Fair Value is based on 5 analyst following the company. The company is active in the domain of semi-conductors so highly volatile but the story behind this company is very appealing : It is a family owned company with a management being there already for longtime and having themselves important stakes They have a very tight relation of being the producers of Melexis (that only conceives chips) qnd hence is assured by a steady flow of orders The current figures are biased by a hefty investment in building up extra capacity They do not target high volumes as this is a battle they can not win, they are just strong in making small to medium batches The major risks and attention points are : Will follow the volatily of the semiconductor business Linked to auto industry so if this one is suffering XFab will perform weaker as well They realize high margins but if Revenue is not attained immediate impact on the bottom line as there are consequent sunk costs.
Key Takeaways Electrification trends and new capacity expansions are driving record automotive and industrial revenues, with increased operating leverage and rising margins. Proprietary technology and high barriers to entry strengthen pricing power, customer loyalty, and position X-FAB for superior market share and profitability.
Key Takeaways Expansion into advanced manufacturing and leadership in silicon carbide position the company for accelerated, high-margin growth across automotive, industrial, and energy sectors. Diversified customers and regionalized production provide resilience and pricing power amid shifting trade and technology adoption trends.
Key Takeaways Geopolitical tensions, environmental regulations, and market commoditization are raising costs and eroding profitability across X-FAB's core markets and manufacturing operations. Dependence on cyclical auto and industrial sectors, alongside intense capex needs, exposes X-FAB to stagnation risks and greater earnings volatility amid uncertain demand.
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE develops, produces, and sells analog/mixed-signal IC, micro-electro-mechanical systems, and silicon carbide products for automotive, medical, industrial, communication, and consumer sectors in the Europe, the United States, Asia, and internationally. The company offers gas and flow sensors; image sensors; inertial sensors; photodiodes; pressure sensors; and temperature sensors. It also provides design support services. X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE was founded in 1992 and is based in Tessenderlo, Belgium.
