MKS INC (MKSI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:MKSI • US55306N1046
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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
- MKSI has a better Return On Assets (3.35%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
- MKSI has a Return On Equity of 10.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKSI outperforms 73.04% of its industry peers.
- MKSI has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKSI outperforms 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
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.51%, MKSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- MKSI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- MKSI's Operating Margin of 14.33% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
- MKSI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of MKSI (46.74%) is comparable to the rest of the 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
- MKSI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MKSI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.74 indicates that MKSI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- MKSI's Altman-Z score of 2.74 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI is outperformed by 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.
- MKSI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.45. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKSI outperforms 46.96% of its industry peers.
- MKSI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.53. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.53, MKSI is not doing good in the industry: 90.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC11.16%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.71 indicates that MKSI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 2.71, MKSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.35% of the companies in the same 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 67.83% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.71 |
3. MKSI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- MKSI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.76%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.18% on average over the past years.
- MKSI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.62%.
- 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 Y26.9%
EPS Next 2Y24.02%
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
- 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 stable.
4. MKSI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 34.11, which means the current valuation is very expensive for MKSI.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MKSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.78, MKSI is valued a bit more expensive.
- MKSI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.88.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MKSI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. MKSI is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MKSI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MKSI is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MKSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.41 |
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 20.72% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)28.83
EPS Next 2Y24.02%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
5. MKSI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MKSI has a yearly dividend return of 0.45%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.52, MKSI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MKSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
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
- 20.00% 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.
DP20%
EPS Next 2Y24.02%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
MKSI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
268.77
+5.52 (+2.1%)
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 Owners106.77%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change2.36%
Market Cap18.07B
Revenue(TTM)3.93B
Net Income(TTM)295.00M
Analysts80
Price Target285.46 (6.21%)
Short Float %5.14%
Short Ratio2.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.45% |
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)-0.15%
PT rev (3m)59.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.18%
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 | 34.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.88 | ||
| P/S | 4.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.02 | ||
| P/B | 6.65 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.41 |
EPS(TTM)7.88
EY2.93%
EPS(NY)10
Fwd EY3.72%
FCF(TTM)7.39
FCFY2.75%
OCF(TTM)9.59
OCFY3.57%
SpS58.44
BVpS40.43
TBVpS-29.67
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)28.83
Graham Number84.67
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 | 2.74 |
F-Score7
WACC11.16%
ROIC/WACC0.51
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 Y26.9%
EPS Next 2Y24.02%
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 Year40.08%
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.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 34.11 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.65.
Can you provide the financial health for MKSI stock?
The financial health rating of MKS INC (MKSI) is 3 / 10.