book: 0.86

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 36,440,000
• Free Float: 32,469,000
• Market Cap: $215.72 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.51