KLA CORP (KLA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:KLA • US4824801009
1216 EUR
+5.2 (+0.43%)
Last: Feb 9, 2026, 10:00 AM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to KLA. KLA was compared to 69 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. This makes KLA very considerable 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.
- KLA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of KLA (27.26%) is better than 94.20% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 83.39%, KLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- KLA has a Return On Invested Capital of 37.52%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KLA outperforms 94.20% 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 14.30%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (34.16%) for KLA is below the current ROIC(37.52%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 27.26% | ||
| ROE | 83.39% | ||
| ROIC | 37.52% |
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's Profit Margin of 35.76% is amongst the best of the industry. KLA outperforms 94.20% of its industry peers.
- KLA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 43.09%, KLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KLA has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 62.21%, KLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- KLA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 43.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.76% | ||
| GM | 62.21% |
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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), KLA is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for KLA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, KLA has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for KLA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- KLA has an Altman-Z score of 12.61. This indicates that KLA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of KLA (12.61) is better than 85.51% of its industry peers.
- KLA has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.34. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.34 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- KLA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.34) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
- KLA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.08, KLA is doing worse than 92.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.61 |
ROIC/WACC3.41
WACC10.99%
2.3 Liquidity
- KLA has a Current Ratio of 2.83. This indicates that KLA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of KLA (2.83) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- KLA has a Quick Ratio of 2.00. This indicates that KLA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- KLA has a better Quick ratio (2.00) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.43% over the past year.
- 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.
- Looking at the last year, KLA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.49% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, KLA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.93% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)29.43%
EPS 3Y16.32%
EPS 5Y26.37%
EPS Q2Q%7.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.49%
Revenue growth 3Y9.69%
Revenue growth 5Y15.93%
Sales Q2Q%7.16%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.51% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- KLA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.53%
EPS Next 2Y18.55%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
EPS Next 5Y12.51%
Revenue Next Year10.71%
Revenue Next 2Y14.55%
Revenue Next 3Y13%
Revenue Next 5Y8.56%
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
- KLA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 40.45.
- KLA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.93, KLA is valued a bit more expensive.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.62, KLA can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- KLA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- KLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.77.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.62 |
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.
- 72.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KLA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 31.54 |
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.
- KLA's earnings are expected to grow with 16.77% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.51
PEG (5Y)1.53
EPS Next 2Y18.55%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- KLA has a yearly dividend return of 0.57%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.82, KLA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, KLA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
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 21.58% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of KLA is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP21.58%
EPS Next 2Y18.55%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
FRA:KLA (2/9/2026, 10:00:04 AM)
1216
+5.2 (+0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners94.36%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap159.77B
Revenue(TTM)12.74B
Net Income(TTM)4.56B
Analysts74.29
Price Target1416.22 (16.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
Yearly Dividend5.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.33%
DP21.58%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-0.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.45%
Max EPS beat(2)0.34%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.45%
Max EPS beat(4)7.44%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)2.75%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)3.2%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)3.72%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.61%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.51%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.72%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.98%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.4%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.37%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.83%
PT rev (1m)22.98%
PT rev (3m)53.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.91%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.62 | ||
| P/S | 14.79 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.53 | ||
| P/B | 34.48 | ||
| P/tB | 56.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 31.54 |
EPS(TTM)30.06
EY2.47%
EPS(NY)39.71
Fwd EY3.27%
FCF(TTM)28.25
FCFY2.32%
OCF(TTM)30.76
OCFY2.53%
SpS82.24
BVpS35.27
TBVpS21.47
PEG (NY)3.51
PEG (5Y)1.53
Graham Number154.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 27.26% | ||
| ROE | 83.39% | ||
| ROCE | 43.12% | ||
| ROIC | 37.52% | ||
| ROICexc | 63.47% | ||
| ROICexgc | 88.64% | ||
| OM | 43.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.76% | ||
| GM | 62.21% | ||
| FCFM | 34.35% |
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 Turnover0.76
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.34 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.92 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.61 |
F-Score9
WACC10.99%
ROIC/WACC3.41
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)29.43%
EPS 3Y16.32%
EPS 5Y26.37%
EPS Q2Q%7.93%
EPS Next Y11.53%
EPS Next 2Y18.55%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
EPS Next 5Y12.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.49%
Revenue growth 3Y9.69%
Revenue growth 5Y15.93%
Sales Q2Q%7.16%
Revenue Next Year10.71%
Revenue Next 2Y14.55%
Revenue Next 3Y13%
Revenue Next 5Y8.56%
EBIT growth 1Y26.85%
EBIT growth 3Y9.45%
EBIT growth 5Y23.31%
EBIT Next Year15.2%
EBIT Next 3Y14.02%
EBIT Next 5Y11.09%
FCF growth 1Y38.2%
FCF growth 3Y7.58%
FCF growth 5Y18.14%
OCF growth 1Y37.12%
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 for KLA 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.
Can you provide the financial health for KLA stock?
The financial health rating of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) is 8 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) stock?
The dividend rating of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.58%.