MKSI:NSD-MKS Instruments Inc (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Scientific & Technical Instruments |

Last Closing

USD 107.84

Change

-1.26 (-1.15)%

Market Cap

USD 7.53B

Volume

0.59M

Analyst Target

USD 148.60
Analyst Rating

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About

MKS Instruments, Inc. provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, Germany, China, South Korea, and internationally. It operates through Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Material Solutions Division (MSD) segments. The VSD segment provides foundational technology solutions, including pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, electronic control technology, reactive gas generation and delivery, power generation and delivery, and vacuum technology. The PSD segment offers range of solutions, which include lasers, beam measurement and profiling, precision motion control, vibration isolation systems, photonics instruments, temperature sensing, opto-mechanical components, optical elements, systems for flexible PCB laser processing, and laser-based systems, as well as high density interconnect PCB and package manufacturing. The MSD segment develops, process, and manufactures technologies comprising advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing for chemistry, equipment, software, and services markets, as well as high-technology applications. In addition, the company sells its products and services through direct sales, network of independent distributors, and sales representatives, as well as websites, including product catalogs. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.

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ETFs Containing MKSI

LADR:XETRA L&G Optical Technology & .. 3.87 % 0.00 %

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FKU First Trust United Kingdo.. 2.68 % 0.80 %

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SXRD:XETRA iShares VII PLC - iShares.. 2.08 % 0.00 %

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SXRD:F iShares VII Public Limite.. 1.96 % 0.00 %

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ZPRX:F SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe II .. 0.76 % 0.00 %

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ZPRX:XETRA SPDR® MSCI Europe Small .. 0.76 % 0.00 %

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X026:XETRA Amundi MSCI Europe Small .. 0.75 % 0.00 %

-0.18 (0.11%)

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XXSC:LSE db x-trackers MSCI Europe.. 0.68 % 0.00 %

-28.50 (0.11%)

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-1.00 (0.11%)

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SMCX:SW SPDR® MSCI Europe Small .. 0.64 % 0.00 %

-1.75 (0.11%)

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SIZ 0.63 % 1.71 %

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IEUS iShares MSCI Europe Small.. 0.00 % 0.40 %

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RTLA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Scientific & Technical Instruments) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 4.83% 73% C 61% D-
Dividend Return 0.64% 50% F 17% F
Total Return 5.47% 73% C 59% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 23.51% 95% A 73% C
Dividend Return 1.01% 60% D- 15% F
Total Return 24.52% 95% A 72% C
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 15.96% 69% C- 60% D-
Dividend Return 4.60% 40% F 14% F
Total Return 20.56% 69% C- 56% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 7.79% 68% D+ 63% D
Dividend Return 8.53% 68% D+ 62% D
Total Return 0.73% 40% F 19% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 39.64% 64% D 46% F
Risk Adjusted Return 21.51% 68% D+ 56% F
Market Capitalization 7.53B 95% A 91% A-

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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 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.

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 Revenue Growth

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

Superior Dividend Growth

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

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.

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 Earnings Growth

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