Magnachip Semiconductor (MX) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Magnachip Semiconductor Inc. is a global designer, developer and manufacturer of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions. The company’s product portfolio spans display drivers, power management integrated circuits (PMICs), discrete MOSFETs and smart power devices, serving a wide range of consumer electronics, mobile, computing and industrial applications. Magnachip’s display driver ICs enable high-resolution LCD and OLED panels in smartphones, televisions and monitors, while its power management products support efficient energy conversion and battery management across wireless handsets and IoT devices.

Founded as a spin-off from Magna International’s semiconductor operations in 2004, Magnachip went public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MX. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company combines U.S.-based design and engineering expertise with manufacturing facilities in South Korea and test-and-assembly capabilities in China. Over the years, Magnachip has expanded its R&D efforts to include advanced process technologies and system-level power solutions, partnering with leading OEMs and panel makers around the world to integrate customized analog functions into end products.

Magnachip’s leadership team is focused on driving innovation in analog and mixed-signal technologies. Under the direction of Chief Executive Officer DuHyun Chung, the company has pursued strategic investments in next-generation display and power platforms, enhanced its IP portfolio and streamlined its global supply chain. The board and executive management bring decades of semiconductor industry experience, positioning Magnachip to address evolving customer requirements in areas such as AI-enabled devices, automotive electronics and energy-efficient consumer products.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.00 to $4.05
• 50-Day Range: $3.00 to $4.13
• 52-Week Range: $2.51 to $5.98
• Volume: 46,486 shs
• Average Volume: 240,789 shs
• Market Capitalization: $145.34 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $6.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Magnachip Semiconductor Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Magnachip Semiconductor scored higher than 58% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 349th out of 663 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: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Magnachip Semiconductor has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Magnachip Semiconductor has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

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

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Magnachip Semiconductor are expected to remain at ($1.22) per share in the coming year.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Magnachip Semiconductor is -3.15, 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 -3.15, 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 0.54. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.99% 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 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Magnachip Semiconductor has recently decreased by 26.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving 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.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.99% 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 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Magnachip Semiconductor has recently decreased by 26.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.27

News Sentiment

Magnachip Semiconductor has a news sentiment score of 0.27. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Magnachip Semiconductor this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 13 people have searched for MX on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -35% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 2 people have added Magnachip Semiconductor to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 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

Only 5.70% of the stock of Magnachip Semiconductor is held by insiders.

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.

MX Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MX shares performed this year?

Magnachip Semiconductor's stock was trading at $4.02 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MX shares have increased by 0.2% and is now trading at $4.03.

How were Magnachip Semiconductor's earnings last quarter?

Magnachip Semiconductor Corp. (NYSE:MX) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The semiconductor company reported ($0.26) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.34) by $0.08. The semiconductor company had revenue of $50.82 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $52.45 million. Magnachip Semiconductor had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.69% and a negative net margin of 21.01%.
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How do I buy shares of Magnachip Semiconductor?

Shares of MX stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Magnachip Semiconductor own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Magnachip Semiconductor investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Himax Technologies (HIMX), Meta Platforms (META), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Micron Technology (MU) and Alphabet (GOOG).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/28/2024
• Today: 7/14/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

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: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Magnachip Semiconductor: $6.00
• High Price Target: $6.00
• Low Price Target: $6.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +48.9%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($1.28)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$54.31 million
• Net Margins: -21.01%
• Pretax Margin: -24.52%
• Return on Equity: -9.69%
• Return on Assets: -7.07%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.10
• Current Ratio: 4.51
• Quick Ratio: 3.83

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $233.02 million
• Price / Sales: 0.62
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $7.44 per share
• Price / Book: 0.54

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 36,064,000
• Free Float: 34,008,000
• Market Cap: $145.34 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.86