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HIMX vs. ALGM, VIAV, AAOI, PL, and QRVO

Should you buy Himax Technologies stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Himax Technologies with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Himax Technologies include Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM), Viavi Solutions (VIAV), Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI), Planet Labs PBC (PL), and Qorvo (QRVO). These companies are all part of the "electronic equipment" industry.

How does Himax Technologies compare to Allegro MicroSystems?

Allegro MicroSystems (NASDAQ:ALGM) and Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, valuation and earnings.

In the previous week, Allegro MicroSystems had 6 more articles in the media than Himax Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Allegro MicroSystems and 4 mentions for Himax Technologies. Himax Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Allegro MicroSystems' score of 0.75 indicating that Himax Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Allegro MicroSystems
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Himax Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Allegro MicroSystems has a beta of 1.9, suggesting that its stock price is 90% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Himax Technologies has a beta of 2.26, suggesting that its stock price is 126% more volatile than the broader market.

Himax Technologies has a net margin of 3.91% compared to Allegro MicroSystems' net margin of -1.67%. Allegro MicroSystems' return on equity of 6.09% beat Himax Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Allegro MicroSystems-1.67% 6.09% 4.11%
Himax Technologies 3.91%3.57%1.86%

Allegro MicroSystems currently has a consensus target price of $55.20, suggesting a potential upside of 19.07%. Himax Technologies has a consensus target price of $8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 36.96%. Given Allegro MicroSystems' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Allegro MicroSystems is more favorable than Himax Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Allegro MicroSystems
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Himax Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Himax Technologies has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Allegro MicroSystems. Allegro MicroSystems is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Himax Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Allegro MicroSystems$890.10M9.70-$14.90M-$0.09N/A
Himax Technologies$832.17M2.66$43.94M$0.2063.45

56.5% of Allegro MicroSystems shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.8% of Himax Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Allegro MicroSystems shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 31.5% of Himax Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Allegro MicroSystems and Himax Technologies tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Himax Technologies compare to Viavi Solutions?

Viavi Solutions (NASDAQ:VIAV) and Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability and risk.

Himax Technologies has a net margin of 3.91% compared to Viavi Solutions' net margin of -4.03%. Viavi Solutions' return on equity of 16.80% beat Himax Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Viavi Solutions-4.03% 16.80% 5.70%
Himax Technologies 3.91%3.57%1.86%

Himax Technologies has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Viavi Solutions. Viavi Solutions is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Himax Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Viavi Solutions$1.08B8.51$34.80M-$0.24N/A
Himax Technologies$832.17M2.66$43.94M$0.2063.45

95.5% of Viavi Solutions shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.8% of Himax Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 1.8% of Viavi Solutions shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 31.5% of Himax Technologies shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Viavi Solutions currently has a consensus target price of $42.88, indicating a potential upside of 8.74%. Himax Technologies has a consensus target price of $8.00, indicating a potential downside of 36.96%. Given Viavi Solutions' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Viavi Solutions is more favorable than Himax Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Viavi Solutions
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Himax Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

In the previous week, Viavi Solutions had 4 more articles in the media than Himax Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Viavi Solutions and 4 mentions for Himax Technologies. Himax Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Viavi Solutions' score of 0.88 indicating that Himax Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Viavi Solutions
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Himax Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Viavi Solutions has a beta of 1.18, indicating that its stock price is 18% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Himax Technologies has a beta of 2.26, indicating that its stock price is 126% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Viavi Solutions beats Himax Technologies on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Himax Technologies compare to Applied Optoelectronics?

Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) and Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, media sentiment, risk, dividends, earnings and institutional ownership.

Himax Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $8.00, indicating a potential downside of 36.96%. Applied Optoelectronics has a consensus target price of $113.80, indicating a potential upside of 10.46%. Given Applied Optoelectronics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Applied Optoelectronics is more favorable than Himax Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Himax Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Applied Optoelectronics
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Himax Technologies has a net margin of 3.91% compared to Applied Optoelectronics' net margin of -8.55%. Himax Technologies' return on equity of 3.57% beat Applied Optoelectronics' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Himax Technologies3.91% 3.57% 1.86%
Applied Optoelectronics -8.55%-4.64%-2.90%

In the previous week, Applied Optoelectronics had 15 more articles in the media than Himax Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Applied Optoelectronics and 4 mentions for Himax Technologies. Himax Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Applied Optoelectronics' score of 0.48 indicating that Himax Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Himax Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Applied Optoelectronics
9 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Himax Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Applied Optoelectronics. Applied Optoelectronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Himax Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Himax Technologies$832.17M2.66$43.94M$0.2063.45
Applied Optoelectronics$455.71M18.14-$38.23M-$0.66N/A

69.8% of Himax Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 61.7% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are held by institutional investors. 31.5% of Himax Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.8% of Applied Optoelectronics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Himax Technologies has a beta of 2.26, indicating that its share price is 126% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Applied Optoelectronics has a beta of 3.69, indicating that its share price is 269% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Himax Technologies beats Applied Optoelectronics on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Himax Technologies compare to Planet Labs PBC?

Planet Labs PBC (NYSE:PL) and Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Planet Labs PBC had 6 more articles in the media than Himax Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Planet Labs PBC and 4 mentions for Himax Technologies. Himax Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Planet Labs PBC's score of 0.42 indicating that Himax Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Planet Labs PBC
6 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Himax Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

41.7% of Planet Labs PBC shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.8% of Himax Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 16.4% of Planet Labs PBC shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 31.5% of Himax Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Planet Labs PBC has a beta of 2.06, suggesting that its stock price is 106% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Himax Technologies has a beta of 2.26, suggesting that its stock price is 126% more volatile than the broader market.

Himax Technologies has a net margin of 3.91% compared to Planet Labs PBC's net margin of -111.17%. Himax Technologies' return on equity of 3.57% beat Planet Labs PBC's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Planet Labs PBC-111.17% -105.29% -35.54%
Himax Technologies 3.91%3.57%1.86%

Himax Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Planet Labs PBC. Planet Labs PBC is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Himax Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Planet Labs PBC$307.73M25.74-$246.86M-$1.14N/A
Himax Technologies$832.17M2.66$43.94M$0.2063.45

Planet Labs PBC presently has a consensus target price of $35.36, suggesting a potential upside of 59.11%. Himax Technologies has a consensus target price of $8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 36.96%. Given Planet Labs PBC's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Planet Labs PBC is more favorable than Himax Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Planet Labs PBC
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Himax Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Summary

Himax Technologies beats Planet Labs PBC on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Himax Technologies compare to Qorvo?

Himax Technologies (NASDAQ:HIMX) and Qorvo (NASDAQ:QRVO) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation and profitability.

Himax Technologies currently has a consensus target price of $8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 36.96%. Qorvo has a consensus target price of $97.07, suggesting a potential upside of 13.24%. Given Qorvo's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Qorvo is more favorable than Himax Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Himax Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Qorvo
1 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.10

Himax Technologies has a beta of 2.26, suggesting that its share price is 126% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Qorvo has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Qorvo had 8 more articles in the media than Himax Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for Qorvo and 4 mentions for Himax Technologies. Himax Technologies' average media sentiment score of 1.26 beat Qorvo's score of 0.83 indicating that Himax Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Himax Technologies
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Qorvo
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Qorvo has higher revenue and earnings than Himax Technologies. Qorvo is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Himax Technologies, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Himax Technologies$832.17M2.66$43.94M$0.2063.45
Qorvo$3.68B2.06$338.99M$3.6223.68

69.8% of Himax Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.6% of Qorvo shares are owned by institutional investors. 31.5% of Himax Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Qorvo shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Qorvo has a net margin of 9.22% compared to Himax Technologies' net margin of 3.91%. Qorvo's return on equity of 15.32% beat Himax Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Himax Technologies3.91% 3.57% 1.86%
Qorvo 9.22%15.32%8.90%

Summary

Qorvo beats Himax Technologies on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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HIMX vs. The Competition

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MetricHimax TechnologiesELEC COMP IndustryComputer SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$2.23B$64.61B$37.81B$12.28B
Dividend Yield1.89%1.15%3.15%9.39%
P/E Ratio64.7576.51168.4923.94
Price / Sales2.6696.22598.3691.92
Price / Cash33.67166.0643.5147.25
Price / Book2.467.869.266.14
Net Income$43.94M$854.67M$1.07B$331.74M
7 Day Performance-11.07%-5.77%-1.85%-1.72%
1 Month Performance-29.93%-21.03%-1.75%-1.44%
1 Year Performance33.44%102.62%135.08%16.97%

Himax Technologies Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HIMX
Himax Technologies
2.8391 of 5 stars		$12.69
-0.9%		$8.00
-37.0%		+34.6%$2.23B$832.17M64.752,238
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
3.8722 of 5 stars		$50.85
-7.3%		$55.20
+8.6%		+26.9%$10.22B$890.10MN/A4,250
VIAV
Viavi Solutions
4.0118 of 5 stars		$40.92
-5.0%		$42.88
+4.8%		+274.1%$10.08B$1.08BN/A3,600
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics
2.3584 of 5 stars		$111.88
-6.7%		$113.80
+1.7%		+257.7%$9.62B$455.71MN/A4,691
PL
Planet Labs PBC
3.7097 of 5 stars		$26.00
-0.2%		$35.11
+35.1%		+233.1%$9.28B$307.73MN/A800

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