(XFAB) X Fab Silicon Foundries EV - Ratings and Ratios
Analog, Mixed-Signal, Power, Sensor, Foundry
XFAB EPS (Earnings per Share)
XFAB Revenue
Description: XFAB X Fab Silicon Foundries EV
XFAB (PA:XFAB) is a Belgian‑based semiconductor foundry listed on Euronext Brussels, operating within the GICS Sub‑Industry “Semiconductors.” The company focuses on specialty analog, mixed‑signal, and RF IC production for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets, leveraging its 150 mm and 200 mm wafer lines.
Key performance indicators for XFAB include a market capitalization near €950 million, a trailing P/E around 36×, and a forward P/E slightly higher, indicating the market prices current earnings at a premium relative to growth expectations. Return on equity sits below 3 %, reflecting modest profitability and a capital‑intensive balance sheet. The firm’s beta of ~1.5 signals higher volatility than the broader market, consistent with the cyclical nature of semiconductor demand.
Economic drivers are anchored in the accelerating adoption of electric vehicles, advanced driver‑assistance systems, and 5G infrastructure, all of which increase demand for high‑performance analog and RF components. XFAB’s strategic positioning as a niche fab with flexible process nodes allows it to capture volume from customers seeking short lead times and low‑volume, high‑mix production, offsetting pressure from large‑scale foundries focused on logic and memory.
Operational levers include wafer utilization rates (historically 70‑80 % capacity), incremental capex aimed at expanding 200 mm capacity, and a push to improve gross margins through yield optimization and cost‑of‑goods reductions. Cash flow generation remains constrained by high depreciation on fab assets, but the company’s modest dividend payout and disciplined working‑capital management provide a buffer against earnings volatility.
XFAB Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 1,030m |
| Sub-Industry | Semiconductors |
| IPO / Inception |
XFAB Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 28.9% |
| Fundamental | 39.0% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 4.78% |
| Analyst Rating | - |
XFAB Dividends
Currently no dividends paidXFAB Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 33.8% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 60% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -18.2% |
| CAGR 5y | 5.72% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.08 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 0.15 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.64 |
| Alpha | 9.67 |
| Beta | 0.619 |
| Volatility | 46.21% |
| Current Volume | 155.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 124k |
| Stop Loss | 5.8 (-5.5%) |
| Signal | -0.94 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5
| Net Income (30.5m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 48.9m TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.16 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -20.27pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 18.90% (prev 31.00%; Δ -12.10pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.08 (>3.0%) and CFO 159.6m > Net Income 30.5m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-155.0m) to EBITDA (199.9m) ratio: -0.78 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.31 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (130.6m) change vs 12m ago 0.00% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 22.38% (prev 23.29%; Δ -0.91pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 44.35% (prev 51.80%; Δ -7.46pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 2.17 (EBITDA TTM 199.9m / Interest Expense TTM 40.3m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 2.05
| (A) 0.08 = (Total Current Assets 647.8m - Total Current Liabilities 493.9m) / Total Assets 1.95b |
| (B) 0.13 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 253.8m / Total Assets 1.95b |
| (C) 0.05 = EBIT TTM 87.5m / Avg Total Assets 1.84b |
| (D) 0.75 = Book Value of Equity 686.5m / Total Liabilities 914.9m |
| Total Rating: 2.05 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 39.02
| 1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -24.30% = -5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin -38.49% = -7.50 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.40 = 2.42 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.09 = -0.18 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 0.19% = 0.24 |
| 7. RoE 2.95% = 0.25 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 11.62% = 0.58 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 4.98% = 0.62 |
| 10. EPS Trend -36.32% = -0.91 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0 |
What is the price of XFAB shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -6.05%, over one month by -15.67%, over three months by +3.28% and over the past year by +24.75%.
Is X Fab Silicon Foundries EV a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of XFAB is around 5.72 EUR . This means that XFAB is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.84%.
Is XFAB a buy, sell or hold?
What are the forecasts/targets for the XFAB price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 7.3 | 19.1% |
| Analysts Target Price | - | - |
| ValueRay Target Price | 6.3 | 2.3% |
XFAB Fundamental Data Overview
Market Cap USD = 1.03b (879.9m EUR * 1.1703 EUR.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 157.7m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 30.675
P/E Forward = 37.4532
P/S = 1.0802
P/B = 0.9053
Beta = 1.582
Revenue TTM = 814.5m USD
EBIT TTM = 87.5m USD
EBITDA TTM = 199.9m USD
Long Term Debt = 418.2m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = unknown (0.0)
Debt = 418.2m USD (Calculated: Short Term 0.0 + Long Term 418.2m)
Net Debt = -155.0m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.29b USD (1.03b + Debt 418.2m - CCE 157.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.17 (Ebit TTM 87.5m / Interest Expense TTM 40.3m)
FCF Yield = -24.30% (FCF TTM -313.5m / Enterprise Value 1.29b)
FCF Margin = -38.49% (FCF TTM -313.5m / Revenue TTM 814.5m)
Net Margin = 3.74% (Net Income TTM 30.5m / Revenue TTM 814.5m)
Gross Margin = 22.38% ((Revenue TTM 814.5m - Cost of Revenue TTM 632.2m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.88 (Enterprise Value 1.29b / Book Value Of Equity 686.5m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.82% (Interest Expense 3.43m / Debt 418.2m)
Taxrate = 26.13% (21.8m / 83.3m)
NOPAT = 64.6m (EBIT 87.5m * (1 - 26.13%))
Current Ratio = 1.31 (Total Current Assets 647.8m / Total Current Liabilities 493.9m)
Debt / Equity = 0.40 (Debt 418.2m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.04b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.09 (Net Debt -155.0m / EBITDA 199.9m)
Debt / FCF = -1.33 (Debt 418.2m / FCF TTM -313.5m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.03b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 1.56% (Net Income 30.5m, Total Assets 1.95b )
RoE = 2.95% (Net Income TTM 30.5m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.03b)
RoCE = 6.04% (Ebit 87.5m / (Equity 1.03b + L.T.Debt 418.2m))
RoIC = 6.27% (NOPAT 64.6m / Invested Capital 1.03b)
WACC = 6.08% (E(1.03b)/V(1.45b) * Re(8.30%)) + (D(418.2m)/V(1.45b) * Rd(0.82%) * (1-Tc(0.26)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 35.37 | Cagr: 0.00%
Discount Rate = 8.30% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -313.5m)
Revenue Correlation: 11.62 | Revenue CAGR: 4.98%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -16.98
EPS Correlation: -36.32 | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -165.7