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MKS INC (MKSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

155.77 USD
-11.03 (-6.61%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM
155.77 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM
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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year MKSI was profitable.
MKSI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years MKSI 4 years were profitable.
MKSI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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

With a Return On Assets value of 3.18%, MKSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.04% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 10.73%, MKSI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.32% 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 65.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MKSI is significantly below the industry average of 10.81%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.62%) for MKSI is below the current ROIC(5.49%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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's Profit Margin of 7.28% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. MKSI outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MKSI has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.30%, MKSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.54% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, MKSI has more shares outstanding
MKSI has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MKSI has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 1.98 indicates that MKSI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.98, MKSI is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 50.00% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.64, MKSI is doing worse than 91.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.64
Debt/FCF 8.12
Altman-Z 1.98
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC10.23%
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

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 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 of 1.81. This is comparable 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

MKSI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 35.00%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past 5 years, MKSI shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.75% on average per year.
MKSI shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.13%.
Measured over the past years, MKSI shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 13.55% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.44%
EPS Next 2Y16.3%
EPS Next 3Y15.55%
EPS Next 5Y11.8%
Revenue Next Year9.16%
Revenue Next 2Y8.23%
Revenue Next 3Y7.92%
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.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.60, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of MKSI.
86.61% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.56, MKSI is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.50 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MKSI.
MKSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MKSI is cheaper than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
MKSI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.79.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.6
Fwd PE 17.5
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

78.57% 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 89.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.74
EV/EBITDA 15.77
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 15.55% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)2.66
EPS Next 2Y16.3%
EPS Next 3Y15.55%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.53%, MKSI is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
MKSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.59.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, MKSI's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.53%

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.
The dividend of MKSI is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.15%
EPS Next 2Y16.3%
EPS Next 3Y15.55%
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 (12/12/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 155.77 0 (0%)

155.77

-11.03 (-6.61%)

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 Owners110.19%
Inst Owner Change1.66%
Ins Owners0.38%
Ins Owner Change-0.47%
Market Cap10.46B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)279.00M
Analysts80
Price Target174.5 (12.02%)
Short Float %5.45%
Short Ratio3.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.53%
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)21%
PT rev (3m)40.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)8.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.6
Fwd PE 17.5
P/S 2.73
P/FCF 19.74
P/OCF 15.41
P/B 4.02
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.77
EPS(TTM)7.56
EY4.85%
EPS(NY)8.9
Fwd EY5.71%
FCF(TTM)7.89
FCFY5.07%
OCF(TTM)10.11
OCFY6.49%
SpS57.03
BVpS38.71
TBVpS-32.14
PEG (NY)1.06
PEG (5Y)2.66
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 1.98
F-Score7
WACC10.23%
ROIC/WACC0.54
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 2Y16.3%
EPS Next 3Y15.55%
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 2Y8.23%
Revenue Next 3Y7.92%
Revenue Next 5Y6.45%
EBIT growth 1Y13.93%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.49%
EBIT growth 5Y14.38%
EBIT Next Year36.9%
EBIT Next 3Y17.95%
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%.