MKS INC (MKSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:MKSI - US55306N1046 - Common Stock
145 USD
+4.62 (+3.29%)
Overall MKSI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MKSI against 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. There are concerns on the financial health of MKSI while its profitability can be described as average. MKSI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MKSI had positive earnings in the past year.
MKSI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MKSI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years MKSI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
MKSI's Return On Assets of 3.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 58.93% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.73%, MKSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.32% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of MKSI (5.49%) is better than 65.18% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MKSI is significantly below the industry average of 10.86%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.62%) for MKSI is below the current ROIC(5.49%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.18% | ||
| ROE | 10.73% | ||
| ROIC | 5.49% |
ROA(3y)-5.03%
ROA(5y)1.21%
ROE(3y)-19.62%
ROE(5y)-4.99%
ROIC(3y)4.62%
ROIC(5y)7.73%
1.3 Margins
MKSI's Profit Margin of 7.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKSI has declined.
MKSI has a Operating Margin of 14.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKSI outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKSI has remained more or less at the same level.
MKSI has a Gross Margin of 46.96%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKSI outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MKSI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.28% | ||
| GM | 46.96% |
OM growth 3Y-17.07%
OM growth 5Y0.74%
PM growth 3Y-34.31%
PM growth 5Y-6.44%
GM growth 3Y0.59%
GM growth 5Y1.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MKSI is destroying value.
MKSI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MKSI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MKSI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
MKSI has an Altman-Z score of 1.88. This is not the best score and indicates that MKSI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MKSI has a Altman-Z score of 1.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: MKSI underperforms 65.18% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MKSI is 8.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take MKSI, 8.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MKSI has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.12) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MKSI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.64. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
MKSI's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI is outperformed by 91.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC10.36%
2.3 Liquidity
MKSI has a Current Ratio of 2.86. This indicates that MKSI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.86, MKSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.68% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.81 indicates that MKSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MKSI has a Quick ratio (1.81) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 35.00% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.75% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, MKSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.13% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MKSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.55% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)35%
EPS 3Y-16.71%
EPS 5Y7.75%
EPS Q2Q%12.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.13%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y13.55%
Sales Q2Q%10.27%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, MKSI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.77% on average per year.
MKSI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.47%
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.45%
Revenue Next 2Y6.87%
Revenue Next 3Y6.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 19.18 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MKSI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MKSI is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
MKSI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.51.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.64, MKSI is valued correctly.
84.82% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
MKSI is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MKSI is valued a bit cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MKSI is valued cheaper than 86.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.61 |
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 decent profitability rating of MKSI may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as MKSI's earnings are expected to grow with 15.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)2.47
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MKSI has a yearly dividend return of 0.61%, which is pretty low.
MKSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.21.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, MKSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MKSI has a limited annual growth rate of 1.94%.
MKSI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
MKSI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
21.15% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MKSI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
MKSI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP21.15%
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.77%
NASDAQ:MKSI (11/19/2025, 10:46:49 AM)
145
+4.62 (+3.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners113.15%
Inst Owner Change1.64%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change-2.36%
Market Cap9.74B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)279.00M
Analysts80
Price Target144.22 (-0.54%)
Short Float %5.21%
Short Ratio2.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.94%
DP21.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.46%
Min EPS beat(2)2.02%
Max EPS beat(2)6.9%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.26%
Min EPS beat(4)2.02%
Max EPS beat(4)16.31%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)22.47%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)58.98%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)45.98%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.19%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.49%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.76%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.19%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.97%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.17%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.61%
PT rev (1m)16.03%
PT rev (3m)19.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)18.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)21.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.64 | ||
| P/S | 2.54 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.34 | ||
| P/B | 3.75 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.61 |
EPS(TTM)7.56
EY5.21%
EPS(NY)8.71
Fwd EY6.01%
FCF(TTM)7.89
FCFY5.44%
OCF(TTM)10.11
OCFY6.97%
SpS57.04
BVpS38.71
TBVpS-32.15
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)2.47
Graham Number81.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.18% | ||
| ROE | 10.73% | ||
| ROCE | 6.94% | ||
| ROIC | 5.49% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.78% | ||
| OM | 14.3% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.28% | ||
| GM | 46.96% | ||
| FCFM | 13.83% |
ROA(3y)-5.03%
ROA(5y)1.21%
ROE(3y)-19.62%
ROE(5y)-4.99%
ROIC(3y)4.62%
ROIC(5y)7.73%
ROICexc(3y)5.1%
ROICexc(5y)9.65%
ROICexgc(3y)18.5%
ROICexgc(5y)27.17%
ROCE(3y)5.85%
ROCE(5y)9.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-28.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y-33.31%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.61%
OM growth 3Y-17.07%
OM growth 5Y0.74%
PM growth 3Y-34.31%
PM growth 5Y-6.44%
GM growth 3Y0.59%
GM growth 5Y1.73%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 76.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 189.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
F-Score7
WACC10.36%
ROIC/WACC0.53
Cap/Depr(3y)43.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)35%
EPS 3Y-16.71%
EPS 5Y7.75%
EPS Q2Q%12.21%
EPS Next Y10.47%
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.13%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y13.55%
Sales Q2Q%10.27%
Revenue Next Year7.45%
Revenue Next 2Y6.87%
Revenue Next 3Y6.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y13.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.49%
EBIT growth 5Y14.38%
EBIT Next Year35.5%
EBIT Next 3Y15.86%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y147.66%
FCF growth 3Y-9.48%
FCF growth 5Y17.82%
OCF growth 1Y110.87%
OCF growth 3Y-6.19%
OCF growth 5Y16.65%
MKS INC / MKSI FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MKSI.
What is the valuation status of MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MKS INC (MKSI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for MKS INC?
MKS INC (MKSI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
The financial health rating of MKS INC (MKSI) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
The dividend rating of MKS INC (MKSI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.15%.