162.44 USD
-0.37 (-0.23%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MKSI. MKSI was compared to 113 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. There are concerns on the financial health of MKSI while its profitability can be described as average. MKSI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year MKSI was profitable.
In the past year MKSI had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years MKSI 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years MKSI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.18%, MKSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.73%, MKSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.68% of the companies in the same industry.
MKSI has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKSI outperforms 64.60% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MKSI is significantly below the industry average of 10.75%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.49%) for MKSI is above the 3 year average (4.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.18% | ||
| ROE | 10.73% | ||
| ROIC | 5.49% |
ROA(3y)-5.03%
ROA(5y)1.21%
ROE(3y)-19.62%
ROE(5y)-4.99%
ROIC(3y)4.62%
ROIC(5y)7.73%
1.3 Margins
MKSI's Profit Margin of 7.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 63.72% of its industry peers.
MKSI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
MKSI has a better Operating Margin (14.30%) than 69.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKSI has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 46.96%, MKSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.64% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MKSI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.28% | ||
| GM | 46.96% |
OM growth 3Y-17.07%
OM growth 5Y0.74%
PM growth 3Y-34.31%
PM growth 5Y-6.44%
GM growth 3Y0.59%
GM growth 5Y1.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MKSI is destroying value.
MKSI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MKSI has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MKSI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.03 indicates that MKSI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MKSI has a worse Altman-Z score (2.03) than 67.26% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MKSI is 8.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take MKSI, 8.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.12, MKSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.56% of the companies in the same industry.
MKSI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.64. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
MKSI's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI is outperformed by 92.04% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC10.43%
2.3 Liquidity
MKSI has a Current Ratio of 2.86. This indicates that MKSI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MKSI has a Current ratio (2.86) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.81 indicates that MKSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MKSI (1.81) is worse than 60.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
MKSI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.00%, which is quite impressive.
MKSI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.75% yearly.
Looking at the last year, MKSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.13% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MKSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35%
EPS 3Y-16.71%
EPS 5Y7.75%
EPS Q2Q%12.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.13%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y13.55%
Sales Q2Q%10.27%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.80% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
MKSI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
EPS Next 5Y11.8%
Revenue Next Year9.16%
Revenue Next 2Y8.3%
Revenue Next 3Y8.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.45%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.49, the valuation of MKSI can be described as rather expensive.
84.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.84. MKSI is around the same levels.
MKSI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.22.
84.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MKSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.22 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MKSI is valued a bit cheaper than 76.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MKSI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MKSI is cheaper than 87.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MKSI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of MKSI may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MKSI's earnings are expected to grow with 15.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)2.77
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MKSI has a yearly dividend return of 0.54%, which is pretty low.
MKSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.56.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.54, MKSI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MKSI has a limited annual growth rate of 1.94%.
MKSI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MKSI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
MKSI pays out 21.15% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of MKSI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.15%
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
NASDAQ:MKSI (12/30/2025, 9:45:52 AM)
162.44
-0.37 (-0.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners110.19%
Inst Owner Change1.66%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change-0.47%
Market Cap10.91B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)279.00M
Analysts80
Price Target178.8 (10.07%)
Short Float %4.22%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.54% |
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.94%
DP21.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.46%
Min EPS beat(2)2.02%
Max EPS beat(2)6.9%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.26%
Min EPS beat(4)2.02%
Max EPS beat(4)16.31%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)22.47%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)58.98%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)45.98%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.49%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.97%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.17%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.61%
PT rev (1m)2.46%
PT rev (3m)43.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.22 | ||
| P/S | 2.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.07 | ||
| P/B | 4.2 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.3 |
EPS(TTM)7.56
EY4.65%
EPS(NY)8.91
Fwd EY5.49%
FCF(TTM)7.89
FCFY4.86%
OCF(TTM)10.11
OCFY6.22%
SpS57.03
BVpS38.71
TBVpS-32.14
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)2.77
Graham Number81.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.18% | ||
| ROE | 10.73% | ||
| ROCE | 6.94% | ||
| ROIC | 5.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.78% | ||
| OM | 14.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.28% | ||
| GM | 46.96% | ||
| FCFM | 13.83% |
ROA(3y)-5.03%
ROA(5y)1.21%
ROE(3y)-19.62%
ROE(5y)-4.99%
ROIC(3y)4.62%
ROIC(5y)7.73%
ROICexc(3y)5.1%
ROICexc(5y)9.65%
ROICexgc(3y)18.5%
ROICexgc(5y)27.17%
ROCE(3y)5.85%
ROCE(5y)9.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-28.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.61%
OM growth 3Y-17.07%
OM growth 5Y0.74%
PM growth 3Y-34.31%
PM growth 5Y-6.44%
GM growth 3Y0.59%
GM growth 5Y1.73%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 189.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.03 |
F-Score7
WACC10.43%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)43.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35%
EPS 3Y-16.71%
EPS 5Y7.75%
EPS Q2Q%12.21%
EPS Next Y19.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
EPS Next 5Y11.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.13%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y13.55%
Sales Q2Q%10.27%
Revenue Next Year9.16%
Revenue Next 2Y8.3%
Revenue Next 3Y8.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.45%
EBIT growth 1Y13.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.49%
EBIT growth 5Y14.38%
EBIT Next Year36.9%
EBIT Next 3Y18.15%
EBIT Next 5Y13.61%
FCF growth 1Y147.66%
FCF growth 3Y-9.48%
FCF growth 5Y17.82%
OCF growth 1Y110.87%
OCF growth 3Y-6.19%
OCF growth 5Y16.65%
MKS INC / MKSI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MKSI.
What is the valuation status of MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MKS INC (MKSI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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MKS INC (MKSI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
The financial health rating of MKS INC (MKSI) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
The dividend rating of MKS INC (MKSI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.15%.