MKSI:NGS-MKS Instruments Inc.

EQUITY | Computer Hardware | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 111.7

Change

+0.40 (+0.36)%

Market Cap

USD 3.08B

Volume

0.55M

Analyst Target

USD 136.00
Analyst Rating

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About

MKS Instruments Inc is engaged in providing instruments, subsystems and process control solutions that measure, control, power, monitor and analyze critical parameters of manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity.

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Computer Hardware) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 18.20% 80% B- 80% B-
Dividend Return 0.19% 22% F 11% F
Total Return 18.39% 80% B- 79% B-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 39.45% 78% C+ 80% B-
Dividend Return 0.89% 17% F 15% F
Total Return 40.34% 77% C+ 80% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 308.11% 92% A 93% A
Dividend Return 12.33% 65% D 50% F
Total Return 320.44% 92% A 93% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 39.23% 85% B 91% A-
Dividend Return 41.11% 86% B+ 91% A-
Total Return 1.89% 50% F 49% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 34.42% 52% F 37% F
Risk Adjusted Return 119.45% 97% N/A 91% A-
Market Capitalization 3.08B 90% A- 91% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Computer Hardware) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 36.30 42% 40%
Price/Book Ratio 3.83 22% 31%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 4.74 23% 24%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 18.68 33% 30%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 24.37% 93% 88%
Return on Invested Capital 23.24% 92% 89%
Return on Assets 15.72% 95% 95%
Debt to Equity Ratio 28.25% 63% 61%

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Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.