KLA CORP (KLA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:KLA - US4824801009 - Common Stock
992.4 EUR
-10 (-1%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to KLA. KLA was compared to 63 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 expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. With these ratings, KLA could be worth investigating further 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.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 25.96%, KLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
KLA has a Return On Equity of 84.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KLA outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 38.07%, KLA belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.83% of the companies in the same industry.
KLA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 34.16%. This is significantly above the industry average of 14.81%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (38.07%) for KLA is above the 3 year average (34.16%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 95.24% 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 95.24% of its industry peers.
KLA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 61.99%, KLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for KLA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
KLA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for KLA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.71 indicates that KLA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KLA (10.71) is better than 77.78% 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.52, KLA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.18, KLA is not doing good in the industry: 87.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 | 10.71 |
ROIC/WACC3.57
WACC10.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.69 indicates that KLA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KLA's Current ratio of 2.69 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KLA outperforms 68.25% 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.
KLA's Quick ratio of 1.88 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KLA outperforms 65.08% 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!
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)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
Based on estimates for the next years, KLA will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.51% on average per year.
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 3Y11.91%
EPS Next 5Y12.51%
Revenue Next Year8.11%
Revenue Next 2Y9.54%
Revenue Next 3Y8.96%
Revenue Next 5Y8.43%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 33.21 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KLA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KLA is on the same level as its industry peers.
KLA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.56.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.38 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 cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than KLA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KLA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.49% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.41 |
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.
KLA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.66
PEG (5Y)1.26
EPS Next 2Y12.56%
EPS Next 3Y11.91%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.65%, KLA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
KLA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.18.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, KLA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.65% |
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 3Y11.91%
FRA:KLA (11/17/2025, 3:40:57 PM)
992.4
-10 (-1%)
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 Cap130.68B
Revenue(TTM)12.52B
Net Income(TTM)4.24B
Analysts73.71
Price Target910.36 (-8.27%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.65% |
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)12.52%
PT rev (3m)17.41%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.38 | ||
| P/S | 12.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 35.83 | ||
| P/B | 30.53 | ||
| P/tB | 54.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.41 |
EPS(TTM)29.88
EY3.01%
EPS(NY)36.24
Fwd EY3.65%
FCF(TTM)25.25
FCFY2.54%
OCF(TTM)27.7
OCFY2.79%
SpS81.66
BVpS32.5
TBVpS18.23
PEG (NY)3.66
PEG (5Y)1.26
Graham Number147.82
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 | 10.71 |
F-Score9
WACC10.67%
ROIC/WACC3.57
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 3Y11.91%
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 3Y8.96%
Revenue Next 5Y8.43%
EBIT growth 1Y32.78%
EBIT growth 3Y9.45%
EBIT growth 5Y23.31%
EBIT Next Year12.95%
EBIT Next 3Y12.49%
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.