188.59 USD
+2.51 (+1.35%)
Overall MKSI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated MKSI against 113 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. There are concerns on the financial health of MKSI while its profitability can be described as average. MKSI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
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.
MKSI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 3.18%, MKSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.52% 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 71.68% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.49%, MKSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.60% of the companies in the same industry.
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 63.72% 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 69.91% of its industry peers.
MKSI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of MKSI (46.96%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
MKSI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), MKSI is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, MKSI has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for MKSI has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for MKSI is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.18 indicates that MKSI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.18, MKSI is doing worse than 68.14% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.12, MKSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.56% of the companies in the same 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 90.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.18 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC10.49%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.86 indicates that MKSI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.86, MKSI is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.44% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.81 indicates that MKSI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of MKSI (1.81) is worse than 61.06% of its industry peers.
| 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.
MKSI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.75% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 8.13% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.55% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, MKSI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
EPS Next 5Y11.8%
Revenue Next Year9.16%
Revenue Next 2Y8.3%
Revenue Next 3Y8.08%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 24.95 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MKSI.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MKSI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MKSI is cheaper than 84.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MKSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say MKSI is valued inline with the index average.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.16, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MKSI.
84.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.92. MKSI is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MKSI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of MKSI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MKSI is cheaper than 87.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 15.75% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)3.22
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.49%, MKSI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
MKSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.53.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, MKSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.49% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
MKSI pays out 21.15% 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.
DP21.15%
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
NASDAQ:MKSI (1/12/2026, 10:50:58 AM)
188.59
+2.51 (+1.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners110.69%
Inst Owner Change-1.22%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap12.67B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)279.00M
Analysts80
Price Target178.8 (-5.19%)
Short Float %4.22%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.49% |
Yearly Dividend0.88
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.94%
DP21.15%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-DateN/A
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)2.46%
PT rev (3m)43.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.16 | ||
| P/S | 3.31 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.66 | ||
| P/B | 4.87 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.06 |
EPS(TTM)7.56
EY4.01%
EPS(NY)8.91
Fwd EY4.73%
FCF(TTM)7.89
FCFY4.18%
OCF(TTM)10.11
OCFY5.36%
SpS57.03
BVpS38.71
TBVpS-32.14
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)3.22
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 | 2.18 |
F-Score7
WACC10.49%
ROIC/WACC0.52
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 Y19.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
EPS Next 5Y11.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.13%
Revenue growth 3Y6.73%
Revenue growth 5Y13.55%
Sales Q2Q%10.27%
Revenue Next Year9.16%
Revenue Next 2Y8.3%
Revenue Next 3Y8.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.45%
EBIT growth 1Y13.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.49%
EBIT growth 5Y14.38%
EBIT Next Year36.9%
EBIT Next 3Y18.15%
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 for 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 expected EPS growth for MKS INC (MKSI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of MKS INC (MKSI) is expected to grow by 19.44% 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 21.15%.