KLA CORP (KLA.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:KLA • US4824801009
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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
- KLA had positive earnings in the past year.
- KLA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years KLA has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years KLA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- KLA has a Return On Assets of 27.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KLA outperforms 93.85% of its industry peers.
- KLA has a Return On Equity of 83.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KLA outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 37.18%, KLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KLA is significantly above the industry average of 16.18%.
- 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 35.76%, KLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- KLA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of KLA (42.71%) is better than 93.85% of its industry peers.
- KLA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 61.91%, KLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.08% 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 | 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.
- 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
- KLA has an Altman-Z score of 14.97. This indicates that KLA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- KLA has a better Altman-Z score (14.97) than 70.77% 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.34, KLA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% 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.
- KLA's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.08 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KLA is outperformed by 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 | 1.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.97 |
ROIC/WACC3.11
WACC11.97%
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 better Current ratio (2.83) than 64.62% 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 64.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.83 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2 |
3. KLA.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 29.43% over the past year.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.55% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y11.94%
EPS Next 2Y21.12%
EPS Next 3Y19.11%
EPS Next 5Y18.23%
Revenue Next Year11.04%
Revenue Next 2Y16.55%
Revenue Next 3Y14.59%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 50.68, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KLA.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KLA is on the same level as its industry peers.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KLA to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.95), we can say KLA is valued expensively.
- KLA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.76.
- 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 38.68. KLA is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.76 |
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 60.00% 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 63.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 53.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 39.41 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates KLA does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- The excellent profitability rating of KLA may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KLA's earnings are expected to grow with 19.11% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)4.25
PEG (5Y)1.92
EPS Next 2Y21.12%
EPS Next 3Y19.11%
5. KLA.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- KLA has a yearly dividend return of 0.44%, which is pretty low.
- KLA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.62.
- 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 | 0.44% |
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 Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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 around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.58%
EPS Next 2Y21.12%
EPS Next 3Y19.11%
KLA.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:KLA (4/20/2026, 3:11:36 PM)
1523
+22.6 (+1.51%)
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 Owners93.9%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap199.63B
Revenue(TTM)12.74B
Net Income(TTM)4.56B
Analysts78.89
Price Target1456.77 (-4.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.44% |
Yearly Dividend5.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.33%
DP21.58%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)2.49%
PT rev (3m)22.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.87%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 36.76 | ||
| P/S | 18.48 | ||
| P/FCF | 53.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 49.41 | ||
| P/B | 43.09 | ||
| P/tB | 70.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 39.41 |
EPS(TTM)30.05
EY1.97%
EPS(NY)41.43
Fwd EY2.72%
FCF(TTM)28.31
FCFY1.86%
OCF(TTM)30.82
OCFY2.02%
SpS82.42
BVpS35.35
TBVpS21.52
PEG (NY)4.25
PEG (5Y)1.92
Graham Number154.591 (-89.85%)
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 | 14.97 |
F-Score9
WACC11.97%
ROIC/WACC3.11
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 Y11.94%
EPS Next 2Y21.12%
EPS Next 3Y19.11%
EPS Next 5Y18.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.49%
Revenue growth 3Y9.69%
Revenue growth 5Y15.93%
Sales Q2Q%7.16%
Revenue Next Year11.04%
Revenue Next 2Y16.55%
Revenue Next 3Y14.59%
Revenue Next 5Y12.55%
EBIT growth 1Y25.71%
EBIT growth 3Y9.45%
EBIT growth 5Y23.31%
EBIT Next Year18.1%
EBIT Next 3Y19.03%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for KLA CORP?
KLA CORP (KLA.DE) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of KLA CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KLA CORP (KLA.DE) is 50.68 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 43.09.
What is the earnings growth outlook for KLA CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KLA CORP (KLA.DE) is expected to grow by 11.94% in the next year.