MKS INC (MKSI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:MKSI • US55306N1046
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This MKSI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. MKSI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year MKSI was profitable.
- MKSI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years MKSI 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years MKSI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- MKSI's Return On Assets of 3.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of MKSI (10.85%) is better than 73.04% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of MKSI (5.65%) is better than 66.09% of its industry peers.
- MKSI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.84%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.70%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (4.84%) for MKSI is below the current ROIC(5.65%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.35% | ||
| ROE | 10.85% | ||
| ROIC | 5.65% |
ROA(3y)-4.88%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)-18.48%
ROE(5y)-5.78%
ROIC(3y)4.84%
ROIC(5y)6.77%
1.3 Margins
- MKSI has a better Profit Margin (7.51%) than 62.61% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKSI has declined.
- MKSI has a Operating Margin of 14.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKSI outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
- MKSI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 46.74%, MKSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- MKSI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.51% | ||
| GM | 46.74% |
OM growth 3Y-8.8%
OM growth 5Y-6.48%
PM growth 3Y-7.19%
PM growth 5Y-12.96%
GM growth 3Y2.33%
GM growth 5Y0.74%
2. MKSI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so MKSI is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MKSI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- MKSI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for MKSI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- MKSI has an Altman-Z score of 2.55. 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.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 2.55, MKSI is not doing good in the industry: 64.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MKSI is 8.45, which is on the high side as it means it would take MKSI, 8.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- MKSI's Debt to FCF ratio of 8.45 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 47.83% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.53 is on the high side and indicates that MKSI has dependencies on debt financing.
- MKSI's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.53 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI is outperformed by 90.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC11.04%
2.3 Liquidity
- MKSI has a Current Ratio of 2.71. 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 2.71, MKSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.71 indicates that MKSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- MKSI's Quick ratio of 1.71 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI is outperformed by 66.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.71 |
3. MKSI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.76% over the past year.
- MKSI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.18% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, MKSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.62% in the last year.
- MKSI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 11.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.76%
EPS 3Y-7.76%
EPS 5Y1.18%
EPS Q2Q%14.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.62%
Revenue growth 3Y3.49%
Revenue growth 5Y11.03%
Sales Q2Q%10.48%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.72% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y26.9%
EPS Next 2Y24.02%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.76%
Revenue Next 2Y12.16%
Revenue Next 3Y10.84%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. MKSI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.82 indicates a quite expensive valuation of MKSI.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MKSI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MKSI is cheaper than 83.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.54, MKSI is valued at the same level.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.50, MKSI is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MKSI is valued a bit cheaper than 76.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MKSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.70), we can say MKSI is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of MKSI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: MKSI is cheaper than 78.26% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 83.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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 20.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)25.21
EPS Next 2Y24.02%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
5. MKSI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MKSI has a yearly dividend return of 0.42%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.50, MKSI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, MKSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MKSI has a limited annual growth rate of 1.85%.
- 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)1.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
- 20.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by MKSI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of MKSI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP20%
EPS Next 2Y24.02%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
MKSI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
235.02
+7.89 (+3.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05/amc
Inst Owners106.77%
Inst Owner Change-2.22%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change2.31%
Market Cap15.81B
Revenue(TTM)3.93B
Net Income(TTM)295.00M
Analysts80
Price Target285.88 (21.64%)
Short Float %5.77%
Short Ratio2.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.42% |
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.85%
DP20%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date02-23 2026-02-23 (0.25)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.25%
Max EPS beat(2)2.02%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.25%
Max EPS beat(4)16.31%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.83%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)55.02%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)45.69%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.53%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.19%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.47%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.86%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.49%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.41%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.51%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.67%
PT rev (1m)23.67%
PT rev (3m)59.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.5 | ||
| P/S | 4.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.5 | ||
| P/B | 5.81 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.31 |
EPS(TTM)7.88
EY3.35%
EPS(NY)10
Fwd EY4.25%
FCF(TTM)7.39
FCFY3.14%
OCF(TTM)9.59
OCFY4.08%
SpS58.44
BVpS40.43
TBVpS-29.67
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)25.21
Graham Number84.67
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.35% | ||
| ROE | 10.85% | ||
| ROCE | 7.15% | ||
| ROIC | 5.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.93% | ||
| OM | 14.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.51% | ||
| GM | 46.74% | ||
| FCFM | 12.65% |
ROA(3y)-4.88%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)-18.48%
ROE(5y)-5.78%
ROIC(3y)4.84%
ROIC(5y)6.77%
ROICexc(3y)5.33%
ROICexc(5y)8.15%
ROICexgc(3y)16.27%
ROICexgc(5y)24.18%
ROCE(3y)6.12%
ROCE(5y)8.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.98%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.4%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.65%
OM growth 3Y-8.8%
OM growth 5Y-6.48%
PM growth 3Y-7.19%
PM growth 5Y-12.96%
GM growth 3Y2.33%
GM growth 5Y0.74%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.45 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 43.02% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 71.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 168.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.55 |
F-Score7
WACC11.04%
ROIC/WACC0.51
Cap/Depr(3y)32.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)51.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.15%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.4%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.76%
EPS 3Y-7.76%
EPS 5Y1.18%
EPS Q2Q%14.88%
EPS Next Y26.9%
EPS Next 2Y24.02%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.62%
Revenue growth 3Y3.49%
Revenue growth 5Y11.03%
Sales Q2Q%10.48%
Revenue Next Year13.76%
Revenue Next 2Y12.16%
Revenue Next 3Y10.84%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y9.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-5.62%
EBIT growth 5Y3.83%
EBIT Next Year40.08%
EBIT Next 3Y21.3%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y21.22%
FCF growth 3Y10.84%
FCF growth 5Y3.02%
OCF growth 1Y22.16%
OCF growth 3Y6.83%
OCF growth 5Y4.68%
MKS INC / MKSI Fundamental Analysis 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 for 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 expected EPS growth for MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MKS INC (MKSI) is expected to grow by 26.9% in the next year.
Is the dividend of MKS INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of MKS INC (MKSI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 20%.