Earnings per Share (EPS) missed estimates, reporting at -$0.06 against the expected $0.09.
Q4 2024 revenue was slightly below expectations at $196.8 million, against the forecasted $200.9 million.
EBITDA for the quarter was $39.8 million, indicating a significant year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter decrease.
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE (PNK:XFABF), a semiconductor company specializing in the production of analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits, has recently been in the spotlight following its Q4 2024 earnings report. Competing in a tough industry alongside giants like TSMC and GlobalFoundries, XFABF’s financial performance is closely watched by investors and analysts alike.
On February 6, 2025, XFABF reported an EPS of -$0.06, falling short of the anticipated $0.09. This was a key topic during the company’s earnings conference call, which saw participation from CEO Rudi De Winter, CFO Alba Morganti, and analysts from notable firms such as KBC Securities, Berenberg, and Deutsche Bank.
The company’s revenue for the quarter was approximately $196.8 million, slightly missing the mark against the estimated $200.9 million. Despite this, the revenue figures were within the company’s guided range of $195 to $205 million, excluding certain impacts under IFRS 15. This suggests a level of anticipated fluctuation in the company’s financial performance.
XFABF’s EBITDA for Q4 2024 stood at $39.8 million, reflecting a significant drop both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter. The EBITDA margin was reported at 21.1%, or 22.8% when excluding IFRS 15 impacts, which, while aligning with company guidance, indicates challenges in maintaining profitability amidst declining revenues.
Despite these challenges, XFABF’s financial ratios paint a picture of a company in a strong position. With a P/E ratio of 5.95, a price-to-sales ratio of 0.74, and an enterprise value to sales ratio of 0.41, the company is modestly valued in the market. Furthermore, a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.03 and a current ratio of 1.54 demonstrate XFABF’s financial stability and liquidity, suggesting a solid foundation for future growth.
