KLA CORP (KLA.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:KLA • US4824801009
Current stock price
1273.4 EUR
-4.4 (-0.34%)
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This KLA.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KLA.DE Profitability Analysis
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.
- In the past 5 years KLA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- KLA has a better Return On Assets (27.26%) than 93.10% of its industry peers.
- KLA's Return On Equity of 83.39% is amongst the best of the industry. KLA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of KLA (37.18%) is better than 94.83% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KLA is significantly above the industry average of 14.64%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (34.16%) for KLA is below the current ROIC(37.18%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 27.26% | ||
| ROE | 83.39% | ||
| ROIC | 37.18% |
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 (35.76%) is better than 91.38% of its industry peers.
- KLA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- KLA has a better Operating Margin (42.71%) than 96.55% of its industry peers.
- KLA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of KLA (61.91%) is better than 81.03% of its industry peers.
- KLA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 42.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.76% | ||
| GM | 61.91% |
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. KLA.DE Health Analysis
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.
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 12.85 indicates that KLA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of KLA (12.85) is better than 74.14% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of KLA is 1.34, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KLA, only 1.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.34, KLA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08 is on the high side and indicates that KLA has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.08, KLA is doing worse than 91.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- Although KLA's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.85 |
ROIC/WACC3.22
WACC11.56%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.83 indicates that KLA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- KLA has a Current ratio of 2.83. This is in the better half of the industry: KLA outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.00 indicates that KLA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.00, KLA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2 |
3. KLA.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KLA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.43%, 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.
- The Revenue has grown by 17.49% in the past year. This is quite good.
- 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)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
- KLA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.23% yearly.
- KLA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.72%
EPS Next 2Y19.61%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%
EPS Next 5Y18.23%
Revenue Next Year11.08%
Revenue Next 2Y16.52%
Revenue Next 3Y14.67%
Revenue Next 5Y12.55%
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 estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. KLA.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- KLA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.37.
- 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 24.88, KLA is valued quite expensively.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 30.76, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KLA.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as KLA.
- KLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KLA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KLA is more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- KLA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KLA is cheaper than 70.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.6 |
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.
- KLA's earnings are expected to grow with 17.48% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.53
PEG (5Y)1.57
EPS Next 2Y19.61%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%
5. KLA.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KLA has a yearly dividend return of 0.52%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.78, KLA has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.52, KLA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.52% |
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
- 21.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KLA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- KLA's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.58%
EPS Next 2Y19.61%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%
KLA.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:KLA (3/27/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
1273.4
-4.4 (-0.34%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)01-29 2026-01-29/amc
Earnings (Next)04-23 2026-04-23/amc
Inst Owners93.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap166.92B
Revenue(TTM)12.74B
Net Income(TTM)4.56B
Analysts77.84
Price Target1421.4 (11.62%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.52% |
Yearly Dividend5.9
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)0%
PT rev (3m)23.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.76 | ||
| P/S | 15.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.33 | ||
| P/B | 35.17 | ||
| P/tB | 57.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 32.6 |
EPS(TTM)30.78
EY2.42%
EPS(NY)41.39
Fwd EY3.25%
FCF(TTM)29
FCFY2.28%
OCF(TTM)31.57
OCFY2.48%
SpS84.42
BVpS36.21
TBVpS22.04
PEG (NY)3.53
PEG (5Y)1.57
Graham Number158.35
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 27.26% | ||
| ROE | 83.39% | ||
| ROCE | 42.73% | ||
| ROIC | 37.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 62.9% | ||
| ROICexgc | 87.85% | ||
| OM | 42.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 35.76% | ||
| GM | 61.91% | ||
| 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 | 1.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 99.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.74 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.7% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.85 |
F-Score9
WACC11.56%
ROIC/WACC3.22
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 Y11.72%
EPS Next 2Y19.61%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%
EPS Next 5Y18.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.49%
Revenue growth 3Y9.69%
Revenue growth 5Y15.93%
Sales Q2Q%7.16%
Revenue Next Year11.08%
Revenue Next 2Y16.52%
Revenue Next 3Y14.67%
Revenue Next 5Y12.55%
EBIT growth 1Y25.71%
EBIT growth 3Y9.45%
EBIT growth 5Y23.31%
EBIT Next Year18.27%
EBIT Next 3Y17.78%
EBIT Next 5Y15.61%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.58%.