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MKS INC (MKSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

149.95 USD
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Last: 11/24/2025, 8:13:32 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

MKSI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. MKSI has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. MKSI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MKSI was profitable.
In the past year MKSI had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B -1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.18%, MKSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
MKSI has a Return On Equity of 10.73%. This is in the better half of the industry: MKSI outperforms 74.11% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of MKSI (5.49%) is better than 66.07% 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 last Return On Invested Capital (5.49%) for MKSI is above the 3 year average (4.62%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

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.
MKSI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.30%, MKSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
MKSI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
MKSI has a Gross Margin (46.96%) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

MKSI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for MKSI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for MKSI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
MKSI has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
MKSI Yearly Shares OutstandingMKSI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 1.91 indicates that MKSI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of MKSI (1.91) is worse than 66.07% 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 of 8.12. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKSI outperforms 49.11% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.64 is on the high side and indicates that MKSI has dependencies on debt financing.
MKSI's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.64 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI is outperformed by 91.96% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.64
Debt/FCF 8.12
Altman-Z 1.91
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC10.37%
MKSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFMKSI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

MKSI has a Current Ratio of 2.86. This indicates that MKSI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
MKSI has a Current ratio of 2.86. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKSI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.81 indicates that MKSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
MKSI's Quick ratio of 1.81 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 40.18% of its industry peers.
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 2015 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

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.
MKSI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.13%.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.80% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
MKSI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.45% yearly.
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.
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 2014 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 2014 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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 19.83 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MKSI.
MKSI's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MKSI is cheaper than 86.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.65, MKSI is valued a bit cheaper.
MKSI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.21.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MKSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.45. MKSI is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.83
Fwd PE 17.21
MKSI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsMKSI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

77.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MKSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19
EV/EBITDA 14.89
MKSI Per share dataMKSI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive 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 15.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.89
PEG (5Y)2.56
EPS Next 2Y15.07%
EPS Next 3Y15.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MKSI has a yearly dividend return of 0.64%, which is pretty low.
MKSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.35.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.64, MKSI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector 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
MKSI Yearly Dividends per shareMKSI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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%
MKSI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendMKSI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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 (11/24/2025, 8:13:32 PM)

After market: 149.95 0 (0%)

149.95

+5.95 (+4.13%)

Chartmill FA Rating
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 Owners113.15%
Inst Owner Change1.65%
Ins Owners0.41%
Ins Owner Change-0.47%
Market Cap10.07B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)279.00M
Analysts80
Price Target174.5 (16.37%)
Short Float %5.21%
Short Ratio2.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.64%
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.94%
DP21.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date11-24 2025-11-24 (0.22)
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 RankSector Rank
PE 19.83
Fwd PE 17.21
P/S 2.63
P/FCF 19
P/OCF 14.83
P/B 3.87
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.89
EPS(TTM)7.56
EY5.04%
EPS(NY)8.71
Fwd EY5.81%
FCF(TTM)7.89
FCFY5.26%
OCF(TTM)10.11
OCFY6.74%
SpS57.03
BVpS38.71
TBVpS-32.14
PEG (NY)1.89
PEG (5Y)2.56
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 1.91
F-Score7
WACC10.37%
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.


Can you provide the profitability details for MKS INC?

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%.