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
- With a Return On Assets value of 3.35%, MKSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.85%, MKSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- MKSI has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKSI outperforms 66.09% 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 10.52%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.65%) for MKSI is above the 3 year average (4.84%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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.
- MKSI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of MKSI (14.33%) is better than 73.04% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKSI has declined.
- With a Gross Margin value of 46.74%, MKSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.39% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MKSI has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MKSI is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for MKSI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for MKSI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- MKSI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.51 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 2.51, 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.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 8.45, MKSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- MKSI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.53. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- MKSI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.53. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MKSI underperforms 90.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.53 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC10.91%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.71 indicates that MKSI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 2.71, MKSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.96% 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 has a worse Quick ratio (1.71) than 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
- MKSI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.76%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past 5 years, MKSI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.18% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 9.62% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 11.03% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
- MKSI is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.72% yearly.
- MKSI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.84% yearly.
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
- 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 stable.
4. MKSI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- MKSI is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.62.
- MKSI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MKSI is cheaper than 85.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.11, MKSI is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.34 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MKSI.
- 77.39% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- MKSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.34 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- MKSI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MKSI is cheaper than 78.26% 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 84.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.86 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- MKSI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- MKSI's earnings are expected to grow with 20.72% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)25.04
EPS Next 2Y24.02%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
5. MKSI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- MKSI has a yearly dividend return of 0.47%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.49, MKSI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.91, MKSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.47% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of MKSI has a limited annual growth rate of 1.85%.
- MKSI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
233.39
+4.5 (+1.97%)
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 Change1.41%
Market Cap15.70B
Revenue(TTM)3.93B
Net Income(TTM)295.00M
Analysts80
Price Target285.88 (22.49%)
Short Float %5.77%
Short Ratio2.44
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.47% |
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)63.83%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.34 | ||
| P/S | 3.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.33 | ||
| P/B | 5.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.86 |
EPS(TTM)7.88
EY3.38%
EPS(NY)10
Fwd EY4.28%
FCF(TTM)7.39
FCFY3.17%
OCF(TTM)9.59
OCFY4.11%
SpS58.44
BVpS40.43
TBVpS-29.67
PEG (NY)1.1
PEG (5Y)25.04
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 | 2.51 |
F-Score7
WACC10.91%
ROIC/WACC0.52
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 5 / 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 5 / 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%.