(KLAC) KLA-Tencor - Ratings and Ratios
Inspection, Metrology, Reticle, Software, Processing
KLAC EPS (Earnings per Share)
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Description: KLAC KLA-Tencor
KLA Corporation is a leading provider of process control, process-enabling, and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related electronics industries worldwide. The companys diverse product portfolio includes inspection and review tools, metrology systems, and semiconductor software solutions that enable customers to accelerate yield learning rates and reduce production risk.
From a business perspective, KLA Corporation operates through three segments: Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, and PCB and Component Inspection. This diversified business model allows the company to capitalize on various growth opportunities across the semiconductor and electronics industries. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch include revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and operating margin improvement, which can indicate the companys ability to execute on its business strategy and drive long-term value creation.
To evaluate KLA Corporations financial health and investment potential, key metrics to consider include Return on Equity (ROE) of 101.82%, indicating strong profitability, and a forward Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 27.86, suggesting a reasonable valuation relative to expected earnings growth. Additionally, the companys market capitalization of $122.8 billion USD reflects its significant market presence and liquidity.
From a technical analysis perspective, KLA Corporations stock price is currently at $936.53, near its 52-week high, with support levels at $925.4, $853.4, $795.6, and $752.2. The stocks moving averages, including SMA20, SMA50, and SMA200, can be used to gauge the trend and momentum, while the Average True Range (ATR) of 1.88% indicates relatively low volatility.
KLAC Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 126,588m |
| Sub-Industry | Semiconductor Materials & Equipment |
| IPO / Inception | 1980-10-08 |
KLAC Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 87.4% |
| Fundamental | 87.1% |
| Dividend Rating | 66.3% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 14.0% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.96 of 5 |
KLAC Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.83% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 4.21% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 11.57% |
| Payout Consistency | 99.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 21.6% |
KLAC Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 9.1% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 67% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 93.3% |
| CAGR 5y | 47.32% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 1.35 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 7.22 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.91 |
| Alpha | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.931 |
| Volatility | 37.16% |
| Current Volume | 723.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 845.9k |
| Stop Loss | 960.1 (-3%) |
| Signal | 0.50 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 8.0
| Net Income (4.06b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 729.4m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.23 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 3.66pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 54.40% (prev 54.77%; Δ -0.37pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.25 (>3.0%) and CFO 4.08b > Net Income 4.06b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (3.81b) to EBITDA (5.30b) ratio: 0.72 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.62 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (132.7m) change vs 12m ago -1.93% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 61.24% (prev 60.62%; Δ 0.62pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 77.18% (prev 63.53%; Δ 13.65pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 16.88 (EBITDA TTM 5.30b / Interest Expense TTM 302.2m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 5.75
| (A) 0.41 = (Total Current Assets 10.70b - Total Current Liabilities 4.09b) / Total Assets 16.07b |
| (B) 0.14 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 2.18b / Total Assets 16.07b |
| (C) 0.32 = EBIT TTM 5.10b / Avg Total Assets 15.75b |
| (D) 0.41 = Book Value of Equity 4.69b / Total Liabilities 11.38b |
| Total Rating: 5.75 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 87.10
| 1. Piotroski 8.0pt = 3.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 2.92% = 1.46 |
| 3. FCF Margin 30.80% = 7.50 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.26 = 1.75 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.12 = 1.59 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 35.41)% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 102.6% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 51.36% = 3.85 |
| 9. EPS Trend 58.75% = 2.94 |
What is the price of KLAC shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.14%, over one month by +12.05%, over three months by +11.09% and over the past year by +35.13%.
Is KLA-Tencor a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KLAC is around 1242.49 USD . This means that KLAC is currently undervalued and has a potential upside of +25.52% (Margin of Safety).
Is KLAC a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 11
- Buy: 6
- Hold: 10
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the KLAC price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 929.7 | -6.1% |
| Analysts Target Price | 929.7 | -6.1% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 1392.5 | 40.7% |
Last update: 2025-09-13 05:03
KLAC Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 4.49b USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 31.5449
P/E Forward = 27.027
P/S = 10.4134
P/B = 26.9769
P/EG = 2.0312
Beta = 1.469
Revenue TTM = 12.16b USD
EBIT TTM = 5.10b USD
EBITDA TTM = 5.30b USD
Long Term Debt = 5.88b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 45.2m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 5.93b USD (Calculated: Short Term 45.2m + Long Term 5.88b)
Net Debt = 3.81b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 128.02b USD (126.59b + Debt 5.93b - CCE 4.49b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 16.88 (Ebit TTM 5.10b / Interest Expense TTM 302.2m)
FCF Yield = 2.92% (FCF TTM 3.74b / Enterprise Value 128.02b)
FCF Margin = 30.80% (FCF TTM 3.74b / Revenue TTM 12.16b)
Net Margin = 33.41% (Net Income TTM 4.06b / Revenue TTM 12.16b)
Gross Margin = 61.24% ((Revenue TTM 12.16b - Cost of Revenue TTM 4.71b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 27.28 (Enterprise Value 128.02b / Book Value Of Equity 4.69b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.23% (Interest Expense 73.1m / Debt 5.93b)
Taxrate = 12.55% (582.8m / 4.64b)
NOPAT = 4.46b (EBIT 5.10b * (1 - 12.55%))
Current Ratio = 2.62 (Total Current Assets 10.70b / Total Current Liabilities 4.09b)
Debt / Equity = 1.26 (Debt 5.93b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 4.69b)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.12 (Net Debt 3.81b / EBITDA 5.30b)
Debt / FCF = 1.58 (Debt 5.93b / FCF TTM 3.74b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 3.96b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 25.28% (Net Income 4.06b, Total Assets 16.07b )
RoE = 102.6% (Net Income TTM 4.06b / Total Stockholder Equity 3.96b)
RoCE = 51.82% (Ebit 5.10b / (Equity 3.96b + L.T.Debt 5.88b))
RoIC = 44.47% (NOPAT 4.46b / Invested Capital 10.03b)
WACC = 9.07% (E(126.59b)/V(132.52b) * Re(9.44%)) + (D(5.93b)/V(132.52b) * Rd(1.23%) * (1-Tc(0.13)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.00 | Cagr: -0.65%
Discount Rate = 9.44% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.62% ; FCFE base≈3.46b ; Y1≈4.16b ; Y5≈6.68b
Fair Price DCF = 673.3 (DCF Value 88.85b / Shares Outstanding 132.0m; 5y FCF grow 21.57% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 58.75 | EPS CAGR: 10.88% | SUE: 4.0 | # QB: 9
Revenue Correlation: 51.36 | Revenue CAGR: 5.72% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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