KLA CORP (KLA.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:KLA • US4824801009
1255.6 EUR
-8 (-0.63%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 05:09 PM
This KLA.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall KLA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated KLA against 64 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. KLA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. KLA is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings would make KLA suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. KLA.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year KLA was profitable.
- KLA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- KLA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years KLA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- KLA has a better Return On Assets (27.26%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
- KLA has a Return On Equity of 83.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KLA outperforms 96.88% of its industry peers.
- KLA's Return On Invested Capital of 37.18% is amongst the best of the industry. KLA outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- KLA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 34.16%. This is significantly above the industry average of 15.14%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (37.18%) for KLA is above the 3 year average (34.16%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 27.26% | ||
| ROE | 83.39% | ||
| ROIC | 37.18% |
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 35.76% is amongst the best of the industry. KLA outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- KLA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KLA has a better Operating Margin (42.71%) than 95.31% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KLA has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 61.91%, KLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- KLA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 42.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.76% | ||
| GM | 61.91% |
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. KLA.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), 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.
- KLA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- KLA has an Altman-Z score of 12.88. This indicates that KLA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 12.88, KLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- KLA has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.34. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KLA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.34) than 64.06% of its industry peers.
- KLA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of KLA (1.08) is worse than 92.19% of its industry peers.
- Although KLA 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 | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.88 |
ROIC/WACC3.36
WACC11.07%
2.3 Liquidity
- KLA has a Current Ratio of 2.83. This indicates that KLA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- KLA has a Current ratio of 2.83. This is in the better half of the industry: KLA outperforms 70.31% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.00 indicates that KLA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- KLA has a Quick ratio of 2.00. This is in the better half of the industry: KLA outperforms 71.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2 |
3. KLA.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.43% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, KLA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.37% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 17.49% in the past year. This is quite good.
- KLA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.93% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.43%
EPS 3Y16.32%
EPS 5Y26.37%
EPS Q2Q%7.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.49%
Revenue growth 3Y9.69%
Revenue growth 5Y15.93%
Sales Q2Q%7.16%
3.2 Future
- KLA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.23% yearly.
- KLA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.53%
EPS Next 2Y18.55%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
EPS Next 5Y18.23%
Revenue Next Year10.85%
Revenue Next 2Y15.32%
Revenue Next 3Y13.41%
Revenue Next 5Y10.14%
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.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. KLA.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 41.26, the valuation of KLA can be described as expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as KLA.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. KLA is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.23, KLA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KLA.
- KLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.11.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KLA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- KLA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KLA is cheaper than 73.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KLA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of KLA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- KLA's earnings are expected to grow with 16.77% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.58
PEG (5Y)1.56
EPS Next 2Y18.55%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
5. KLA.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.50%, KLA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- KLA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.69.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KLA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KLA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.33%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.33%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 21.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KLA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of KLA is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.58%
EPS Next 2Y18.55%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
KLA.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:KLA (3/5/2026, 5:09:12 PM)
1255.6
-8 (-0.63%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners94.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap164.58B
Revenue(TTM)12.74B
Net Income(TTM)4.56B
Analysts77.3
Price Target1421.4 (13.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.5% |
Yearly Dividend5.75
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.33%
DP21.58%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.45%
Max EPS beat(2)0.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.45%
Max EPS beat(4)7.44%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.75%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)3.2%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)3.72%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.51%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.98%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.4%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.37%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.83%
PT rev (1m)19.94%
PT rev (3m)22.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.94%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.23 | ||
| P/S | 15.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.22 | ||
| P/B | 35.08 | ||
| P/tB | 57.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.72 |
EPS(TTM)30.43
EY2.42%
EPS(NY)40.2
Fwd EY3.2%
FCF(TTM)28.67
FCFY2.28%
OCF(TTM)31.21
OCFY2.49%
SpS83.46
BVpS35.8
TBVpS21.79
PEG (NY)3.58
PEG (5Y)1.56
Graham Number156.55
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 27.26% | ||
| ROE | 83.39% | ||
| ROCE | 42.73% | ||
| ROIC | 37.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 62.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 87.85% | ||
| OM | 42.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.76% | ||
| GM | 61.91% | ||
| FCFM | 34.35% |
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 | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.88 |
F-Score9
WACC11.07%
ROIC/WACC3.36
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)29.43%
EPS 3Y16.32%
EPS 5Y26.37%
EPS Q2Q%7.93%
EPS Next Y11.53%
EPS Next 2Y18.55%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
EPS Next 5Y18.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.49%
Revenue growth 3Y9.69%
Revenue growth 5Y15.93%
Sales Q2Q%7.16%
Revenue Next Year10.85%
Revenue Next 2Y15.32%
Revenue Next 3Y13.41%
Revenue Next 5Y10.14%
EBIT growth 1Y25.71%
EBIT growth 3Y9.45%
EBIT growth 5Y23.31%
EBIT Next Year17.7%
EBIT Next 3Y17.61%
EBIT Next 5Y14.24%
FCF growth 1Y38.2%
FCF growth 3Y7.58%
FCF growth 5Y18.14%
OCF growth 1Y37.12%
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 for KLA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 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.
Can you provide the financial health for KLA stock?
The financial health rating of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.58%.