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.

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1. MKSI Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • MKSI had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year MKSI had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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.
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

  • The Return On Assets of MKSI (3.35%) is better than 60.87% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of MKSI (10.85%) is better than 73.04% of its industry peers.
  • 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 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.
  • The Operating Margin of MKSI (14.33%) is better than 73.91% of its industry peers.
  • MKSI's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 46.74%, MKSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • MKSI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, MKSI has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for MKSI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.50 indicates that MKSI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • MKSI's Altman-Z score of 2.50 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI is outperformed by 64.35% of its industry peers.
  • MKSI has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.45. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MKSI would need 8.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • MKSI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 8.45. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKSI outperforms 47.83% of its industry peers.
  • 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 2.5
ROIC/WACC0.51
WACC11%
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

  • MKSI has a Current Ratio of 2.71. This indicates that MKSI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • MKSI has a Current ratio (2.71) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.71 indicates that MKSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • MKSI has a Quick ratio of 1.71. This is in the lower half of the industry: MKSI underperforms 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.
  • MKSI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.18% yearly.
  • MKSI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.62%.
  • 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

  • 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 28.82, the valuation of MKSI can be described as expensive.
  • 83.48% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. MKSI is around the same levels.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.71, the valuation of MKSI can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MKSI is valued a bit cheaper than 76.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.28, MKSI is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.82
Fwd PE 22.71
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

  • 78.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 30.73
EV/EBITDA 20.73
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.
  • The decent profitability rating of MKSI may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • MKSI's earnings are expected to grow with 20.72% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)24.37
EPS Next 2Y24.02%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%

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5. MKSI Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • MKSI has a yearly dividend return of 0.42%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.50, MKSI pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.42, MKSI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.42%

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 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
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.
  • MKSI's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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 (3/20/2026, 8:10:32 PM)

After market: 228.2 +1.07 (+0.47%)

227.13

-9.72 (-4.1%)

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 Change2.31%
Market Cap15.27B
Revenue(TTM)3.93B
Net Income(TTM)295.00M
Analysts80
Price Target285.88 (25.87%)
Short Float %5.77%
Short Ratio2.44
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.42%
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)59.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)15.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)14.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)12.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)4.41%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.56%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.82
Fwd PE 22.71
P/S 3.89
P/FCF 30.73
P/OCF 23.68
P/B 5.62
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 20.73
EPS(TTM)7.88
EY3.47%
EPS(NY)10
Fwd EY4.4%
FCF(TTM)7.39
FCFY3.25%
OCF(TTM)9.59
OCFY4.22%
SpS58.44
BVpS40.43
TBVpS-29.67
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)24.37
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 2.5
F-Score7
WACC11%
ROIC/WACC0.51
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%.