KLA CORP (KLA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KLA - US4824801009 - Common Stock
1005.8 EUR
+10.3 (+1.03%)
Taking everything into account, KLA scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KLA was compared to 62 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. These ratings would make KLA suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KLA was profitable.
KLA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
KLA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years KLA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of KLA (25.96%) is better than 93.55% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of KLA (84.99%) is better than 98.39% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of KLA (38.07%) is better than 95.16% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KLA is significantly above the industry average of 15.39%.
The 3 year average ROIC (34.16%) for KLA is below the current ROIC(38.07%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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 95.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KLA has grown nicely.
KLA's Operating Margin of 42.86% is amongst the best of the industry. KLA outperforms 93.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KLA has grown nicely.
KLA has a better Gross Margin (61.99%) than 83.87% 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
KLA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KLA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.66 indicates that KLA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KLA (10.66) is better than 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.52, KLA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.18 is on the high side and indicates that KLA has dependencies on debt financing.
KLA's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KLA is outperformed by 90.32% 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 | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.66 |
ROIC/WACC3.59
WACC10.61%
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 has a Current ratio of 2.69. This is in the better half of the industry: KLA outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that KLA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of KLA (1.88) is better than 69.35% 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.
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
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.43% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y9.08%
EPS Next 2Y12.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
EPS Next 5Y12.51%
Revenue Next Year8.11%
Revenue Next 2Y9.54%
Revenue Next 3Y9.18%
Revenue Next 5Y8.43%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 33.43, 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.31. KLA is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.56, the valuation of KLA can be described as expensive.
KLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. KLA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of KLA indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: KLA is more expensive than 61.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KLA is valued a bit cheaper than 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.26 |
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)3.68
PEG (5Y)1.27
EPS Next 2Y12.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.66%, KLA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
KLA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.15.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.66, KLA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
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 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 2Y12.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
FRA:KLA (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1005.8
+10.3 (+1.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap132.15B
Revenue(TTM)12.52B
Net Income(TTM)4.24B
Analysts73.71
Price Target1155.75 (14.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
Yearly Dividend5.87
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)42.85%
PT rev (3m)45.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.83%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.56 | ||
| P/S | 12.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 35.98 | ||
| P/B | 30.66 | ||
| P/tB | 54.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.26 |
EPS(TTM)30.09
EY2.99%
EPS(NY)36.5
Fwd EY3.63%
FCF(TTM)25.48
FCFY2.53%
OCF(TTM)27.96
OCFY2.78%
SpS82.42
BVpS32.8
TBVpS18.4
PEG (NY)3.68
PEG (5Y)1.27
Graham Number149.03
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 | 10.66 |
F-Score9
WACC10.61%
ROIC/WACC3.59
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 Y9.08%
EPS Next 2Y12.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.8%
EPS Next 5Y12.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.11%
Revenue growth 3Y9.69%
Revenue growth 5Y15.93%
Sales Q2Q%12.96%
Revenue Next Year8.11%
Revenue Next 2Y9.54%
Revenue Next 3Y9.18%
Revenue Next 5Y8.43%
EBIT growth 1Y32.78%
EBIT growth 3Y9.45%
EBIT growth 5Y23.31%
EBIT Next Year12.95%
EBIT Next 3Y12.45%
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 9.08% in the next year.