KLA CORP (KLAC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:KLAC • US4824801009

1418.64 USD
+9.07 (+0.64%)
At close: Mar 13, 2026
1416.71 USD
-1.93 (-0.14%)
After Hours: 3/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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This KLAC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

7

Overall KLAC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated KLAC against 115 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. KLAC gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. KLAC is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. With these ratings, KLAC could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. KLAC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KLAC was profitable.
  • KLAC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • KLAC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KLAC had a positive operating cash flow.
KLAC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKLAC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 27.26%, KLAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KLAC has a better Return On Equity (83.39%) than 99.13% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 37.18%, KLAC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.26% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for KLAC is significantly above the industry average of 10.52%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (37.18%) for KLAC is above the 3 year average (34.16%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
KLAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKLAC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50 100 150 200

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of KLAC (35.76%) is better than 93.91% of its industry peers.
  • KLAC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 42.71%, KLAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KLAC has grown nicely.
  • KLAC has a Gross Margin of 61.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. KLAC outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KLAC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
KLAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKLAC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. KLAC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • KLAC 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 KLAC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KLAC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KLAC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
KLAC Yearly Shares OutstandingKLAC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
KLAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKLAC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • KLAC has an Altman-Z score of 12.45. This indicates that KLAC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of KLAC (12.45) is better than 75.65% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KLAC is 1.34, which is an excellent value as it means it would take KLAC, only 1.34 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of KLAC (1.34) is better than 70.43% of its industry peers.
  • KLAC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of KLAC (1.08) is worse than 87.83% of its industry peers.
  • Although KLAC'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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.08
Debt/FCF 1.34
Altman-Z 12.45
ROIC/WACC3.24
WACC11.46%
KLAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKLAC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • KLAC has a Current Ratio of 2.83. This indicates that KLAC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • KLAC's Current ratio of 2.83 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KLAC outperforms 49.57% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 2.00 indicates that KLAC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.00, KLAC is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.83
Quick Ratio 2
KLAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKLAC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. KLAC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • KLAC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 29.43%, which is quite impressive.
  • KLAC 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, KLAC 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

  • KLAC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 18.23% yearly.
  • KLAC 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 Year10.91%
Revenue Next 2Y15.33%
Revenue Next 3Y13.43%
Revenue Next 5Y12.55%

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 estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
KLAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKLAC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5B 10B 15B 20B
KLAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKLAC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 20 40 60

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4. KLAC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 40.02, KLAC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • KLAC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KLAC is cheaper than 72.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.70. KLAC is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.76, KLAC can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • KLAC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KLAC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.84), we can say KLAC is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.02
Fwd PE 29.76
KLAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKLAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 66.09% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KLAC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, KLAC is valued a bit cheaper than 73.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.48
EV/EBITDA 31.32
KLAC Per share dataKLAC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

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 KLAC may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • KLAC's earnings are expected to grow with 17.48% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.42
PEG (5Y)1.52
EPS Next 2Y19.61%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%

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5. KLAC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.53%, KLAC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.49, KLAC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.53, KLAC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.53%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of KLAC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.33%!
  • KLAC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • KLAC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.33%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years19
KLAC Yearly Dividends per shareKLAC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 21.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KLAC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of KLAC is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.58%
EPS Next 2Y19.61%
EPS Next 3Y17.48%
KLAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKLAC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B
KLAC Dividend Payout.KLAC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KLAC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KLAC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KLA CORP

NASDAQ:KLAC (3/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 1416.71 -1.93 (-0.14%)

1418.64

+9.07 (+0.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners93.59%
Inst Owner Change1.58%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-2.85%
Market Cap185.96B
Revenue(TTM)12.74B
Net Income(TTM)4.56B
Analysts77.84
Price Target1700.62 (19.88%)
Short Float %2.22%
Short Ratio2.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.53%
Yearly Dividend6.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.33%
DP21.58%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date02-17
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)1.89%
PT rev (3m)29.79%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 40.02
Fwd PE 29.76
P/S 14.59
P/FCF 42.48
P/OCF 39.01
P/B 34.02
P/tB 55.89
EV/EBITDA 31.32
EPS(TTM)35.45
EY2.5%
EPS(NY)47.67
Fwd EY3.36%
FCF(TTM)33.39
FCFY2.35%
OCF(TTM)36.36
OCFY2.56%
SpS97.23
BVpS41.7
TBVpS25.38
PEG (NY)3.42
PEG (5Y)1.52
Graham Number182.37
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 12.45
F-Score9
WACC11.46%
ROIC/WACC3.24
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 Year10.91%
Revenue Next 2Y15.33%
Revenue Next 3Y13.43%
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 / KLAC FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KLA CORP (KLAC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to KLAC.


Can you provide the valuation status for KLA CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KLA CORP (KLAC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for KLA CORP?

KLA CORP (KLAC) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the financial health of KLA CORP (KLAC) stock?

The financial health rating of KLA CORP (KLAC) is 8 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KLAC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KLA CORP (KLAC) is expected to grow by 11.72% in the next year.