MKS INC (MKSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:MKSI - US55306N1046 - Common Stock
145.8 USD
-9.45 (-6.09%)
Taking everything into account, MKSI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MKSI was compared to 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. MKSI has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. MKSI is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MKSI had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year MKSI had a positive cash flow from operations.
MKSI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MKSI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
MKSI has a Return On Assets (3.03%) which is in line with its industry peers.
MKSI's Return On Equity of 10.46% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 74.11% of its industry peers.
MKSI has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKSI outperforms 66.07% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MKSI is significantly below the industry average of 11.05%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.62%) for MKSI is below the current ROIC(5.32%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.03% | ||
| ROE | 10.46% | ||
| ROIC | 5.32% |
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 has a better Profit Margin (7.14%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKSI has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.39%, MKSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.32% of the companies in the same industry.
MKSI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MKSI's Gross Margin of 47.34% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 55.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MKSI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.14% | ||
| GM | 47.34% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for MKSI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MKSI has more shares outstanding
MKSI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
MKSI has an Altman-Z score of 1.94. 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.
MKSI has a Altman-Z score of 1.94. This is in the lower half of the industry: MKSI underperforms 67.86% of its industry peers.
MKSI has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.40. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MKSI would need 8.40 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MKSI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.40. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKSI outperforms 48.21% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.71 is on the high side and indicates that MKSI has dependencies on debt financing.
MKSI has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.71) than 91.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC11.48%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.99 indicates that MKSI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.99, MKSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.36% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that MKSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MKSI (1.88) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 35.00% over the past year.
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 decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.99% in the last year.
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)-0.99%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y13.55%
Sales Q2Q%10.27%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.77% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, MKSI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.69% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.47%
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.45%
Revenue Next 2Y6.87%
Revenue Next 3Y6.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.29, the valuation of MKSI can be described as rather expensive.
MKSI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MKSI is cheaper than 86.61% of the companies in the same industry.
MKSI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.74, which indicates a correct valuation of MKSI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MKSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.86, MKSI is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MKSI is valued a bit cheaper than 77.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MKSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates MKSI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
MKSI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MKSI's earnings are expected to grow with 15.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)2.49
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.57%, MKSI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
MKSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.14.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, MKSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
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
22.10% 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.
DP22.1%
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.77%
NASDAQ:MKSI (11/7/2025, 11:56:08 AM)
145.8
-9.45 (-6.09%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners113.15%
Inst Owner Change-0.53%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change1.1%
Market Cap9.79B
Revenue(TTM)3.59B
Net Income(TTM)267.00M
Analysts80
Price Target144.22 (-1.08%)
Short Float %5.53%
Short Ratio3.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.94%
DP22.1%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.61%
Min EPS beat(2)6.9%
Max EPS beat(2)16.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.89%
Min EPS beat(4)6.9%
Max EPS beat(4)16.53%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)27.23%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)59.85%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)45.79%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.49%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.76%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.09%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.64%
PT rev (1m)16.03%
PT rev (3m)21.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.07%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.74 | ||
| P/S | 2.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.18 | ||
| P/B | 3.84 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.04 |
EPS(TTM)7.56
EY5.19%
EPS(NY)8.71
Fwd EY5.98%
FCF(TTM)7.82
FCFY5.36%
OCF(TTM)9.6
OCFY6.59%
SpS55.67
BVpS38.01
TBVpS-34.01
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)2.49
Graham Number80.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.03% | ||
| ROE | 10.46% | ||
| ROCE | 6.73% | ||
| ROIC | 5.32% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.12% | ||
| OM | 14.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.14% | ||
| GM | 47.34% | ||
| FCFM | 14.04% |
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.4 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.93 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 34.78% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 196.63% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.94 |
F-Score8
WACC11.48%
ROIC/WACC0.46
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 Y10.47%
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.99%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y13.55%
Sales Q2Q%10.27%
Revenue Next Year7.45%
Revenue Next 2Y6.87%
Revenue Next 3Y6.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y14.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.49%
EBIT growth 5Y14.38%
EBIT Next Year35.5%
EBIT Next 3Y15.86%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y114.29%
FCF growth 3Y-9.48%
FCF growth 5Y17.82%
OCF growth 1Y78.67%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for MKS INC?
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 22.1%.