MKSI
NEUTRAL
$273.18
Live
MKS Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $292.08
(+6.9%)
$58.85
52W Range
$273.55
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 14, 2026
Market cap
$18.39B
P/E
62.51
ROE
11.7%
Profit margin
7.5%
Debt/Equity
1.65
Dividend yield
0.37%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
MKSI exhibits a stable financial health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, though it is currently trading at a massive premium to its Graham Number ($63.07) and Intrinsic Value ($128.91). While the company boasts an exceptional 25-quarter earnings beat streak and strong growth metrics, the valuation is stretched with a trailing P/E of 62.51. This fundamental strength is countered by bearish insider sentiment and a severely weak technical trend (10/100), suggesting the stock may be overextended despite analyst 'buy' ratings.
Key Strengths
Exceptional earnings track record with consistent beats over 25 quarters
Strong growth profile with 18.40% YoY earnings growth
Healthy short-term liquidity with a Current Ratio of 2.71
Robust gross margins at 46.73%
Significant forward P/E compression (from 62.51 trailing to 22.48 forward)
Key Risks
Extreme valuation gap between current price ($273.18) and intrinsic value ($128.91)
Bearish insider activity with 14 sell transactions and zero buys
High Debt/Equity ratio (1.65) compared to sector average (0.72)
Severely bearish technical trend (10/100) indicating potential price correction
Low dividend yield (0.37%) providing minimal downside protection
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$165.5
-39.4% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
56
Moderate
20
85
95
50
30
AI Verdict
Overvalued Growth
Key drivers: Consistent earnings surprises, Extreme price-to-intrinsic gap, Bearish insider/technical signals
Confidence
90%
Value
20/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Forward P/E is reasonable at 22.48
Watchpoints
- Price is 4.3x the Graham Number
- Price is 2.1x the Intrinsic Value
- High P/B ratio of 6.75
Future
85/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Strong YoY revenue and earnings growth
- Consistent history of beating analyst estimates
Watchpoints
- Growth must accelerate to justify current premium
Past
95/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Massive 1Y return of +301.8%
- Flawless earnings surprise record over 25 quarters
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
50/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Current Ratio (2.71) is strong
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 is only 'Stable'
- Debt/Equity (1.65) is double the sector average
Dividend
30/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- Low payout ratio (20.14%) suggests sustainability
Watchpoints
- Negligible yield of 0.37%
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$273.18
Analyst Target
$292.08
Upside/Downside
+6.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for MKSI and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-13
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MKSI
MKS Inc.
Primary
|
+52.8% | +239.1% | +301.8% | +105.9% | +28.0% | +15.3% |
|
TEAM
Atlassian Corporation
Peer
|
-69.4% | -60.1% | -67.8% | -57.3% | -7.5% | +0.1% |
|
MDB
MongoDB, Inc.
Peer
|
-23.6% | +5.8% | +49.4% | -26.0% | -9.3% | -7.4% |
|
ENTG
Entegris, Inc.
Peer
|
+8.8% | +72.1% | +106.9% | +37.3% | +10.4% | +9.2% |
|
ALAB
Astera Labs, Inc.
Peer
|
+94.0% | +94.0% | +84.2% | -47.6% | -16.3% | +0.9% |
MKS
MKS Inc.
Primary
5Y
+52.8%
3Y
+239.1%
1Y
+301.8%
6M
+105.9%
1M
+28.0%
1W
+15.3%
TEA
Atlassian Corporation
Peer
5Y
-69.4%
3Y
-60.1%
1Y
-67.8%
6M
-57.3%
1M
-7.5%
1W
+0.1%
MDB
MongoDB, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-23.6%
3Y
+5.8%
1Y
+49.4%
6M
-26.0%
1M
-9.3%
1W
-7.4%
ENT
Entegris, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+8.8%
3Y
+72.1%
1Y
+106.9%
6M
+37.3%
1M
+10.4%
1W
+9.2%
ALA
Astera Labs, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+94.0%
3Y
+94.0%
1Y
+84.2%
6M
-47.6%
1M
-16.3%
1W
+0.9%
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
62.51
Forward P/E
22.48
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
6.75
P/S Ratio
4.68
EV/Revenue
5.64
EV/EBITDA
24.72
Market Cap
$18.39B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
7.5%
Operating Margin
14.23%
Gross Margin
46.73%
ROE
11.7%
ROA
3.98%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+10.6%
Earnings Growth
+18.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+10.6%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+17.6%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
1.65
High debt
Current Ratio
2.71
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.43
Good
Cash/Share
$10.04
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$1.0B
Gross Margin
46.4%
Op. Margin
15.1%
Net Margin
10.4%
Total Assets
$8.8B
Liabilities
$6.1B
Equity
$2.7B
Debt/Equity
2.24x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
65%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-06
$N/A
2026-02-17
$2.47
+0.3% surprise
2025-11-05
$1.93
+4.1% surprise
2025-08-06
$1.77
+8.1% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing MKSI against 305 companies in the Technology sector
(25 bullish, 105 neutral, 175 bearish)
P/E Ratio
62.51
This Stock
vs
98.13
Sector Avg
-36.3%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
11.7%
This Stock
vs
-22.69%
Sector Avg
-151.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
7.5%
This Stock
vs
-10.13%
Sector Avg
-174.1%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.65
This Stock
vs
0.72
Sector Avg
+127.7%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
10.6%
This Stock
vs
8051.37%
Sector Avg
-99.9%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.71
This Stock
vs
3.72
Sector Avg
-27.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MKSI
MKS Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $18.39B | 62.51 | 11.7% | 7.5% | $273.18 | |
|
TEAM
Atlassian Corporation
|
BEARISH | $18.0B | - | -13.5% | -3.3% | $68.25 | Compare |
|
MDB
MongoDB, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $19.22B | - | -2.5% | -2.9% | $236.14 | Compare |
|
ENTG
Entegris, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $19.73B | 83.61 | 6.2% | 7.4% | $129.6 | Compare |
|
ALAB
Astera Labs, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $20.48B | 98.61 | 18.8% | 25.7% | $120.31 | Compare |
MKSI
MKS Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$18.4B
P/E
62.5
ROE
11.7%
Price
$273.18
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | MOLONEY JACQUELINE F | Director | Sale | 340 | $72,705 |
| 2026-03-06 | TARANTO ERIC ROBERT | Officer | Sale | 4,567 | $1,007,318 |
| 2026-03-02 | MORA ELIZABETH A | Director | Sale | 300 | $71,832 |
| 2026-02-24 | COLELLA GERARD G | Director | Sale | 20,000 | $5,068,674 |
| 2026-02-24 | SCHREINER JAMES ALAN | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 4,100 | $1,045,500 |
| 2026-02-20 | TARANTO ERIC ROBERT | Officer | Sale | 1,452 | $359,623 |
| 2026-02-20 | HENRY DAVID PHILIP | Officer | Sale | 2,000 | $523,120 |
| 2026-02-20 | CANNONE PETER J III | Director | Sale | 1,250 | $322,574 |
| 2026-02-20 | LEE JOHN TSENG-CHUNG | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 30,000 | $7,703,242 |
| 2026-02-20 | MOLONEY JACQUELINE F | Director | Sale | 829 | $205,219 |
| 2026-02-20 | WILLIAMS JOHN EDWARD | Officer | Sale | 2,042 | $523,744 |
| 2026-02-20 | MCCARTHY MICHELLE M | Officer | Sale | 1,466 | $366,503 |
| 2026-02-20 | BURKE KATHLEEN FLAHERTY | General Counsel | Sale | 4,254 | $1,063,500 |
| 2026-02-17 | TARANTO ERIC ROBERT | Officer | Stock Award | 6,472 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | HENRY DAVID PHILIP | Officer | Stock Award | 9,281 | - |
MOLONEY JACQUELINE F
Director
2026-03-12
340 shares
·
$72,705
TARANTO ERIC ROBERT
Officer
2026-03-06
4,567 shares
·
$1,007,318
MORA ELIZABETH A
Director
2026-03-02
300 shares
·
$71,832
COLELLA GERARD G
Director
2026-02-24
20,000 shares
·
$5,068,674
SCHREINER JAMES ALAN
Chief Operating Officer
2026-02-24
4,100 shares
·
$1,045,500
TARANTO ERIC ROBERT
Officer
2026-02-20
1,452 shares
·
$359,623
HENRY DAVID PHILIP
Officer
2026-02-20
2,000 shares
·
$523,120
CANNONE PETER J III
Director
2026-02-20
1,250 shares
·
$322,574
LEE JOHN TSENG-CHUNG
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-20
30,000 shares
·
$7,703,242
MOLONEY JACQUELINE F
Director
2026-02-20
829 shares
·
$205,219
WILLIAMS JOHN EDWARD
Officer
2026-02-20
2,042 shares
·
$523,744
MCCARTHY MICHELLE M
Officer
2026-02-20
1,466 shares
·
$366,503
BURKE KATHLEEN FLAHERTY
General Counsel
2026-02-20
4,254 shares
·
$1,063,500
TARANTO ERIC ROBERT
Officer
2026-02-17
6,472 shares
HENRY DAVID PHILIP
Officer
2026-02-17
9,281 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
12 analysts
Citigroup
2026-03-20
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-02-19
Buy
Buy
Goldman Sachs
2026-02-19
Sell
Sell
JP Morgan
2026-02-19
Overweight
Overweight
Wells Fargo
2026-02-19
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
Deutsche Bank
2026-02-19
Buy
Buy
Needham
2026-02-19
Buy
Buy
TD Cowen
2026-01-22
Buy
Buy
Morgan Stanley
2026-01-22
Overweight
Overweight
Wells Fargo
2026-01-22
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
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