204.592 USD
-0.67 (-0.33%)
Taking everything into account, MKSI scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. MKSI was compared to 113 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
- Of the past 5 years MKSI 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years MKSI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- MKSI has a Return On Assets (3.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.73%, MKSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.49%, MKSI is in the better half of 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 better Profit Margin (7.28%) than 63.72% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKSI has declined.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 14.30%, MKSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MKSI has remained more or less at the same level.
- 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 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for MKSI has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- MKSI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, MKSI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- MKSI has an Altman-Z score of 2.31. 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 worse Altman-Z score (2.31) than 65.49% 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.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of MKSI (8.12) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- MKSI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.64. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external 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 | 2.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC10.5%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.86 indicates that MKSI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of MKSI (2.86) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- 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.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.80% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.06, the valuation of MKSI can be described as expensive.
- 84.07% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- MKSI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.54.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.95 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MKSI.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of MKSI indicates a rather cheap valuation: MKSI is cheaper than 80.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- MKSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MKSI is valued a bit cheaper than 74.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- 86.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.5 |
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)1.39
PEG (5Y)3.49
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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
- The dividend of MKSI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.15%
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
NASDAQ:MKSI (1/16/2026, 9:59:09 AM)
204.592
-0.67 (-0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners110.69%
Inst Owner Change-1.22%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap13.74B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)279.00M
Analysts80
Price Target178.8 (-12.61%)
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 | 27.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.95 | ||
| P/S | 3.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.24 | ||
| P/B | 5.29 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.5 |
EPS(TTM)7.56
EY3.7%
EPS(NY)8.91
Fwd EY4.36%
FCF(TTM)7.89
FCFY3.86%
OCF(TTM)10.11
OCFY4.94%
SpS57.03
BVpS38.71
TBVpS-32.14
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)3.49
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 | 2.31 |
F-Score7
WACC10.5%
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%.