203.99 USD
-1.27 (-0.62%)
159.75 USD
-44.24 (-21.69%)
MKSI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.18%, MKSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.73%, MKSI is in the better half of 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.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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 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
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKSI has declined.
- The Operating Margin of MKSI (14.30%) is better than 69.91% of its industry peers.
- MKSI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- MKSI's Gross Margin of 46.96% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 56.64% 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
- An Altman-Z score of 2.30 indicates that MKSI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of MKSI (2.30) is worse than 65.49% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- MKSI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.12. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKSI outperforms 49.56% of its industry peers.
- 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: 90.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC10.57%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.86 indicates that MKSI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 2.86, MKSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.44% 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 of 1.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: MKSI underperforms 61.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 |
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.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
EPS Next 5Y11.8%
Revenue Next Year9.16%
Revenue Next 2Y8.32%
Revenue Next 3Y8.09%
Revenue Next 5Y6.45%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MKSI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.98.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MKSI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MKSI is cheaper than 84.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MKSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say MKSI is valued inline with the index average.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.88, the valuation of MKSI can be described as rather expensive.
- 81.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, MKSI is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.88 |
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 75.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MKSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.4 |
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.
- MKSI's earnings are expected to grow with 15.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)3.48
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.43%, MKSI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.51, MKSI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.43, MKSI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
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 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.8%
203.99
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
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 Owners110.69%
Inst Owner Change-1.22%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap13.70B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)279.00M
Analysts80
Price Target182.53 (-10.52%)
Short Float %4.22%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
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)4.6%
PT rev (3m)46.86%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.88 | ||
| P/S | 3.58 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.18 | ||
| P/B | 5.27 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.4 |
EPS(TTM)7.56
EY3.71%
EPS(NY)8.91
Fwd EY4.37%
FCF(TTM)7.89
FCFY3.87%
OCF(TTM)10.11
OCFY4.96%
SpS57.03
BVpS38.71
TBVpS-32.14
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)3.48
Graham Number81.14
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 | 2.3 |
F-Score7
WACC10.57%
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 3Y15.8%
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 2Y8.32%
Revenue Next 3Y8.09%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to MKSI.
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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%.