MKSI:NGS-MKS Instruments Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Scientific & Technical Instruments | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 112.91

Change

-1.26 (-1.10)%

Market Cap

USD 3.08B

Volume

0.68M

Analyst Target

USD 148.60
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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ETFs Containing MKSI

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

-0.08 (-0.96%)

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FKU:LSE First Trust United Kingdo.. 2.98 % 0.00 %

+2.50 (+-0.96%)

USD 6.62M
FKUD:LSE First Trust United Kingdo.. 2.98 % 0.00 %

-2.50 (-0.96%)

USD 2.58M
CUKS:LSE iShares VII PLC - iShares.. 2.49 % 0.00 %

-172.50 (-0.96%)

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SXRD:F iShares VII Public Limite.. 2.30 % 0.00 %

-0.75 (-0.96%)

USD 0.17B
SXRD:XETRA iShares VII PLC - iShares.. 2.30 % 0.00 %

-1.00 (-0.96%)

USD 0.18B
CSUKS:SW iShares VII PLC - iShares.. 2.30 % 0.00 %

N/A

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EMOM:PA BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 2.21 % 0.00 %

+0.36 (+-0.96%)

USD 3.00M
MOED:PA BNP Paribas Easy - Equity.. 2.21 % 0.00 %

+0.26 (+-0.96%)

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MOED:XETRA BNP Paribas Easy - Equity.. 2.21 % 0.00 %

+0.54 (+-0.96%)

USD 2.20M
MOEU:XETRA BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 2.21 % 0.00 %

+0.62 (+-0.96%)

USD 2.20M
MOED:SW BNP Paribas Easy ESG Equi.. 2.21 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.82M
IMOM Alpha Architect Internati.. 2.11 % 0.00 %

-0.27 (-0.96%)

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ZPRX:F SSgA SPDR ETFs Europe II .. 0.89 % 0.00 %

+0.16 (+-0.96%)

USD 0.24B
ZPRX:XETRA SPDR® MSCI Europe Small .. 0.89 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+-0.96%)

USD 0.17B
CEM:PA Amundi MSCI Europe Small .. 0.83 % 0.00 %

-0.74 (-0.96%)

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X026:XETRA Amundi MSCI Europe Small .. 0.83 % 0.00 %

-0.02 (-0.96%)

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XXSC:LSE db x-trackers MSCI Europe.. 0.76 % 0.00 %

-13.00 (-0.96%)

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SMC:PA SPDR MSCI Europe Small Ca.. 0.74 % 0.00 %

-2.35 (-0.96%)

USD 0.24B
SMCX:SW SPDR® MSCI Europe Small .. 0.74 % 0.00 %

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SIZ 0.63 % 1.71 %

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FEP First Trust Europe AlphaD.. 0.00 % 0.80 %

-0.12 (-0.96%)

USD 0.20B
FKU First Trust United Kingdo.. 0.00 % 0.80 %

-0.16 (-0.96%)

USD 0.08B
RTLA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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SCAP Series Portfolios Trust 0.00 % 0.90 %

-0.05 (-0.96%)

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TWOK 0.00 % 0.10 %

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AVDV Avantis® International S.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.32 (-0.96%)

USD 6.52B
HMCX:PA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Scientific & Technical Instruments) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 9.76% 77% C+ 63% D
Dividend Return 0.64% 75% C 12% F
Total Return 10.40% 77% C+ 61% D-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 49.93% 86% B+ 82% B
Dividend Return 1.17% 75% C 16% F
Total Return 51.10% 86% B+ 81% B-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 3.54% 59% D- 52% F
Dividend Return 3.92% 50% F 11% F
Total Return 7.46% 59% D- 45% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.57% 64% D 60% D-
Dividend Return 9.29% 64% D 58% F
Total Return 0.72% 50% F 20% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 40.01% 68% D+ 47% F
Risk Adjusted Return 23.22% 73% C 57% F
Market Capitalization 3.08B 89% A- 90% A-

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Scientific & Technical Instruments) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 36.30 8% 1%
Price/Book Ratio 2.99 58% 36%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 21.84 42% 14%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 15.76 37% 23%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 0.34% 62% 59%
Return on Invested Capital -17.60% 48% 34%
Return on Assets 3.38% 76% 80%
Debt to Equity Ratio 189.97% 13% 12%

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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 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 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