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MKSI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
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
- The Return On Assets of MKSI (3.18%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Equity of MKSI (10.73%) is better than 71.68% of its industry peers.
- MKSI has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.49%) than 64.60% of its industry peers.
- MKSI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.62%. This 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.
- The Operating Margin of MKSI (14.30%) is better 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.
- MKSI has a Gross Margin of 46.96%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKSI outperforms 56.64% of its industry peers.
- MKSI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- MKSI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- MKSI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MKSI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MKSI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MKSI has an Altman-Z score of 2.30. This is not the best score and indicates that MKSI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.30, MKSI is doing worse than 65.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.64. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MKSI underperforms 90.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC10.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.86 indicates that MKSI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of MKSI (2.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MKSI has a Quick Ratio of 1.81. This is a normal value and indicates that MKSI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.81, MKSI is doing worse than 61.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.75% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has grown by 8.13% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 13.55% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, MKSI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.80% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, MKSI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
EPS Next 5Y11.8%
Revenue Next Year9.16%
Revenue Next 2Y8.32%
Revenue Next 3Y8.09%
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.
- 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 27.87, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MKSI.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MKSI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MKSI is cheaper than 84.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.94, MKSI is valued at the same level.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.63, MKSI is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MKSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.94. MKSI is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 75.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MKSI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MKSI is cheaper than 86.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MKSI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- MKSI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- MKSI's earnings are expected to grow with 15.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)3.59
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- MKSI has a yearly dividend return of 0.43%, which is pretty low.
- MKSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.51.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, MKSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
- 21.15% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MKSI. This is a low number and 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 3Y15.8%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners110.69%
Inst Owner Change-1.22%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap14.15B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)279.00M
Analysts80
Price Target182.53 (-13.35%)
Short Float %4.42%
Short Ratio3.18
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.94%
DP21.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-DateN/A
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)4.6%
PT rev (3m)46.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.63 | ||
| P/S | 3.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.84 | ||
| P/B | 5.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.4 |
EPS(TTM)7.56
EY3.59%
EPS(NY)8.91
Fwd EY4.23%
FCF(TTM)7.89
FCFY3.75%
OCF(TTM)10.11
OCFY4.8%
SpS57.03
BVpS38.71
TBVpS-32.14
PEG (NY)1.43
PEG (5Y)3.59
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 | 2.3 |
F-Score7
WACC10.54%
ROIC/WACC0.52
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 3Y15.8%
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 2Y8.32%
Revenue Next 3Y8.09%
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 for MKSI stock?
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MKS INC (MKSI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MKS INC (MKSI) is expected to grow by 19.44% in the next year.
Is the dividend of MKS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of MKS INC (MKSI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.15%.