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MKS INC (MKSI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

163.4 USD
+0.48 (+0.29%)
Last: 12/24/2025, 7:48:16 PM
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After Hours: 12/24/2025, 7:48:16 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M -1B -1.5B

1.2 Ratios

MKSI has a Return On Assets (3.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.73%, MKSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.68% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for MKSI is significantly below the industry average of 10.77%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 7.28%, MKSI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.72% of the companies in the same industry.
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 69.91% 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 of 46.96%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: MKSI outperforms 56.64% of 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.
MKSI has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
MKSI has more shares outstanding than it did 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 2.03 indicates that MKSI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
MKSI has a worse Altman-Z score (2.03) than 67.26% of its industry peers.
MKSI has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.12. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as MKSI would need 8.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
MKSI has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.12) which 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.
MKSI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.64. This is amonst the worse of the industry: MKSI underperforms 92.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.64
Debt/FCF 8.12
Altman-Z 2.03
ROIC/WACC0.53
WACC10.42%
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.
The Current ratio of MKSI (2.86) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.81, MKSI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 40.71% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
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.
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 21.61 indicates a rather expensive valuation of MKSI.
85.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than MKSI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of MKSI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say MKSI is valued inline with the index average.
MKSI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.33.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, MKSI is valued cheaper than 84.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.03, MKSI is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.61
Fwd PE 18.33
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

MKSI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. MKSI is cheaper than 76.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, MKSI is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.71
EV/EBITDA 16.35
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 PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
MKSI has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)1.11
PEG (5Y)2.79
EPS Next 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

MKSI has a yearly dividend return of 0.56%, which is pretty low.
MKSI's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.56.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.56, MKSI pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.56%

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
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 2Y16.39%
EPS Next 3Y15.75%
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 (12/24/2025, 7:48:16 PM)

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+0.48 (+0.29%)

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 Cap10.98B
Revenue(TTM)3.83B
Net Income(TTM)279.00M
Analysts80
Price Target178.8 (9.42%)
Short Float %4.35%
Short Ratio2.94
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.56%
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)23.98%
PT rev (3m)43.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)8.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.61
Fwd PE 18.33
P/S 2.86
P/FCF 20.71
P/OCF 16.16
P/B 4.22
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 16.35
EPS(TTM)7.56
EY4.63%
EPS(NY)8.91
Fwd EY5.46%
FCF(TTM)7.89
FCFY4.83%
OCF(TTM)10.11
OCFY6.19%
SpS57.03
BVpS38.71
TBVpS-32.14
PEG (NY)1.11
PEG (5Y)2.79
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 2.03
F-Score7
WACC10.42%
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 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 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.


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%.