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MagnaChip Semiconductor (MX) Scenario Analysis Analysis (2026)

Invetso Score: 5/10 — Balanced · Last Updated: 2026-09-01

Overall Score

Base Case

MX remains a low-valuation, cash-generative business on a sales basis, with EV/Sales at 0.39x and Price/Sales at 0.64x.

Balance sheet liquidity is solid, with a current ratio of 2.43x and cash ratio of 1.30x, supporting near-term resilience.

Profitability remains weak, with TTM operating margin at -19.5% and net margin at -17.2%.

Cash conversion is poor, with free cash flow still negative and FCF yield at -18.1%.

Upside Case

If margins normalize, the current low sales multiple could re-rate meaningfully given the depressed valuation.

Strong liquidity and modest leverage provide room to absorb volatility while management works toward operating improvement.

Improvement in working capital efficiency could help convert revenue into cash more effectively.

Downside Case

Persistent negative operating and free cash flow would keep valuation support limited despite the low headline multiples.

If profitability remains negative, leverage metrics such as net debt to EBITDA could become less comfortable.

A deterioration in demand or margin pressure would quickly erode the current balance-sheet cushion.

Sources

  • Company filings (10-K, 10-Q, investor presentations)
  • Financial and market data providers
  • Public news and industry information

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