KLA CORP (KLA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KLA - US4824801009 - Common Stock
1022.4 EUR
-8.6 (-0.83%)
Taking everything into account, KLA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KLA was compared to 65 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. KLA scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. KLA is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. With these ratings, KLA could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KLA was profitable.
In the past year KLA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years KLA has always been profitable.
KLA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KLA (25.96%) is better than 94.03% of its industry peers.
KLA's Return On Equity of 84.99% is amongst the best of the industry. KLA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
KLA has a Return On Invested Capital of 38.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KLA outperforms 97.01% 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 14.14%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 33.83%, KLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.01% of the companies in the same industry.
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 95.52% of the companies in the same industry.
KLA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 61.99%, KLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.07% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KLA has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KLA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KLA has an Altman-Z score of 10.91. This indicates that KLA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KLA has a Altman-Z score of 10.91. This is in the better half of the industry: KLA outperforms 76.12% of its industry peers.
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 64.18% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.18, KLA is not doing good in the industry: 92.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 | 10.91 |
ROIC/WACC3.63
WACC10.49%
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 64.18% 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 62.69% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 26.37% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 22.11% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
KLA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.93% yearly.
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.
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 34.47, the valuation of KLA can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KLA is on the same level as its industry peers.
KLA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.56.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.11, the valuation of KLA can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KLA is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.79. KLA is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KLA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
KLA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KLA is cheaper than 67.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
KLA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.62
PEG (5Y)1.31
EPS Next 2Y13.17%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.61%, KLA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
KLA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.75.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.61, KLA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KLA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.33%!
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 (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1022.4
-8.6 (-0.83%)
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 Cap134.33B
Revenue(TTM)12.52B
Net Income(TTM)4.24B
Analysts73.14
Price Target1123.66 (9.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
Yearly Dividend5.79
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)40.51%
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)1.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.11 | ||
| P/S | 12.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 37.09 | ||
| P/B | 31.61 | ||
| P/tB | 56.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.08 |
EPS(TTM)29.66
EY2.9%
EPS(NY)36.38
Fwd EY3.56%
FCF(TTM)25.12
FCFY2.46%
OCF(TTM)27.56
OCFY2.7%
SpS81.26
BVpS32.34
TBVpS18.14
PEG (NY)3.62
PEG (5Y)1.31
Graham Number146.91
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 | 10.91 |
F-Score9
WACC10.49%
ROIC/WACC3.63
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.