KLA CORP (KLA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KLA - US4824801009 - Common Stock
1017.6 EUR
+65 (+6.82%)
KLA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 59 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making KLA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. KLA is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings could make KLA a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KLA had positive earnings in the past year.
KLA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years KLA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KLA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
KLA's Return On Assets of 25.28% is amongst the best of the industry. KLA outperforms 96.61% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 86.56%, KLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of KLA (37.37%) is better than 96.61% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KLA is significantly above the industry average of 15.39%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (37.37%) for KLA is above the 3 year average (34.16%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 25.28% | ||
| ROE | 86.56% | ||
| ROIC | 37.37% |
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
KLA's Profit Margin of 33.41% is amongst the best of the industry. KLA outperforms 96.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KLA has grown nicely.
KLA has a Operating Margin of 42.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KLA outperforms 94.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KLA has grown nicely.
KLA has a better Gross Margin (61.99%) than 84.75% of its industry peers.
KLA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 42.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.41% | ||
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KLA is creating value.
KLA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for KLA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KLA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.17 indicates that KLA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KLA has a Altman-Z score of 10.17. This is in the better half of the industry: KLA outperforms 74.58% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KLA is 1.57, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KLA, only 1.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KLA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.57. This is in the better half of the industry: KLA outperforms 64.41% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.25 is on the high side and indicates that KLA has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.25, KLA is doing worse than 89.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for KLA, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.17 |
ROIC/WACC3.24
WACC11.54%
2.3 Liquidity
KLA has a Current Ratio of 2.62. This indicates that KLA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KLA has a Current ratio of 2.62. This is in the better half of the industry: KLA outperforms 69.49% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.83 indicates that KLA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KLA's Quick ratio of 1.83 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KLA outperforms 71.19% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.24% over the past year.
KLA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.37% yearly.
KLA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 23.89%.
Measured over the past years, KLA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40.24%
EPS 3Y16.32%
EPS 5Y26.37%
EPS Q2Q%42.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.89%
Revenue growth 3Y9.69%
Revenue growth 5Y15.93%
Sales Q2Q%23.59%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KLA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.29% on average per year.
KLA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.13%
EPS Next 2Y9.04%
EPS Next 3Y10.47%
EPS Next 5Y11.29%
Revenue Next Year6.72%
Revenue Next 2Y7.46%
Revenue Next 3Y7.86%
Revenue Next 5Y8.04%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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 35.41, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KLA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KLA is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KLA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say KLA is valued slightly more expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.05 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KLA.
KLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
KLA is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KLA is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.80% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
61.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KLA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of KLA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.96
PEG (5Y)1.34
EPS Next 2Y9.04%
EPS Next 3Y10.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.69%, KLA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
KLA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.10.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, KLA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of KLA grows each year by 15.33%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.33%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
22.27% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KLA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
KLA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.27%
EPS Next 2Y9.04%
EPS Next 3Y10.47%
FRA:KLA (10/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1017.6
+65 (+6.82%)
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 Cap134.00B
Revenue(TTM)12.16B
Net Income(TTM)4.06B
Analysts75.15
Price Target809.04 (-20.5%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
Yearly Dividend5.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.33%
DP22.27%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.63%
Min EPS beat(2)1.83%
Max EPS beat(2)7.44%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.73%
Min EPS beat(4)1.83%
Max EPS beat(4)7.44%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)3.66%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)4.41%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)3.87%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.98%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.66%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.37%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.03%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.83%
PT rev (1m)1.17%
PT rev (3m)8.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.05 | ||
| P/S | 12.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 38.06 | ||
| P/B | 33.1 | ||
| P/tB | 63.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.06 |
EPS(TTM)28.74
EY2.82%
EPS(NY)30.79
Fwd EY3.03%
FCF(TTM)24.51
FCFY2.41%
OCF(TTM)26.74
OCFY2.63%
SpS79.63
BVpS30.74
TBVpS16.09
PEG (NY)4.96
PEG (5Y)1.34
Graham Number140.99
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 25.28% | ||
| ROE | 86.56% | ||
| ROCE | 42.95% | ||
| ROIC | 37.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 59.8% | ||
| ROICexgc | 85.28% | ||
| OM | 42.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.41% | ||
| GM | 61.99% | ||
| FCFM | 30.78% |
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 Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.06 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 86.33% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.8% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.58 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 92.12% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.62 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.17 |
F-Score9
WACC11.54%
ROIC/WACC3.24
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)40.24%
EPS 3Y16.32%
EPS 5Y26.37%
EPS Q2Q%42.12%
EPS Next Y7.13%
EPS Next 2Y9.04%
EPS Next 3Y10.47%
EPS Next 5Y11.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.89%
Revenue growth 3Y9.69%
Revenue growth 5Y15.93%
Sales Q2Q%23.59%
Revenue Next Year6.72%
Revenue Next 2Y7.46%
Revenue Next 3Y7.86%
Revenue Next 5Y8.04%
EBIT growth 1Y34.62%
EBIT growth 3Y9.45%
EBIT growth 5Y23.31%
EBIT Next Year12.95%
EBIT Next 3Y11.15%
EBIT Next 5Y9.85%
FCF growth 1Y23.44%
FCF growth 3Y7.58%
FCF growth 5Y18.14%
OCF growth 1Y23.37%
OCF growth 3Y7.21%
OCF growth 5Y18.07%
KLA CORP / KLA.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to KLA.DE.
What is the valuation status of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to KLA CORP (KLA.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is KLA CORP (KLA.DE) stock?
KLA CORP (KLA.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) is 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KLA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) is expected to grow by 7.13% in the next year.