KLAC
NEUTRAL
$1472.41
Live
KLA Corporation · NASDAQ
Target $1676.37
(+13.9%)
$551.33
52W Range
$1693.35
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 01, 2026
Market cap
$193.46B
P/E
42.94
ROE
100.7%
Profit margin
35.8%
Debt/Equity
1.12
Dividend yield
0.55%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
60%
KLAC shows bullish fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is strong (F-Score 7/9). Key strengths include strong valuation and growth metrics. Price trades at a 45.6% premium to fair value estimate ($1011.55), limiting near-term upside from a valuation perspective.
Key Strengths
Strong profitability (35.8% margin)
Strong financial trend (Piotroski F-Score: 7/9)
Strong ROE of 100.7%
Key Risks
High valuation with P/E of 42.9
Premium vs Graham Number ($179.32)
Price trades at a 45.6% premium to fair value estimate ($1011.55), limiting near-term upside from a valuation perspective.
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$1011.55
-31.3% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
48
Moderate
25
50
70
70
25
AI Verdict
KLAC shows bullish fundamentals based on deterministic rules. Financial strength is strong (F-Score 7/9). Key strengths include strong valuation and growth metrics.
Key drivers: Strong profitability (35.8% margin), Strong financial trend (Piotroski F-Score: 7/9), High valuation with P/E of 42.9
Confidence
60%
Value
25/100
Rule-based valuation (P/E + Graham).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
- Premium 42.9x trailing earnings multiple.
- Trades above Graham Number.
- Price trades at a 45.6% premium to fair value estimate ($1011.55), limiting near-term upside from a valuation perspective.
Future
50/100
Rule-based growth outlook.
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Past
70/100
Historical performance + price trend: Shares moved +346.8% over 5Y and +118.2% over 1Y.
Positives
- ROE sits at 100.7%.
- Healthy profit margin of 35.8%.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
70/100
Balance sheet & liquidity (Z-Score: N/A).
Positives
- Insufficient data for clear positives.
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Dividend
25/100
Dividend policy fallback.
Positives
- Yield: 0.6%.
Watchpoints
- Weak dividend profile (Score: 25/100).
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$1472.41
Analyst Target
$1676.37
Upside/Downside
+13.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for KLAC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-03-31
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KLAC
KLA Corporation
Primary
|
+346.8% | +279.1% | +118.2% | +36.9% | -4.1% | -6.0% |
|
APH
Amphenol Corporation
Peer
|
+376.2% | +290.2% | +93.7% | +44.2% | +9.5% | -2.2% |
|
CRM
Salesforce, Inc.
Peer
|
-13.6% | -5.4% | -30.0% | -21.1% | -3.2% | +2.0% |
|
ANET
Arista Networks, Inc.
Peer
|
+609.0% | +347.9% | +5.6% | +19.3% | +4.3% | +5.0% |
|
SHOP
Shopify Inc.
Peer
|
+14.5% | +166.6% | +56.8% | -16.9% | +6.0% | +18.4% |
KLA
KLA Corporation
Primary
5Y
+346.8%
3Y
+279.1%
1Y
+118.2%
6M
+36.9%
1M
-4.1%
1W
-6.0%
APH
Amphenol Corporation
Peer
5Y
+376.2%
3Y
+290.2%
1Y
+93.7%
6M
+44.2%
1M
+9.5%
1W
-2.2%
CRM
Salesforce, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-13.6%
3Y
-5.4%
1Y
-30.0%
6M
-21.1%
1M
-3.2%
1W
+2.0%
ANE
Arista Networks, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+609.0%
3Y
+347.9%
1Y
+5.6%
6M
+19.3%
1M
+4.3%
1W
+5.0%
SHO
Shopify Inc.
Peer
5Y
+14.5%
3Y
+166.6%
1Y
+56.8%
6M
-16.9%
1M
+6.0%
1W
+18.4%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
42.94
Forward P/E
30.87
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
35.33
P/S Ratio
15.18
EV/Revenue
15.21
EV/EBITDA
33.77
Market Cap
$193.46B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
35.76%
Operating Margin
41.31%
Gross Margin
61.57%
ROE
100.73%
ROA
21.09%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+7.2%
Earnings Growth
+40.9%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+39.0%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.12
Moderate
Current Ratio
2.83
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.85
Excellent
Cash/Share
$39.73
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$3.3B
Gross Margin
61.4%
Op. Margin
41.3%
Net Margin
34.7%
Total Assets
$16.7B
Liabilities
$11.3B
Equity
$5.5B
Debt/Equity
2.06x
Operating CF
$1.4B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$1.3B
FCF Yield
92%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-29
$N/A
2026-01-29
$8.85
+0.6% surprise
2025-10-29
$8.81
+2.2% surprise
2025-07-31
$9.38
+9.7% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing KLAC against 565 companies in the Technology sector
(45 bullish, 197 neutral, 323 bearish)
P/E Ratio
42.94
This Stock
vs
82.88
Sector Avg
-48.2%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
100.73%
This Stock
vs
-33.47%
Sector Avg
-400.9%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
35.76%
This Stock
vs
-11.75%
Sector Avg
-404.4%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.12
This Stock
vs
0.74
Sector Avg
+50.3%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
7.2%
This Stock
vs
4383.21%
Sector Avg
-99.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.83
This Stock
vs
3.59
Sector Avg
-21.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KLAC
KLA Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $193.46B | 42.94 | 100.7% | 35.8% | $1472.41 | |
|
APH
Amphenol Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $184.82B | 50.84 | 34.8% | 18.2% | $150.99 | Compare |
|
CRM
Salesforce, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $174.91B | 23.69 | 12.4% | 18.0% | $186.67 | Compare |
|
ANET
Arista Networks, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $171.69B | 52.64 | 31.7% | 39.7% | $136.34 | Compare |
|
SHOP
Shopify Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $170.62B | 139.52 | 9.8% | 10.7% | $131.15 | Compare |
KLAC
KLA Corporation
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$193.5B
P/E
42.9
ROE
100.7%
Price
$1472.41
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | CALDERONI ROBERT M | Director | Stock Award | 11 | - |
| 2025-12-16 | HIGGINS BREN D. | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 2,254 | $2,788,221 |
| 2025-11-12 | KHAN AHMAD A | Officer | Gift | 85 | - |
| 2025-11-11 | WALLACE RICHARD P | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 10,803 | $12,997,089 |
| 2025-11-11 | WALLACE RICHARD P | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 804 | - |
| 2025-11-05 | CALDERONI ROBERT M | Director | Stock Award | 256 | - |
| 2025-11-05 | SAMATH JAMIE E. | Director | Stock Award | 203 | - |
| 2025-11-05 | KENNEDY KEVIN J | Director | Stock Award | 203 | - |
| 2025-11-05 | MCMULLEN MICHAEL R | Director | Stock Award | 203 | - |
| 2025-11-05 | TAYLOR SUSAN J S | Director | Stock Award | 203 | - |
| 2025-11-05 | PENG VICTOR | Director | Stock Award | 203 | - |
| 2025-11-05 | EMBREE TRACY A | Director | Stock Award | 203 | - |
| 2025-11-05 | CONLEY JASON | Director | Stock Award | 203 | - |
| 2025-11-05 | HANLEY JENEANNE MICHELLE | Director | Stock Award | 203 | - |
CALDERONI ROBERT M
Director
2026-02-05
11 shares
HIGGINS BREN D.
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-16
2,254 shares
·
$2,788,221
KHAN AHMAD A
Officer
2025-11-12
85 shares
WALLACE RICHARD P
Chief Executive Officer
2025-11-11
10,803 shares
·
$12,997,089
WALLACE RICHARD P
Chief Executive Officer
2025-11-11
804 shares
CALDERONI ROBERT M
Director
2025-11-05
256 shares
SAMATH JAMIE E.
Director
2025-11-05
203 shares
KENNEDY KEVIN J
Director
2025-11-05
203 shares
MCMULLEN MICHAEL R
Director
2025-11-05
203 shares
TAYLOR SUSAN J S
Director
2025-11-05
203 shares
PENG VICTOR
Director
2025-11-05
203 shares
EMBREE TRACY A
Director
2025-11-05
203 shares
CONLEY JASON
Director
2025-11-05
203 shares
HANLEY JENEANNE MICHELLE
Director
2025-11-05
203 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
30 analysts
Needham
2026-03-16
Buy
Buy
Jefferies
2026-03-13
Buy
Buy
Oppenheimer
2026-03-13
Outperform
Outperform
Morgan Stanley
2026-02-25
Overweight
Overweight
Citigroup
2026-02-02
Buy
Buy
Jefferies
2026-01-30
Buy
Buy
RBC Capital
2026-01-30
Sector Perform
Sector Perform
Oppenheimer
2026-01-30
Outperform
Outperform
Barclays
2026-01-30
Overweight
Overweight
Wells Fargo
2026-01-30
Overweight
Overweight
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