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MKS INC (MKSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:MKSI - US55306N1046 - Common Stock

161.82 USD
-0.99 (-0.61%)
Last: 12/30/2025, 8:00:01 PM
161.82 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/30/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, MKSI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MKSI was compared to 113 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. MKSI has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. MKSI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MKSI was profitable.
MKSI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
MKSI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
MKSI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
MKSI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFMKSI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B -1.5B

1.2 Ratios

MKSI has a Return On Assets of 3.18%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKSI outperforms 57.52% of its industry peers.
MKSI has a Return On Equity of 10.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKSI outperforms 71.68% of its industry peers.
MKSI has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.49%) than 64.60% 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 10.75%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.49%) for MKSI is above the 3 year average (4.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
MKSI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMKSI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 7.28%, MKSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.72% of the companies in the same industry.
MKSI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.30%, MKSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.91% of the companies in the same industry.
MKSI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 46.96%, MKSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.64% of the companies in the same industry.
MKSI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
MKSI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMKSI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MKSI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MKSI has more shares outstanding
MKSI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
MKSI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MKSI Yearly Shares OutstandingMKSI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
MKSI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsMKSI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.03 indicates that MKSI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.03, MKSI is not doing good in the industry: 67.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
MKSI has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.12. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MKSI would need 8.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MKSI (8.12) 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.64, MKSI is not doing good in the industry: 92.04% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.64
Debt/FCF 8.12
Altman-Z 2.03
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC10.41%
MKSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMKSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

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.
The Current ratio of MKSI (2.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MKSI has a Quick Ratio of 1.81. This is a normal value and indicates that MKSI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
MKSI has a worse Quick ratio (1.81) than 60.18% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.86
Quick Ratio 1.81
MKSI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesMKSI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

MKSI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, MKSI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.75% on average per year.
MKSI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.13%.
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

MKSI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.80% yearly.
MKSI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.45% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
EPS Next 5Y11.8%
Revenue Next Year9.16%
Revenue Next 2Y8.3%
Revenue Next 3Y8.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.45%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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.
MKSI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMKSI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B
MKSI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesMKSI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.40, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MKSI.
MKSI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MKSI is cheaper than 84.96% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MKSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.77), we can say MKSI is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.15, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MKSI.
MKSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MKSI is cheaper than 84.07% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.35. MKSI is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.4
Fwd PE 18.15
MKSI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMKSI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

MKSI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MKSI is cheaper than 76.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MKSI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MKSI is cheaper than 87.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.51
EV/EBITDA 16.3
MKSI Per share dataMKSI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
MKSI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
MKSI's earnings are expected to grow with 15.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)2.76
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MKSI has a yearly dividend return of 0.54%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.56, MKSI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.54, MKSI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.54%

5.2 History

The dividend of MKSI has a limited annual growth rate of 1.94%.
MKSI has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
MKSI has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
MKSI Yearly Dividends per shareMKSI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

MKSI pays out 21.15% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
MKSI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP21.15%
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
MKSI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMKSI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B -1.5B
MKSI Dividend Payout.MKSI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MKSI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

MKS INC

NASDAQ:MKSI (12/30/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 161.82 0 (0%)

161.82

-0.99 (-0.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners110.19%
Inst Owner Change1.66%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change-0.47%
Market Cap10.87B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)279.00M
Analysts80
Price Target178.8 (10.49%)
Short Float %4.22%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.54%
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.94%
DP21.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date11-24 2025-11-24 (0.22)
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)2.46%
PT rev (3m)43.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.4
Fwd PE 18.15
P/S 2.84
P/FCF 20.51
P/OCF 16.01
P/B 4.18
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.3
EPS(TTM)7.56
EY4.67%
EPS(NY)8.91
Fwd EY5.51%
FCF(TTM)7.89
FCFY4.88%
OCF(TTM)10.11
OCFY6.25%
SpS57.03
BVpS38.71
TBVpS-32.14
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)2.76
Graham Number81.14
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.03
F-Score7
WACC10.41%
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 Y19.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
EPS Next 5Y11.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.13%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y13.55%
Sales Q2Q%10.27%
Revenue Next Year9.16%
Revenue Next 2Y8.3%
Revenue Next 3Y8.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.45%
EBIT growth 1Y13.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.49%
EBIT growth 5Y14.38%
EBIT Next Year36.9%
EBIT Next 3Y18.15%
EBIT Next 5Y13.61%
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%.