KLA CORP (KLA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:KLA - US4824801009 - Common Stock
1056.6 EUR
+0.6 (+0.06%)
Overall KLA gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated KLA against 65 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. KLA has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 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.
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
The Return On Assets of KLA (25.96%) is better than 93.85% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 84.99%, KLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 38.07%, KLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KLA is significantly above the industry average of 15.14%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 33.83%, KLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.92% of the companies in the same industry.
KLA's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
KLA has a Operating Margin of 42.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KLA outperforms 95.38% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KLA has grown nicely.
KLA has a Gross Margin of 61.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KLA outperforms 86.15% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KLA has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, KLA has less shares outstanding
KLA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KLA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KLA has an Altman-Z score of 11.12. This indicates that KLA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KLA's Altman-Z score of 11.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KLA outperforms 76.92% 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 66.15% of the companies in the same industry.
KLA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KLA (1.18) is worse than 90.77% of its industry peers.
Although KLA does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. 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 | 1.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.52 | ||
| Altman-Z | 11.12 |
ROIC/WACC3.64
WACC10.46%
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 67.69% 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.
The Quick ratio of KLA (1.88) is better than 66.15% 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.
Based on estimates for the next years, KLA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.43% on average per year.
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
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
KLA is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 35.34.
KLA's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
KLA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 26.28.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.81 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KLA.
KLA's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
KLA is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KLA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KLA is valued a bit cheaper than 67.69% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.77 |
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.
PEG (NY)3.72
PEG (5Y)1.34
EPS Next 2Y13.17%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KLA has a yearly dividend return of 0.63%, which is pretty low.
KLA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.18.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, KLA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.63% |
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.
KLA's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP22.67%
EPS Next 2Y13.17%
EPS Next 3Y11.88%
FRA:KLA (12/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
1056.6
+0.6 (+0.06%)
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 Cap138.83B
Revenue(TTM)12.52B
Net Income(TTM)4.24B
Analysts73.14
Price Target1123.66 (6.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.63% |
Yearly Dividend5.83
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)21.92%
PT rev (3m)41.41%
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)1.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 35.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.81 | ||
| P/S | 12.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 38.03 | ||
| P/B | 32.41 | ||
| P/tB | 57.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.77 |
EPS(TTM)29.9
EY2.83%
EPS(NY)36.67
Fwd EY3.47%
FCF(TTM)25.33
FCFY2.4%
OCF(TTM)27.78
OCFY2.63%
SpS81.91
BVpS32.6
TBVpS18.29
PEG (NY)3.72
PEG (5Y)1.34
Graham Number148.1
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 | 11.12 |
F-Score9
WACC10.46%
ROIC/WACC3.64
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 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 9.51% in the next year.