(MKSI) MKS Instruments - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: MKSI MKS Instruments
MKS Instruments Inc (NASDAQ:MKSI) is a leading provider of foundational technology solutions to various industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. The company operates globally, with a presence in several countries, including the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore.
The companys diverse product portfolio is organized into three main segments: Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Material Solutions Division (MSD). VSD provides critical technologies for vacuum-based manufacturing processes, while PSD offers a range of photonics-based solutions, including lasers and beam measurement systems. MSD develops and manufactures advanced surface modification and plating technologies.
From a financial perspective, MKSI has a market capitalization of approximately $6.97 billion, with a forward P/E ratio of 9.90, indicating a relatively attractive valuation. The companys return on equity (ROE) is around 9.76%, suggesting a reasonable level of profitability. To further evaluate the companys performance, we can examine additional key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and operating cash flow margin. For instance, MKSIs revenue growth has been driven by increasing demand for its products in the semiconductor and electronics industries. The companys gross margin has also remained relatively stable, indicating a strong pricing power and efficient cost management. Furthermore, MKSIs operating cash flow margin is a key metric to monitor, as it reflects the companys ability to generate cash from its core operations.
To gain a deeper understanding of MKSIs stock performance, we can analyze its trading metrics. The stocks average true range (ATR) is around 3.63, indicating a moderate level of volatility. Additionally, the stocks relative strength index (RSI) and Bollinger Bands can provide insights into its short-term momentum and potential price movements. By examining these metrics in conjunction with the companys fundamental data, we can form a more comprehensive view of MKSIs investment potential.
MKSI Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 6,847m |
| Sub-Industry | Semiconductor Materials & Equipment |
| IPO / Inception | 1999-03-26 |
MKSI Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -0.92% |
| Fundamental | 64.4% |
| Dividend Rating | 42.6% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -6.83% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.50 of 5 |
MKSI Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.79% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 0.84% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 1.92% |
| Payout Consistency | 99.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 12.0% |
MKSI Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 48.9% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -36.1% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -53.9% |
| CAGR 5y | 12.10% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.20 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 0.61 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.13 |
| Alpha | 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.925 |
| Volatility | 40.59% |
| Current Volume | 1593.1k |
| Average Volume 20d | 959.6k |
| Stop Loss | 115.2 (-3.5%) |
| Signal | 1.07 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0
| Net Income (266.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 224.4m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.06 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 1.09pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 44.17% (prev 53.30%; Δ -9.12pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.07 (>3.0%) and CFO 645.0m > Net Income 266.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (4.02b) to EBITDA (659.0m) ratio: 6.10 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 2.99 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (67.4m) change vs 12m ago -0.15% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 47.33% (prev 44.72%; Δ 2.61pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 42.29% (prev 40.39%; Δ 1.89pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 1.68 (EBITDA TTM 659.0m / Interest Expense TTM 238.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 1.82
| (A) 0.19 = (Total Current Assets 2.48b - Total Current Liabilities 832.0m) / Total Assets 8.83b |
| (B) 0.06 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 559.0m / Total Assets 8.83b |
| (C) 0.05 = EBIT TTM 401.0m / Avg Total Assets 8.84b |
| (D) 0.08 = Book Value of Equity 475.0m / Total Liabilities 6.27b |
| Total Rating: 1.82 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 64.43
| 1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 4.95% = 2.47 |
| 3. FCF Margin 14.04% = 3.51 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.74 = 1.15 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 6.74 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 6.32)% = 7.90 |
| 7. RoE 11.05% = 0.92 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -11.55% = -0.87 |
| 9. EPS Trend 16.70% = 0.84 |
What is the price of MKSI shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +7.99%, over one month by +18.39%, over three months by +30.08% and over the past year by +10.43%.
Is MKS Instruments a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of MKSI is around 111.16 USD . This means that MKSI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.93%.
Is MKSI a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 7
- Buy: 4
- Hold: 1
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the MKSI price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 122.3 | 2.4% |
| Analysts Target Price | 122.3 | 2.4% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 125 | 4.6% |
Last update: 2025-09-04 04:43
MKSI Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 674.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 25.8101
P/E Forward = 9.901
P/S = 1.8302
P/B = 2.6819
P/EG = 0.61
Beta = 1.853
Revenue TTM = 3.74b USD
EBIT TTM = 401.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 659.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 4.36b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 82.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 4.44b USD (Calculated: Short Term 82.0m + Long Term 4.36b)
Net Debt = 4.02b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 10.61b USD (6.85b + Debt 4.44b - CCE 674.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 1.68 (Ebit TTM 401.0m / Interest Expense TTM 238.0m)
FCF Yield = 4.95% (FCF TTM 525.0m / Enterprise Value 10.61b)
FCF Margin = 14.04% (FCF TTM 525.0m / Revenue TTM 3.74b)
Net Margin = 7.11% (Net Income TTM 266.0m / Revenue TTM 3.74b)
Gross Margin = 47.33% ((Revenue TTM 3.74b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.97b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 22.34 (Enterprise Value 10.61b / Book Value Of Equity 475.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.24% (Interest Expense 55.0m / Debt 4.44b)
Taxrate = -5.56% (set to none) (-10.0m / 180.0m)
NOPAT = unknown (EBIT/Op.Income or Taxrate missing)
Current Ratio = 2.99 (Total Current Assets 2.48b / Total Current Liabilities 832.0m)
Debt / Equity = 1.74 (Debt 4.44b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 2.55b)
Debt / EBITDA = 6.74 (Net Debt 4.02b / EBITDA 659.0m)
Debt / FCF = 8.46 (Debt 4.44b / FCF TTM 525.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.41b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 3.01% (Net Income 266.0m, Total Assets 8.83b )
RoE = 11.05% (Net Income TTM 266.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 2.41b)
RoCE = 5.93% (Ebit 401.0m / (Equity 2.41b + L.T.Debt 4.36b))
RoIC = 6.32% (Ebit 401.0m / (Assets 8.83b - Current Assets 2.48b))
WACC = unknown (E(6.85b)/V(11.29b) * Re(9.42%)) + (D(4.44b)/V(11.29b) * Rd(1.24%) * (1-Tc(none)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 84.42 | Cagr: 0.90%
Discount Rate = 9.42% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 69.73% ; FCFE base≈487.4m ; Y1≈401.3m ; Y5≈288.6m
Fair Price DCF = 63.03 (DCF Value 4.23b / Shares Outstanding 67.2m; 5y FCF grow -21.28% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 16.70 | EPS CAGR: -14.69% | SUE: 1.10 | # QB: 8
Revenue Correlation: -11.55 | Revenue CAGR: 0.72% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None
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