KLAC:NGS-KLA-Tencor Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Semiconductor Equipment & Materials | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 759.72

Change

+29.80 (+4.08)%

Market Cap

USD 12.98B

Volume

0.85M

Analyst Target

USD 217.35
Analyst Rating

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KLA-Tencor Corp is a supplier of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries.

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ETFs Containing KLAC

XSDX:LSE Xtrackers ShortDAX Daily .. 8.54 % 0.00 %

+16.10 (+-0.57%)

USD 0.19B
DXSN:XETRA Xtrackers ShortDAX Daily .. 8.54 % 0.00 %

+0.14 (+-0.57%)

USD 0.21B
XSDX:SW Xtrackers ShortDAX Daily .. 8.54 % 0.00 %

+0.16 (+-0.57%)

USD 0.19B
XY7D:XETRA Global X S&P 500® Covere.. 4.36 % 0.00 %

-0.06 (-0.57%)

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SEMI Columbia Seligman Semicon.. 4.33 % 0.00 %

-0.70 (-0.57%)

USD 0.04B
TXF-U:CA CI Tech Giants Covered Ca.. 4.31 % 0.00 %

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LCLG Advisors Series Trust - L.. 4.15 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (-0.57%)

USD 0.07B
XCHP:CA iShares Semiconductor Ind.. 4.12 % 0.00 %

-1.98 (-0.57%)

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GARP 4.10 % 0.00 %

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TXF-B:CA CI Tech Giants Covered Ca.. 4.04 % 0.00 %

-0.43 (-0.57%)

CAD 0.58B
TXF:CA First Asset Tech Giants C.. 4.04 % 0.72 %

-0.35 (-0.57%)

CAD 0.65B
QQQG Pacer Nasdaq 100 Top 50 C.. 4.03 % 0.00 %

-0.12 (-0.57%)

USD 1.69M
CHPS Xtrackers Semiconductor S.. 4.01 % 0.00 %

-0.84 (-0.57%)

USD 7.22M
UGCE 3.74 % 0.00 %

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CNAO:CA CI Alternative North Amer.. 3.62 % 0.00 %

+0.46 (+-0.57%)

CAD 2.89M
SHOC EA Series Trust 3.59 % 0.00 %

-1.32 (-0.57%)

USD 0.08B
LEAD 3.27 % 0.00 %

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GTEK Goldman Sachs Future Tech.. 2.61 % 0.00 %

-0.03 (-0.57%)

USD 0.17B
UVDV 2.55 % 0.00 %

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FTGS First Trust Growth Streng.. 2.45 % 0.00 %

-0.06 (-0.57%)

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-0.34 (-0.57%)

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-0.04 (-0.57%)

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-0.10 (-0.57%)

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-0.58 (-0.57%)

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-0.28 (-0.57%)

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RNLC 0.00 % 0.60 %

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DBLV 0.00 % 0.87 %

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PLC 0.00 % 0.00 %

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RPG Invesco S&P 500® Pure Gr.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

-0.43 (-0.57%)

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WMW 0.00 % 0.75 %

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ZEUS:CA 0.00 % 0.73 %

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FLXU:F Franklin LibertyShares IC.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

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FEVR 0.00 % 0.00 %

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BULD Pacer BlueStar Engineerin.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.30 (-0.57%)

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TSWE:LSE VanEck Sustainable World .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.06 (-0.57%)

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Semiconductor Equipment & Materials) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 30.69% 72% C 86% B+
Dividend Return 0.50% 89% A- 27% F
Total Return 31.19% 76% C+ 86% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 82.26% 84% B 93% A
Dividend Return 1.36% 78% C+ 19% F
Total Return 83.62% 84% B 93% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 599.56% 87% B+ 97% N/A
Dividend Return 20.21% 100% F 80% B-
Total Return 619.77% 91% A- 97% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 41.94% 72% C 89% A-
Dividend Return 43.62% 72% C 89% A-
Total Return 1.68% 90% A- 41% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 34.67% 92% A 53% F
Risk Adjusted Return 125.82% 100% F 100% F
Market Capitalization 12.98B 88% B+ 99% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Semiconductor Equipment & Materials) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 16.30 43% 25%
Price/Book Ratio 30.25 4% 3%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 26.78 40% 10%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 24.77 32% 9%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 90.35% 100% 99%
Return on Invested Capital 42.59% 96% 95%
Return on Assets 15.19% 96% 98%
Debt to Equity Ratio 201.75% 7% 11%

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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.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

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.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

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.

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.