MKS INC (MKSI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:MKSI • US55306N1046
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273.18 USD
+4.41 (+1.64%)
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273.61 USD
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This MKSI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MKSI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- MKSI had positive earnings in the past year.
- MKSI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- MKSI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- 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 3.35%, MKSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of MKSI (10.85%) is better than 73.04% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MKSI (5.65%) is better than 66.09% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MKSI is significantly below the industry average of 10.70%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.65%) for MKSI is above the 3 year average (4.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.35% | ||
| ROE | 10.85% | ||
| ROIC | 5.65% |
ROA(3y)-4.88%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)-18.48%
ROE(5y)-5.78%
ROIC(3y)4.84%
ROIC(5y)6.77%
1.3 Margins
- MKSI's Profit Margin of 7.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 62.61% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKSI has declined.
- MKSI's Operating Margin of 14.33% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKSI has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 46.74%, MKSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MKSI has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.51% | ||
| GM | 46.74% |
OM growth 3Y-8.8%
OM growth 5Y-6.48%
PM growth 3Y-7.19%
PM growth 5Y-12.96%
GM growth 3Y2.33%
GM growth 5Y0.74%
2. MKSI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MKSI is destroying value.
- MKSI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MKSI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- MKSI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.77 indicates that MKSI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MKSI has a Altman-Z score of 2.77. This is in the lower half of the industry: MKSI underperforms 64.35% of its industry peers.
- MKSI has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.45. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MKSI would need 8.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.45, MKSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.96% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.53 is on the high side and indicates that MKSI has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of MKSI (1.53) is worse than 91.30% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC11.25%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.71 indicates that MKSI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of MKSI (2.71) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MKSI has a Quick Ratio of 1.71. This is a normal value and indicates that MKSI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of MKSI (1.71) is worse than 68.70% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.71 |
3. MKSI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.76% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, MKSI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.18% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 9.62% in the past year. This is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, MKSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.76%
EPS 3Y-7.76%
EPS 5Y1.18%
EPS Q2Q%14.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.62%
Revenue growth 3Y3.49%
Revenue growth 5Y11.03%
Sales Q2Q%10.48%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, MKSI will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 20.72% on average per year.
- MKSI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y27.51%
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.99%
Revenue Next 2Y12.37%
Revenue Next 3Y10.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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 stable.
4. MKSI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 34.67, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MKSI.
- 83.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MKSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.18), we can say MKSI is valued slightly more expensively.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 27.19, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MKSI.
- 74.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.96. MKSI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MKSI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MKSI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MKSI is cheaper than 80.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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 20.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)29.31
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
5. MKSI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.38%, MKSI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- MKSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.47.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.38, MKSI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.38% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MKSI has a limited annual growth rate of 1.85%.
- MKSI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- MKSI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
- MKSI pays out 20.00% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- MKSI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP20%
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
MKSI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
273.18
+4.41 (+1.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners106.85%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.33%
Ins Owner Change2.36%
Market Cap18.39B
Revenue(TTM)3.93B
Net Income(TTM)295.00M
Analysts80
Price Target292.95 (7.24%)
Short Float %5.14%
Short Ratio2.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.38% |
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.85%
DP20%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date02-23 2026-02-23 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.25%
Max EPS beat(2)2.02%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.25%
Max EPS beat(4)16.31%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.83%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)55.02%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)45.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.19%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.41%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.51%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.67%
PT rev (1m)2.47%
PT rev (3m)63.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.19 | ||
| P/S | 4.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 37 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.51 | ||
| P/B | 6.76 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.84 |
EPS(TTM)7.88
EY2.88%
EPS(NY)10.05
Fwd EY3.68%
FCF(TTM)7.38
FCFY2.7%
OCF(TTM)9.58
OCFY3.51%
SpS58.38
BVpS40.39
TBVpS-29.63
PEG (NY)1.26
PEG (5Y)29.31
Graham Number84.62
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.35% | ||
| ROE | 10.85% | ||
| ROCE | 7.15% | ||
| ROIC | 5.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.93% | ||
| OM | 14.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.51% | ||
| GM | 46.74% | ||
| FCFM | 12.65% |
ROA(3y)-4.88%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)-18.48%
ROE(5y)-5.78%
ROIC(3y)4.84%
ROIC(5y)6.77%
ROICexc(3y)5.33%
ROICexc(5y)8.15%
ROICexgc(3y)16.27%
ROICexgc(5y)24.18%
ROCE(3y)6.12%
ROCE(5y)8.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.65%
OM growth 3Y-8.8%
OM growth 5Y-6.48%
PM growth 3Y-7.19%
PM growth 5Y-12.96%
GM growth 3Y2.33%
GM growth 5Y0.74%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.45 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 168.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.77 |
F-Score7
WACC11.25%
ROIC/WACC0.5
Cap/Depr(3y)32.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.4%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.76%
EPS 3Y-7.76%
EPS 5Y1.18%
EPS Q2Q%14.88%
EPS Next Y27.51%
EPS Next 2Y24.3%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.62%
Revenue growth 3Y3.49%
Revenue growth 5Y11.03%
Sales Q2Q%10.48%
Revenue Next Year13.99%
Revenue Next 2Y12.37%
Revenue Next 3Y10.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.62%
EBIT growth 5Y3.83%
EBIT Next Year40.56%
EBIT Next 3Y21.3%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y21.22%
FCF growth 3Y10.84%
FCF growth 5Y3.02%
OCF growth 1Y22.16%
OCF growth 3Y6.83%
OCF growth 5Y4.68%
MKS INC / MKSI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MKSI.
Can you provide the valuation status for MKS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MKS INC (MKSI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of MKSI stock?
MKS INC (MKSI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for MKSI stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for MKS INC (MKSI) is 34.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.76.
Can you provide the financial health for MKSI stock?
The financial health rating of MKS INC (MKSI) is 3 / 10.