KLAC 📈 KLA-Tencor - Overview
Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US4824801009
KLAC: Inspection, Metrology, Process Control, Yield Management, Semiconductor, Software
KLA Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of products and services that enable its customers to improve the yield, quality, and reliability of their products.
Through its three business segments - Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, and PCB and Component Inspection - KLA Corporation offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that cater to various stages of the semiconductor manufacturing process. These solutions include inspection and review tools, metrology systems, chemical process control equipment, and semiconductor software solutions that help identify and correct defects, improve process control, and reduce production risk.
In addition to its semiconductor-focused solutions, KLA Corporation also provides a range of products and services for the printed circuit board (PCB) market, including direct imaging, inspection, optical shaping, inkjet and additive printing, and computer-aided manufacturing and engineering solutions. Furthermore, the company offers inspection and electrical testing systems for the display market, as well as inspection and metrology systems for advanced and traditional semiconductor packaging markets.
With a rich history dating back to 1975, KLA Corporation has established itself as a trusted partner for the semiconductor and electronics industries. The company's commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has enabled it to maintain its position as a market leader. Headquartered in Milpitas, California, KLA Corporation continues to drive growth and innovation in the industries it serves. You can learn more about the company and its solutions by visiting its website at https://www.kla.com.
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KLAC Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 85,546m |
Sector | Technology |
Industry | Semiconductor Equipment & Materials |
GiC Industry | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
TER | 0.00% |
IPO / Inception | 1980-10-08 |
KLAC Stock Ratings
Growth 5y | 90.2% |
Fundamental | 77.1% |
Dividend | 58.1% |
Rel. Performance Sector | -26.5 |
Analysts | 4.04/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 691.13 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 489.73 USD |
KLAC Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 0.94% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 4.01% |
Annual Growth 5y | 11.53% |
Payout Consistency | 96.23% |
KLAC Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -79.7% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 45.4% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 94.7% |
CAGR 5y | 33.54% |
CAGR/Mean DD 5y | 3.34 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.53 |
Alpha | -31.91 |
Beta | 1.59 |
Volatility | 37.18% |
Current Volume | 1028.4k |
Average Volume 20d | 1273.4k |
As of December 06, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 642.61 with a total of 1,028,367 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.68%, over one month by -3.87%, over three months by -11.49% and over the past year by +20.68%.
Yes, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, KLA-Tencor (NASDAQ:KLAC) is currently (December 2024) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 77.09 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 December 2024 is 691.13. This means that KLAC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 7.55%.
KLA-Tencor has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.04. Therefor, it is recommend to buy KLAC.
- Strong Buy: 12
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 11
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, KLAC KLA-Tencor will be worth about 778.4 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 642.61. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +21.12%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
---|---|---|
Wallstreet Target Price | 809.1 | 25.9% |
Analysts Target Price | 529.9 | -17.5% |
ValueRay Target Price | 778.4 | 21.1% |