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
What is the price of KLAC stocks?
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%.
Is KLA-Tencor a good stock to buy?
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%.
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: 12
  • Buy: 5
  • Hold: 11
  • 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 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%