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MKS INC (MKSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

186.08 USD
+7.1 (+3.97%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 6:33:08 PM
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After Hours: 1/9/2026, 6:33:08 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall MKSI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MKSI against 113 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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.
Of the past 5 years MKSI 4 years were profitable.
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 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.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.73%, MKSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.68% of the companies in the same industry.
MKSI has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKSI outperforms 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 3 year average ROIC (4.62%) for MKSI is below the current ROIC(5.49%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

MKSI has a better Profit Margin (7.28%) than 63.72% of its industry peers.
MKSI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of MKSI (14.30%) is better than 69.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKSI has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 46.96%, MKSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.64% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MKSI has grown nicely.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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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.
MKSI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MKSI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
MKSI Yearly Shares OutstandingMKSI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

MKSI has an Altman-Z score of 2.13. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.13, MKSI is doing worse than 67.26% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.64 is on the high side and indicates that MKSI has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.64, MKSI is doing worse than 90.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.64
Debt/FCF 8.12
Altman-Z 2.13
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC10.6%
MKSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMKSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.86 indicates that MKSI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
MKSI has a Current ratio (2.86) which 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.81, MKSI is not doing good in the industry: 60.18% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 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.
The Revenue has grown by 8.13% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.55% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
MKSI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesMKSI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 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 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

MKSI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.61.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MKSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, MKSI is valued at the same level.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.87, the valuation of MKSI can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MKSI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MKSI is cheaper than 85.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
MKSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.61
Fwd PE 20.87
MKSI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMKSI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

76.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 23.58
EV/EBITDA 17.52
MKSI Per share dataMKSI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

MKSI's 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 15.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)3.18
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MKSI has a yearly dividend return of 0.55%, which is pretty low.
MKSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.57.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.55, MKSI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.55%

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 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 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 (1/9/2026, 6:33:08 PM)

After market: 186.08 0 (0%)

186.08

+7.1 (+3.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners110.69%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change-0.16%
Market Cap12.50B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)279.00M
Analysts80
Price Target178.8 (-3.91%)
Short Float %4.22%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.55%
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.94%
DP21.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.61
Fwd PE 20.87
P/S 3.26
P/FCF 23.58
P/OCF 18.41
P/B 4.81
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.52
EPS(TTM)7.56
EY4.06%
EPS(NY)8.91
Fwd EY4.79%
FCF(TTM)7.89
FCFY4.24%
OCF(TTM)10.11
OCFY5.43%
SpS57.03
BVpS38.71
TBVpS-32.14
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)3.18
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 2.13
F-Score7
WACC10.6%
ROIC/WACC0.52
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 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 19.44% 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 21.15%.