KLA CORP (KLA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KLA - US4824801009 - Common Stock
1018 EUR
-33.4 (-3.18%)
Overall KLA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated KLA against 65 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making KLA a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. KLA shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. With these ratings, KLA could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
KLA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KLA had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KLA has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years KLA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 25.96%, KLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.85% of the companies in the same industry.
KLA has a Return On Equity of 84.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KLA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
KLA's Return On Invested Capital of 38.07% is amongst the best of the industry. KLA outperforms 96.92% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KLA is significantly above the industry average of 15.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (38.07%) for KLA is above the 3 year average (34.16%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 25.96% | ||
| ROE | 84.99% | ||
| ROIC | 38.07% |
ROA(3y)22.41%
ROA(5y)22.77%
ROE(3y)94.85%
ROE(5y)116.64%
ROIC(3y)34.16%
ROIC(5y)32.64%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of KLA (33.83%) is better than 96.92% of its industry peers.
KLA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 42.86%, KLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.38% of the companies in the same industry.
KLA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KLA has a Gross Margin of 61.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KLA outperforms 86.15% of its industry peers.
KLA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 42.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.83% | ||
| GM | 61.99% |
OM growth 3Y-0.21%
OM growth 5Y6.37%
PM growth 3Y-2.51%
PM growth 5Y9.77%
GM growth 3Y-1.04%
GM growth 5Y1.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so KLA is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KLA has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for KLA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KLA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.08 indicates that KLA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 11.08, KLA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
KLA has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.52. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.52 years to pay back of all of its debts.
KLA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.52. This is in the better half of the industry: KLA outperforms 66.15% of its industry peers.
KLA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KLA (1.18) is worse than 90.77% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for KLA, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.08 |
ROIC/WACC3.64
WACC10.47%
2.3 Liquidity
KLA has a Current Ratio of 2.69. This indicates that KLA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.69, KLA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.69% of the companies in the same industry.
KLA has a Quick Ratio of 1.88. This is a normal value and indicates that KLA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.88, KLA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KLA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 37.28%, which is quite impressive.
KLA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 26.37% yearly.
KLA shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 22.11%.
The Revenue has been growing by 15.93% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.28%
EPS 3Y16.32%
EPS 5Y26.37%
EPS Q2Q%20.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.11%
Revenue growth 3Y9.69%
Revenue growth 5Y15.93%
Sales Q2Q%12.96%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, KLA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.51% on average per year.
KLA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.43% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.51%
EPS Next 2Y13.17%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%
EPS Next 5Y12.51%
Revenue Next Year8.44%
Revenue Next 2Y10.07%
Revenue Next 3Y9.22%
Revenue Next 5Y8.43%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 34.04 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KLA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KLA is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, KLA is valued a bit more expensive.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.75, KLA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
KLA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80, KLA is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KLA is on the same level as its industry peers.
KLA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KLA is cheaper than 67.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.62 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of KLA may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.58
PEG (5Y)1.29
EPS Next 2Y13.17%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.63%, KLA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
KLA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.18.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, KLA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.63% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of KLA grows each year by 15.33%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.33%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
KLA pays out 22.67% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
KLA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.67%
EPS Next 2Y13.17%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%
FRA:KLA (12/11/2025, 3:57:17 PM)
1018
-33.4 (-3.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap133.76B
Revenue(TTM)12.52B
Net Income(TTM)4.24B
Analysts73.14
Price Target1123.66 (10.38%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.63% |
Yearly Dividend5.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.33%
DP22.67%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.89%
Min EPS beat(2)0.34%
Max EPS beat(2)7.44%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3.33%
Min EPS beat(4)0.34%
Max EPS beat(4)7.44%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)3.19%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)3.48%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)3.85%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.98%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.66%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.34%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.73%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.79%
PT rev (1m)21.92%
PT rev (3m)41.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.75 | ||
| P/S | 12.42 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 36.63 | ||
| P/B | 31.22 | ||
| P/tB | 55.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.62 |
EPS(TTM)29.91
EY2.94%
EPS(NY)36.68
Fwd EY3.6%
FCF(TTM)25.33
FCFY2.49%
OCF(TTM)27.79
OCFY2.73%
SpS81.93
BVpS32.61
TBVpS18.3
PEG (NY)3.58
PEG (5Y)1.29
Graham Number148.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 25.96% | ||
| ROE | 84.99% | ||
| ROCE | 43.75% | ||
| ROIC | 38.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 61.58% | ||
| ROICexgc | 86.56% | ||
| OM | 42.86% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 33.83% | ||
| GM | 61.99% | ||
| FCFM | 30.92% |
ROA(3y)22.41%
ROA(5y)22.77%
ROE(3y)94.85%
ROE(5y)116.64%
ROIC(3y)34.16%
ROIC(5y)32.64%
ROICexc(3y)54.21%
ROICexc(5y)49.64%
ROICexgc(3y)89.92%
ROICexgc(5y)90.43%
ROCE(3y)39.26%
ROCE(5y)37.51%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.35%
ROICexgc growth 5Y3.28%
ROICexc growth 3Y7.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y16.35%
OM growth 3Y-0.21%
OM growth 5Y6.37%
PM growth 3Y-2.51%
PM growth 5Y9.77%
GM growth 3Y-1.04%
GM growth 5Y1.05%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 95.05% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 18.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 73.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | 91.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.08 |
F-Score9
WACC10.47%
ROIC/WACC3.64
Cap/Depr(3y)79.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)78.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.11%
Profit Quality(3y)100.05%
Profit Quality(5y)96.92%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.28%
EPS 3Y16.32%
EPS 5Y26.37%
EPS Q2Q%20.19%
EPS Next Y9.51%
EPS Next 2Y13.17%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%
EPS Next 5Y12.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.11%
Revenue growth 3Y9.69%
Revenue growth 5Y15.93%
Sales Q2Q%12.96%
Revenue Next Year8.44%
Revenue Next 2Y10.07%
Revenue Next 3Y9.22%
Revenue Next 5Y8.43%
EBIT growth 1Y32.78%
EBIT growth 3Y9.45%
EBIT growth 5Y23.31%
EBIT Next Year15.49%
EBIT Next 3Y12.4%
EBIT Next 5Y11.22%
FCF growth 1Y20.39%
FCF growth 3Y7.58%
FCF growth 5Y18.14%
OCF growth 1Y19.94%
OCF growth 3Y7.21%
OCF growth 5Y18.07%
KLA CORP / KLA.DE FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to KLA.DE.
What is the valuation status of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to KLA CORP (KLA.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is KLA CORP (KLA.DE) stock?
KLA CORP (KLA.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) is 8 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KLA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) is expected to grow by 9.51% in the next year.