KLA CORP (KLAC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:KLAC • US4824801009

1480.3 USD
+10.11 (+0.69%)
At close: Feb 18, 2026
1480.3 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/18/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, KLAC scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KLAC was compared to 113 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 growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination! These ratings would make KLAC suitable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • KLAC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • KLAC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • KLAC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years KLAC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • The Return On Assets of KLAC (27.26%) is better than 97.35% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of KLAC (83.39%) is better than 98.23% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of KLAC (37.18%) is better than 98.23% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KLAC is significantly above the industry average of 10.70%.
  • 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 94.69% of its industry peers.
  • KLAC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 42.71%, KLAC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KLAC has grown nicely.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 61.91%, KLAC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.73% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KLAC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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. Health

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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KLAC has less shares outstanding
  • KLAC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for KLAC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 12.87. This indicates that KLAC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of KLAC (12.87) is better than 78.76% 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.
  • KLAC's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KLAC outperforms 69.03% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.08 is on the high side and indicates that KLAC has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of KLAC (1.08) is worse than 86.73% of its industry peers.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for KLAC, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.08
Debt/FCF 1.34
Altman-Z 12.87
ROIC/WACC3.46
WACC10.75%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 2.83 indicates that KLAC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 2.83, KLAC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KLAC has a Quick Ratio of 2.00. This indicates that KLAC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • KLAC has a Quick ratio (2.00) which is comparable to the rest of the 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. Growth

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.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 15.93% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, KLAC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.23% on average per year.
  • KLAC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.14% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.53%
EPS Next 2Y18.55%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
EPS Next 5Y18.23%
Revenue Next Year10.71%
Revenue Next 2Y14.55%
Revenue Next 3Y13%
Revenue Next 5Y10.14%

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.
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
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 41.76, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KLAC.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KLAC is valued a bit cheaper than 74.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KLAC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.61, the valuation of KLAC can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KLAC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.16, KLAC is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.76
Fwd PE 31.61
KLAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKLAC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, KLAC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 75.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KLAC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.33
EV/EBITDA 32.68
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.
  • KLAC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as KLAC's earnings are expected to grow with 16.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.62
PEG (5Y)1.58
EPS Next 2Y18.55%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • KLAC has a yearly dividend return of 0.52%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.50, KLAC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, KLAC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.52%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of KLAC grows each year by 15.33%, which is quite nice.
  • 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 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

  • KLAC pays out 21.58% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • KLAC's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.58%
EPS Next 2Y18.55%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
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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KLA CORP

NASDAQ:KLAC (2/18/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 1480.3 0 (0%)

1480.3

+10.11 (+0.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners94.36%
Inst Owner Change-1.16%
Ins Owners0.05%
Ins Owner Change-7.73%
Market Cap194.04B
Revenue(TTM)12.74B
Net Income(TTM)4.56B
Analysts77.3
Price Target1669.04 (12.75%)
Short Float %1.99%
Short Ratio2.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.52%
Yearly Dividend6.79
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.33%
DP21.58%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years19
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)24.26%
PT rev (3m)55.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.76%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.91%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 41.76
Fwd PE 31.61
P/S 15.23
P/FCF 44.33
P/OCF 40.71
P/B 35.5
P/tB 58.32
EV/EBITDA 32.68
EPS(TTM)35.45
EY2.39%
EPS(NY)46.83
Fwd EY3.16%
FCF(TTM)33.39
FCFY2.26%
OCF(TTM)36.36
OCFY2.46%
SpS97.23
BVpS41.7
TBVpS25.38
PEG (NY)3.62
PEG (5Y)1.58
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 12.87
F-Score9
WACC10.75%
ROIC/WACC3.46
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 Y11.53%
EPS Next 2Y18.55%
EPS Next 3Y16.77%
EPS Next 5Y18.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.49%
Revenue growth 3Y9.69%
Revenue growth 5Y15.93%
Sales Q2Q%7.16%
Revenue Next Year10.71%
Revenue Next 2Y14.55%
Revenue Next 3Y13%
Revenue Next 5Y10.14%
EBIT growth 1Y25.71%
EBIT growth 3Y9.45%
EBIT growth 5Y23.31%
EBIT Next Year15.2%
EBIT Next 3Y14.02%
EBIT Next 5Y14.24%
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 11.53% in the next year.