153.43 USD
+1.41 (+0.93%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MKSI. MKSI was compared to 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. While MKSI is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. 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.
MKSI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years MKSI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MKSI (3.18%) is better than 60.71% of its industry peers.
MKSI's Return On Equity of 10.73% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 74.11% of its industry peers.
MKSI has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.49%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKSI outperforms 65.18% of its industry peers.
MKSI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.62%. This 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
MKSI has a Profit Margin of 7.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKSI outperforms 66.96% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKSI has declined.
MKSI's Operating Margin of 14.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
MKSI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MKSI has a Gross Margin of 46.96%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKSI outperforms 57.14% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for MKSI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, MKSI has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for MKSI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.96 indicates that MKSI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MKSI (1.96) is worse than 65.18% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of MKSI is 8.12, which is on the high side as it means it would take MKSI, 8.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
MKSI has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.12) which 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of MKSI (1.64) is worse than 91.96% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC10.36%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.86 indicates that MKSI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
MKSI's Current ratio of 2.86 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
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.
MKSI has a Quick ratio (1.81) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.81 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 35.00% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.75% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 8.13% in the past year. This is quite good.
MKSI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.55% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, MKSI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.80% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y10.47%
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.77%
EPS Next 5Y11.8%
Revenue Next Year7.45%
Revenue Next 2Y6.87%
Revenue Next 3Y6.69%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.29, the valuation of MKSI can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, MKSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MKSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say MKSI is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.61, the valuation of MKSI can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MKSI is valued cheaper than 84.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.12, MKSI is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
MKSI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MKSI is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
MKSI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MKSI is cheaper than 86.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.49 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
MKSI has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
MKSI's earnings are expected to grow with 15.77% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.94
PEG (5Y)2.62
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.64%, MKSI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.33, MKSI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.64, MKSI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% |
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
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 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.77%
NASDAQ:MKSI (11/28/2025, 10:46:52 AM)
153.43
+1.41 (+0.93%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners113.15%
Inst Owner Change1.65%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change-0.47%
Market Cap10.31B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)279.00M
Analysts80
Price Target174.5 (13.73%)
Short Float %5.21%
Short Ratio2.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% |
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.94%
DP21.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date
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)40.4%
PT rev (3m)44.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)28.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)28.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.61 | ||
| P/S | 2.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.18 | ||
| P/B | 3.96 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.49 |
EPS(TTM)7.56
EY4.93%
EPS(NY)8.71
Fwd EY5.68%
FCF(TTM)7.89
FCFY5.14%
OCF(TTM)10.11
OCFY6.59%
SpS57.03
BVpS38.71
TBVpS-32.14
PEG (NY)1.94
PEG (5Y)2.62
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 | 1.96 |
F-Score7
WACC10.36%
ROIC/WACC0.53
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 Y10.47%
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.77%
EPS Next 5Y11.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.13%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y13.55%
Sales Q2Q%10.27%
Revenue Next Year7.45%
Revenue Next 2Y6.87%
Revenue Next 3Y6.69%
Revenue Next 5Y6.45%
EBIT growth 1Y13.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.49%
EBIT growth 5Y14.38%
EBIT Next Year35.5%
EBIT Next 3Y15.86%
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 of MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to MKS INC (MKSI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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MKS INC (MKSI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the financial health of MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
The financial health rating of MKS INC (MKSI) is 3 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
The dividend rating of MKS INC (MKSI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.15%.