(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 |
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%.
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%.
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
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 |
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Wallstreet Target Price | 795 | 14.4% |
Analysts Target Price | 803.2 | 15.6% |
ValueRay Target Price | 878.7 | 26.5% |