(KLAC) KLA-Tencor - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US4824801009

KLAC: Inspection Tools, Metrology Systems, Process Control Equipment, Software

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) is a leading provider of process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industries. The company operates through three primary segments: Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, and PCB and Component Inspection. Its product portfolio includes advanced inspection and metrology systems for wafer surfaces, chemical process control equipment, and software solutions for defect classification and yield optimization. KLA also offers technologies for wafer processing, including etch, plasma dicing, and deposition, as well as solutions for PCB manufacturing, display inspection, and semiconductor packaging. The company serves a global customer base and is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with a market capitalization of $89.06 billion as of the latest data.

Over the next three months, KLA Corporations stock (NASDAQ:KLAC) is expected to experience volatility within a defined range. Based on the technical data, the stock is currently trading at $634.43, below its 20-day SMA of $666.91 and 50-day SMA of $701.40, indicating potential bearish momentum. The ATR of 36.34 suggests moderate price fluctuations. Resistance levels at 659.6, 688.0, and 755.3 may cap upward movements, while support at 626.1 could provide a floor. The fundamental data, including a P/E ratio of 28.20 and forward P/E of 19.46, signals a premium valuation but also reflects strong earnings expectations. With an RoE of 89.51, the company demonstrates high profitability, which could support long-term growth despite short-term technical headwinds.

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KLAC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 84,564m
Sector Technology
Industry Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
GiC Sub-Industry Semiconductor Materials & Equipment
IPO / Inception 1980-10-08

KLAC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 63.3
Fundamental 78.6
Dividend Rating 64.1
Rel. Strength -1.97
Analysts 4.04/5
Fair Price Momentum 753.75 USD
Fair Price DCF 209.81 USD

KLAC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.89%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.03%
Annual Growth 5y 11.57%
Payout Consistency 90.8%

KLAC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -76.3%
Growth Correlation 12m -51.7%
Growth Correlation 5y 93.6%
CAGR 5y 34.70%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.86
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.08
Alpha -12.64
Beta 1.918
Volatility 55.96%
Current Volume 631.8k
Average Volume 20d 1325k
What is the price of KLAC stocks?
As of April 26, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 694.61 with a total of 631,775 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +11.89%, over one month by -3.77%, over three months by -0.93% and over the past year by +4.14%.
Is KLA-Tencor a good stock to buy?
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, KLA-Tencor (NASDAQ:KLAC) is currently (April 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 78.59 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of KLAC as of April 2025 is 753.75. This means that KLAC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 8.51%.
Is KLAC a buy, sell or hold?
KLA-Tencor has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.04. Therefor, it is recommend to buy KLAC.
  • Strong Buy: 11
  • Buy: 6
  • Hold: 10
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for KLAC stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, KLAC KLA-Tencor will be worth about 878.7 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 694.61. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +26.51%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 795 14.4%
Analysts Target Price 803.2 15.6%
ValueRay Target Price 878.7 26.5%