MKS INC (MKSI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:MKSI • US55306N1046

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228.93 USD
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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.

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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.
  • MKSI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years MKSI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2025 0 500M -500M -1B -1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • MKSI has a Return On Assets (3.35%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • MKSI's Return On Equity of 10.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 73.04% of its industry peers.
  • MKSI has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.65%) than 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 RankSector 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%
MKSI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICMKSI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40 -60

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.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.33%, MKSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MKSI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • MKSI has a Gross Margin (46.74%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • MKSI's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
MKSI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsMKSI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 40 -40

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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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MKSI has more shares outstanding
  • MKSI has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
MKSI Yearly Shares OutstandingMKSI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • MKSI has an Altman-Z score of 2.46. 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.
  • MKSI has a Altman-Z score of 2.46. This is in the lower half of the industry: MKSI underperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of MKSI (8.45) is comparable to the rest of the 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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.53) than 90.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.53
Debt/FCF 8.45
Altman-Z 2.46
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC10.92%
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 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.71 indicates that MKSI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.71, MKSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MKSI has a Quick Ratio of 1.71. 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 (1.71) than 66.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.71
Quick Ratio 1.71
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 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. MKSI Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.76% over the past year.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the last year, MKSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.62% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, MKSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 11.03% on average per year.
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.
  • 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.
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 5B
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. MKSI Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.05, the valuation of MKSI can be described as expensive.
  • 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.
  • MKSI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.89, the valuation of MKSI can be described as rather expensive.
  • MKSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MKSI is cheaper than 79.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • MKSI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.04, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.05
Fwd PE 22.89
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 79.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MKSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.98
EV/EBITDA 20.34
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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as MKSI's earnings are expected to grow with 20.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)24.56
EPS Next 2Y24.02%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%

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5. MKSI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.47%, MKSI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.47%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.85%
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 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • MKSI pays out 20.00% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 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 2025 0 500M -500M -1B -1.5B
MKSI Dividend Payout.MKSI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.MKSI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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MKSI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

MKS INC

NASDAQ:MKSI (3/17/2026, 3:30:06 PM)

228.93

+6.97 (+3.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners106.77%
Inst Owner Change-2.22%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change1.41%
Market Cap15.40B
Revenue(TTM)3.93B
Net Income(TTM)295.00M
Analysts80
Price Target285.88 (24.88%)
Short Float %5.77%
Short Ratio2.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.47%
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.85%
DP20%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date02-23
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 RankSector Rank
PE 29.05
Fwd PE 22.89
P/S 3.92
P/FCF 30.98
P/OCF 23.87
P/B 5.66
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.34
EPS(TTM)7.88
EY3.44%
EPS(NY)10
Fwd EY4.37%
FCF(TTM)7.39
FCFY3.23%
OCF(TTM)9.59
OCFY4.19%
SpS58.44
BVpS40.43
TBVpS-29.67
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)24.56
Graham Number84.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.46
F-Score7
WACC10.92%
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%.