KLA CORP (1KLAC.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1KLAC - US4824801009 - Common Stock
981.3 EUR
+21.4 (+2.23%)
Overall 1KLAC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated 1KLAC against 62 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. 1KLAC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. 1KLAC is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings would make 1KLAC suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1KLAC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year 1KLAC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years 1KLAC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years 1KLAC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
1KLAC has a better Return On Assets (25.96%) than 95.16% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of 1KLAC (84.99%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 38.07%, 1KLAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
1KLAC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 34.16%. This is significantly above the industry average of 14.81%.
The 3 year average ROIC (34.16%) for 1KLAC is below the current ROIC(38.07%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 25.96% | ||
| ROE | 84.99% | ||
| ROIC | 38.07% |
ROA(3y)22.41%
ROA(5y)22.77%
ROE(3y)94.85%
ROE(5y)116.64%
ROIC(3y)34.16%
ROIC(5y)32.64%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 33.83%, 1KLAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
1KLAC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 42.86%, 1KLAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.16% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of 1KLAC has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 61.99%, 1KLAC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.48% of the companies in the same industry.
1KLAC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 42.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.83% | ||
| GM | 61.99% |
OM growth 3Y-0.21%
OM growth 5Y6.37%
PM growth 3Y-2.51%
PM growth 5Y9.77%
GM growth 3Y-1.04%
GM growth 5Y1.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 1KLAC is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1KLAC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for 1KLAC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for 1KLAC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.53 indicates that 1KLAC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
1KLAC has a better Altman-Z score (10.53) than 75.81% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1KLAC is 1.52, which is an excellent value as it means it would take 1KLAC, only 1.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of 1KLAC (1.52) is better than 70.97% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.18 is on the high side and indicates that 1KLAC has dependencies on debt financing.
1KLAC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.18. This is amonst the worse of the industry: 1KLAC underperforms 88.71% of its industry peers.
Although 1KLAC does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.53 |
ROIC/WACC3.66
WACC10.39%
2.3 Liquidity
1KLAC has a Current Ratio of 2.69. This indicates that 1KLAC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.69, 1KLAC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that 1KLAC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.88, 1KLAC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1KLAC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 37.28%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, 1KLAC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.37% on average per year.
1KLAC shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 22.11%.
Measured over the past years, 1KLAC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.28%
EPS 3Y16.32%
EPS 5Y26.37%
EPS Q2Q%20.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.11%
Revenue growth 3Y9.69%
Revenue growth 5Y15.93%
Sales Q2Q%12.96%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.51% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.43% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y9.08%
EPS Next 2Y12.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
EPS Next 5Y12.51%
Revenue Next Year8.11%
Revenue Next 2Y9.54%
Revenue Next 3Y9.18%
Revenue Next 5Y8.43%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 32.90, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1KLAC.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as 1KLAC.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.46, 1KLAC is valued a bit more expensive.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.12, 1KLAC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as 1KLAC.
1KLAC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 36.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
1KLAC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
1KLAC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. 1KLAC is cheaper than 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 38.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1KLAC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of 1KLAC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.62
PEG (5Y)1.25
EPS Next 2Y12.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.66%, 1KLAC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
1KLAC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.14.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.66, 1KLAC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
5.2 History
The dividend of 1KLAC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.33%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
1KLAC pays out 22.67% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
1KLAC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.67%
EPS Next 2Y12.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
BIT:1KLAC (11/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
981.3
+21.4 (+2.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap128.93B
Revenue(TTM)12.52B
Net Income(TTM)4.24B
Analysts73.71
Price Target1097.18 (11.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
Yearly Dividend5.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.33%
DP22.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.89%
Min EPS beat(2)0.34%
Max EPS beat(2)7.44%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.33%
Min EPS beat(4)0.34%
Max EPS beat(4)7.44%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)3.19%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)3.48%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)3.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.98%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.66%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.34%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.73%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.79%
PT rev (1m)37.59%
PT rev (3m)37.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)7.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.12 | ||
| P/S | 12.01 | ||
| P/FCF | 38.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 35.41 | ||
| P/B | 30.17 | ||
| P/tB | 53.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.83 |
EPS(TTM)29.83
EY3.04%
EPS(NY)36.19
Fwd EY3.69%
FCF(TTM)25.26
FCFY2.57%
OCF(TTM)27.72
OCFY2.82%
SpS81.71
BVpS32.52
TBVpS18.25
PEG (NY)3.62
PEG (5Y)1.25
Graham Number147.75
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 25.96% | ||
| ROE | 84.99% | ||
| ROCE | 43.75% | ||
| ROIC | 38.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 61.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 86.56% | ||
| OM | 42.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.83% | ||
| GM | 61.99% | ||
| FCFM | 30.92% |
ROA(3y)22.41%
ROA(5y)22.77%
ROE(3y)94.85%
ROE(5y)116.64%
ROIC(3y)34.16%
ROIC(5y)32.64%
ROICexc(3y)54.21%
ROICexc(5y)49.64%
ROICexgc(3y)89.92%
ROICexgc(5y)90.43%
ROCE(3y)39.26%
ROCE(5y)37.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.35%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.35%
OM growth 3Y-0.21%
OM growth 5Y6.37%
PM growth 3Y-2.51%
PM growth 5Y9.77%
GM growth 3Y-1.04%
GM growth 5Y1.05%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 95.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 18.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 91.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.53 |
F-Score9
WACC10.39%
ROIC/WACC3.66
Cap/Depr(3y)79.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.11%
Profit Quality(3y)100.05%
Profit Quality(5y)96.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.28%
EPS 3Y16.32%
EPS 5Y26.37%
EPS Q2Q%20.19%
EPS Next Y9.08%
EPS Next 2Y12.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
EPS Next 5Y12.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.11%
Revenue growth 3Y9.69%
Revenue growth 5Y15.93%
Sales Q2Q%12.96%
Revenue Next Year8.11%
Revenue Next 2Y9.54%
Revenue Next 3Y9.18%
Revenue Next 5Y8.43%
EBIT growth 1Y32.78%
EBIT growth 3Y9.45%
EBIT growth 5Y23.31%
EBIT Next Year12.95%
EBIT Next 3Y12.45%
EBIT Next 5Y11.22%
FCF growth 1Y20.39%
FCF growth 3Y7.58%
FCF growth 5Y18.14%
OCF growth 1Y19.94%
OCF growth 3Y7.21%
OCF growth 5Y18.07%
KLA CORP / 1KLAC.MI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KLA CORP (1KLAC.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to 1KLAC.MI.
What is the valuation status for 1KLAC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to KLA CORP (1KLAC.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of 1KLAC stock?
KLA CORP (1KLAC.MI) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for 1KLAC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KLA CORP (1KLAC.MI) is 32.9 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 30.17.
Is the dividend of KLA CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of KLA CORP (1KLAC.MI) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 22.67%.