KLA CORP (KLA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KLA - US4824801009 - Common Stock
1077.8 EUR
+1 (+0.09%)
KLA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 61 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. KLA gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. KLA is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. This makes KLA very considerable 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.
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
KLA's Return On Assets of 25.96% is amongst the best of the industry. KLA outperforms 93.55% of its industry peers.
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 96.77% of its industry peers.
KLA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 34.16%. This is significantly above the industry average of 14.58%.
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
KLA has a better Profit Margin (33.83%) than 93.55% of its industry peers.
KLA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KLA has a better Operating Margin (42.86%) than 95.16% of its industry peers.
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 85.48% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for KLA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
KLA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
KLA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 11.41 indicates that KLA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
KLA's Altman-Z score of 11.41 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KLA outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KLA is 1.52, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KLA, only 1.52 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
KLA's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.52 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KLA outperforms 64.52% 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: 91.94% 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 | 11.41 |
ROIC/WACC3.56
WACC10.68%
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.
KLA's Current ratio of 2.69 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KLA outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
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.
KLA has a better Quick ratio (1.88) than 70.97% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, KLA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 26.37% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 22.11% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
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
KLA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.51% yearly.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 36.50 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KLA.
KLA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, KLA is valued a bit more expensive.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.77 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KLA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KLA is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.03, KLA is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 36.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KLA is valued a bit more expensive than 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KLA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.7 |
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)3.84
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y13.17%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KLA has a yearly dividend return of 0.62%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.79, KLA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, KLA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.62% |
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
22.67% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KLA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of KLA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.67%
EPS Next 2Y13.17%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%
FRA:KLA (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1077.8
+1 (+0.09%)
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 Cap141.61B
Revenue(TTM)12.52B
Net Income(TTM)4.24B
Analysts73.14
Price Target1123.66 (4.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.62% |
Yearly Dividend5.8
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)23.43%
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 | 36.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.77 | ||
| P/S | 13.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.29 | ||
| P/B | 33.48 | ||
| P/tB | 59.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.7 |
EPS(TTM)29.53
EY2.74%
EPS(NY)36.21
Fwd EY3.36%
FCF(TTM)25.01
FCFY2.32%
OCF(TTM)27.43
OCFY2.55%
SpS80.88
BVpS32.19
TBVpS18.06
PEG (NY)3.84
PEG (5Y)1.38
Graham Number146.25
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 | 11.41 |
F-Score9
WACC10.68%
ROIC/WACC3.56
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 2 / 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.