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X-Fab Silicon Foundries SE (FR:XFAB)
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X-Fab Silicon Foundries SE (XFAB) AI Stock Analysis

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FR:XFAB

X-Fab Silicon Foundries SE

(XFAB)

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Neutral 50 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:50Neutral
Price Target:
€5.00
▲(2.67% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/07/26
Overall score reflects pressured fundamentals led by negative free cash flow and sharply weaker margins/returns versus 2023, alongside a clearly bearish technical setup (below all key moving averages with negative MACD). Valuation is only moderate (P/E ~20.8) and does not sufficiently offset the cash flow and momentum risks.
Positive Factors
Specialty foundry focus
XFAB’s focus on differentiated specialty processes (analog/mixed-signal, high-voltage, automotive-qualified, MEMS, SiC) creates durable barriers to entry. Long qualification cycles and multi-year product lifecycles in automotive/industrial support steadier demand, higher switching costs, and better pricing resilience over cycles.
Negative Factors
Weak cash generation
Persistent negative free cash flow and a sharp drop in operating cash flow constrain XFAB’s ability to self-fund capex, process upgrades, and customer NRE. Over the medium term this increases reliance on external financing, limits flexibility to expand capacity during demand upcycles, and heightens refinancing risk.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Specialty foundry focus
XFAB’s focus on differentiated specialty processes (analog/mixed-signal, high-voltage, automotive-qualified, MEMS, SiC) creates durable barriers to entry. Long qualification cycles and multi-year product lifecycles in automotive/industrial support steadier demand, higher switching costs, and better pricing resilience over cycles.
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X-Fab Silicon Foundries SE (XFAB) vs. iShares MSCI France ETF (EWQ)

X-Fab Silicon Foundries SE Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
X-FAB Silicon Foundries SE operates as an analog/mixed-signal semiconductor technology foundry. The company manufactures silicon wafers for automotive, industrial, consumer, medical, and mobile communications, and other applications; and analog/mi...
How the Company Makes Money
XFAB makes money primarily by manufacturing semiconductor wafers for fabless companies and integrated device manufacturers that outsource production. Its core revenue stream is foundry wafer fabrication: customers submit chip designs that target X...

X-Fab Silicon Foundries SE Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Mixed fundamentals: revenue rebounded in 2025 (+8.2%), but profitability deteriorated sharply (gross margin ~21.2% vs ~28.5% in 2023; net margin ~3.5% vs ~17.9% in 2023). Balance sheet is still fairly solid (equity ~1.05B vs debt ~0.48B), but leverage is up and returns weakened materially (ROE ~3.0% in 2025). Cash flow is the key weakness with negative free cash flow in 2024–2025 and operating cash flow down significantly versus 2023.
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
68
Positive
Cash Flow
38
Negative
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue905.74M816.38M906.79M739.47M657.75M
Gross Profit191.92M182.95M258.05M175.95M149.98M
EBITDA241.01M224.93M256.19M163.42M150.55M
Net Income31.36M61.52M161.90M52.49M83.61M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.95B1.90B1.70B1.26B986.93M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments194.34M215.84M406.24M369.43M290.19M
Total Debt480.46M414.13M260.98M296.94M127.03M
Total Liabilities893.79M876.66M743.27M458.09M242.59M
Stockholders Equity1.05B1.02B960.54M796.97M743.97M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-79.43M-313.50M72.17M-80.59M42.54M
Operating Cash Flow133.02M196.05M409.96M99.99M109.51M
Investing Cash Flow-210.80M-496.13M-323.62M-174.98M-65.15M
Financing Cash Flow47.04M116.30M-53.16M158.03M48.23M

X-Fab Silicon Foundries SE Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price4.87
Price Trends
50DMA
4.74
Positive
100DMA
4.91
Negative
200DMA
5.77
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
0.01
Negative
RSI
55.85
Neutral
STOCH
59.36
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For FR:XFAB, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 4.87 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4.72, above the 50-day MA of 4.74, and below the 200-day MA of 5.77, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.01 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 55.85 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 59.36 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for FR:XFAB.

X-Fab Silicon Foundries SE Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
69
Neutral
€115.72M-22.4915.60%2.47%-6.64%-34.57%
67
Neutral
€1.79B-5.180.73%-14.27%-89.94%
61
Neutral
$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
61
Neutral
€33.17M14.99
54
Neutral
€52.34M-0.47-34.88%1.54%
53
Neutral
€19.14M-1.28-59.96%
50
Neutral
€615.28M25.302.04%-5.30%-81.29%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
FR:XFAB
X-Fab Silicon Foundries SE
4.71
1.17
33.05%
FR:ALGID
Egide SA
0.98
0.38
63.76%
FR:SOI
Soitec SA
50.00
3.72
8.04%
FR:MEMS
MEMSCAP SA
4.31
0.56
14.93%
FR:ALRIB
Riber SA
5.50
2.93
113.59%
FR:ALKAL
Kalray SA
3.41
2.77
436.22%
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 07, 2026