Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX)

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Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) is up 195.4% since the beginning of the year. At $24 per share, HIMX is trading 3.6% below its 52-week high of $25. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of HIMX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,468.

Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) has returned 195.36% so far this year and 199.72% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, HIMX has had an annualized return of 13.15%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.66%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 31, 2006, HIMX's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.55%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.3 years.

Historically, 47% of months were positive and 53% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +86.7%, while the worst month was Aug 2019 at -41.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, HIMX closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 12, 2024 with a return of +44.9%, while the worst single day was Jan 27, 2025 at -27.8%.

Himax Technologies, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 18.31%, beta of 1.04, and R2 of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 03, 2006.

• This stock captured 127.06% of S&P 500 Index gains and 121.83% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.11 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

HIMX ranks 93 for risk / return — in the top 93% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Himax Technologies, Inc. (HIMX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

Himax Technologies, Inc. provided a 1.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.37 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Himax Technologies, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Himax Technologies, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Himax Technologies, Inc. was 87.60%, occurring on Dec 5, 2008. Recovery took 1095 trading sessions.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Himax Technologies, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Himax Technologies, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductors industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.