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HIMX vs. SIMO, QRVO, ALGM, SLAB, and CRUS

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 Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO), Qorvo (QRVO), Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM), Silicon Laboratories (SLAB), and Cirrus Logic (CRUS). These companies are all part of the "semiconductors" industry.

How does Himax Technologies compare to Silicon Motion Technology?

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

Silicon Motion Technology has a beta of 1.71, meaning that its share price is 71% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Himax Technologies has a beta of 2.3, meaning that its share price is 130% more volatile than the broader market.

78.0% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.8% of Himax Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 5.3% of Silicon Motion Technology shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 31.5% of Himax Technologies shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Silicon Motion Technology has a net margin of 22.06% compared to Himax Technologies' net margin of 4.26%. Silicon Motion Technology's return on equity of 32.04% beat Himax Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Silicon Motion Technology22.06% 32.04% 21.99%
Himax Technologies 4.26%3.90%2.04%

Silicon Motion Technology pays an annual dividend of $1.99 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Himax Technologies pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Silicon Motion Technology pays out 23.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Himax Technologies pays out 114.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future.

Silicon Motion Technology presently has a consensus price target of $341.43, suggesting a potential upside of 47.45%. Himax Technologies has a consensus price target of $8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 46.41%. Given Silicon Motion Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Silicon Motion Technology is more favorable than Himax Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Silicon Motion Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
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, Himax Technologies had 4 more articles in the media than Silicon Motion Technology. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Himax Technologies and 18 mentions for Silicon Motion Technology. Himax Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Silicon Motion Technology's score of 0.54 indicating that Himax Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Silicon Motion Technology
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Himax Technologies
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Silicon Motion Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Himax Technologies. Silicon Motion Technology 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
Silicon Motion Technology$885.63M8.87$122.64M$8.5327.15
Himax Technologies$832.17M3.13$43.94M$0.2171.08

Summary

Silicon Motion Technology beats Himax Technologies on 13 of the 19 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 technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk and dividends.

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$832.17M3.13$43.94M$0.2171.08
Qorvo$3.68B2.33$338.99M$4.3122.59

Himax Technologies has a beta of 2.3, indicating that its stock price is 130% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Qorvo has a beta of 1.44, indicating that its stock price is 44% more volatile than the broader market.

Himax Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $8.00, indicating a potential downside of 46.41%. Qorvo has a consensus target price of $94.00, indicating a potential downside of 3.44%. 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)
14 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.11

Qorvo has a net margin of 10.95% compared to Himax Technologies' net margin of 4.26%. Qorvo's return on equity of 17.23% beat Himax Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Himax Technologies4.26% 3.90% 2.04%
Qorvo 10.95%17.23%10.06%

In the previous week, Himax Technologies had 7 more articles in the media than Qorvo. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Himax Technologies and 15 mentions for Qorvo. Qorvo's average media sentiment score of 0.86 beat Himax Technologies' score of 0.64 indicating that Qorvo is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Himax Technologies
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Qorvo
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

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 large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

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

How does Himax Technologies compare to Allegro MicroSystems?

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

69.8% of Himax Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 56.5% of Allegro MicroSystems shares are held by institutional investors. 31.5% of Himax Technologies shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Allegro MicroSystems shares are held by 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.

Himax Technologies presently has a consensus target price of $8.00, indicating a potential downside of 46.41%. Allegro MicroSystems has a consensus target price of $52.80, indicating a potential upside of 22.93%. Given Allegro MicroSystems' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Allegro MicroSystems 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
Allegro MicroSystems
1 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

In the previous week, Himax Technologies had 17 more articles in the media than Allegro MicroSystems. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Himax Technologies and 5 mentions for Allegro MicroSystems. Allegro MicroSystems' average media sentiment score of 1.00 beat Himax Technologies' score of 0.64 indicating that Allegro MicroSystems is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Himax Technologies
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Allegro MicroSystems
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Himax Technologies has a net margin of 4.26% compared to Allegro MicroSystems' net margin of 1.50%. Allegro MicroSystems' return on equity of 8.30% beat Himax Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Himax Technologies4.26% 3.90% 2.04%
Allegro MicroSystems 1.50%8.30%5.65%

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Himax Technologies$832.17M3.13$43.94M$0.2171.08
Allegro MicroSystems$890.10M8.99-$14.90M$0.06715.87

Himax Technologies has a beta of 2.3, suggesting that its share price is 130% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Allegro MicroSystems has a beta of 1.94, suggesting that its share price is 94% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Allegro MicroSystems beats Himax Technologies on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Himax Technologies compare to Silicon Laboratories?

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

Silicon Laboratories currently has a consensus target price of $218.00, suggesting a potential downside of 0.10%. Himax Technologies has a consensus target price of $8.00, suggesting a potential downside of 46.41%. Given Silicon Laboratories' higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Silicon Laboratories is more favorable than Himax Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Silicon Laboratories
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.83
Himax Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00

Silicon Laboratories has a beta of 1.37, indicating that its share price is 37% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Himax Technologies has a beta of 2.3, indicating that its share price is 130% more volatile than the broader market.

Himax Technologies has higher revenue and earnings than Silicon Laboratories. Silicon Laboratories 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
Silicon Laboratories$784.76M9.17-$64.91M-$1.53N/A
Himax Technologies$832.17M3.13$43.94M$0.2171.08

69.8% of Himax Technologies shares are held by institutional investors. 1.6% of Silicon Laboratories 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 will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Himax Technologies had 15 more articles in the media than Silicon Laboratories. MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Himax Technologies and 7 mentions for Silicon Laboratories. Silicon Laboratories' average media sentiment score of 1.52 beat Himax Technologies' score of 0.64 indicating that Silicon Laboratories is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Silicon Laboratories
6 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
Himax Technologies
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Himax Technologies has a net margin of 4.26% compared to Silicon Laboratories' net margin of -6.13%. Himax Technologies' return on equity of 3.90% beat Silicon Laboratories' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Silicon Laboratories-6.13% -2.18% -1.88%
Himax Technologies 4.26%3.90%2.04%

Summary

Himax Technologies beats Silicon Laboratories on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Himax Technologies compare to Cirrus Logic?

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

88.0% of Cirrus Logic shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 69.8% of Himax Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.2% of Cirrus Logic shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 31.5% of Himax Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Cirrus Logic had 2 more articles in the media than Himax Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Cirrus Logic and 22 mentions for Himax Technologies. Himax Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat Cirrus Logic's score of 0.54 indicating that Himax Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Cirrus Logic
9 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Himax Technologies
7 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Cirrus Logic has a net margin of 21.00% compared to Himax Technologies' net margin of 4.26%. Cirrus Logic's return on equity of 20.61% beat Himax Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Cirrus Logic21.00% 20.61% 17.56%
Himax Technologies 4.26%3.90%2.04%

Cirrus Logic has higher revenue and earnings than Himax Technologies. Cirrus Logic 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
Cirrus Logic$2.00B3.07$414.41M$8.1714.96
Himax Technologies$832.17M3.13$43.94M$0.2171.08

Cirrus Logic 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 2.3, indicating that its stock price is 130% more volatile than the broader market.

Cirrus Logic presently has a consensus price target of $150.71, indicating a potential upside of 23.29%. Himax Technologies has a consensus price target of $8.00, indicating a potential downside of 46.41%. Given Cirrus Logic's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts clearly believe Cirrus Logic is more favorable than Himax Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Cirrus Logic
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 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

Summary

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

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HIMX vs. The Competition

MetricHimax TechnologiesSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$2.60B$103.56B$29.67B$12.92B
Dividend Yield1.66%1.50%2.73%10.20%
P/E Ratio72.4687.0775.2724.82
Price / Sales3.1396.56596.29108.09
Price / Cash38.4469.4150.5137.44
Price / Book2.8911.268.176.44
Net Income$43.94M$1.86B$679.00M$347.27M
7 Day Performance16.80%4.71%3.05%2.55%
1 Month Performance-1.99%-4.81%0.21%-1.02%
1 Year Performance105.32%159.40%202.34%23.33%

Himax Technologies Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HIMX
Himax Technologies
2.1539 of 5 stars
$14.93
+2.2%
$8.00
-46.4%
+101.0%$2.60B$832.17M72.462,238
SIMO
Silicon Motion Technology
4.9973 of 5 stars
$251.52
-0.8%
$341.43
+35.7%
+235.3%$8.60B$885.63M29.492,009
QRVO
Qorvo
2.0063 of 5 stars
$89.49
-1.2%
$94.00
+5.0%
+12.5%$7.99B$3.68B20.765,200
ALGM
Allegro MicroSystems
4.4161 of 5 stars
$41.52
+0.0%
$52.80
+27.2%
+42.2%$7.73B$890.10M692.124,250
SLAB
Silicon Laboratories
1.341 of 5 stars
$218.00
+0.2%
$177.50
-18.6%
+74.8%$7.17B$784.76MN/A1,930

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