KLAC:NGS-KLA-Tencor Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Semiconductor Equipment & Materials | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 702.71

Change

-47.11 (-6.28)%

Market Cap

USD 12.98B

Volume

2.36M

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

SOXQ Invesco PHLX Semiconducto.. 4.57 % 0.00 %

+0.55 (+0.93%)

USD 0.47B
CHPS Xtrackers Semiconductor S.. 4.33 % 0.00 %

+0.33 (+0.93%)

USD 7.14M
TXF-U:CA CI Tech Giants Covered Ca.. 4.31 % 0.00 %

-0.09 (0.93%)

N/A
LCLG Advisors Series Trust - L.. 4.14 % 0.00 %

+0.55 (+0.93%)

USD 0.08B
XCHP:CA iShares Semiconductor Ind.. 4.12 % 0.00 %

+0.96 (+0.93%)

N/A
XYLU:LSE Global X S&P 500® Covere.. 3.97 % 0.00 %

N/A

USD 0.06B
SHOC EA Series Trust 3.80 % 0.00 %

+0.70 (+0.93%)

USD 0.08B
UGCE 3.74 % 0.00 %

N/A

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

-0.32 (0.93%)

CAD 0.04B
JGRW Trust For Professional Ma.. 3.61 % 0.00 %

+0.17 (+0.93%)

USD 0.09B
SEMI Columbia Seligman Semicon.. 3.54 % 0.00 %

+0.53 (+0.93%)

USD 0.04B
LEAD Siren DIVCON Leaders Divi.. 3.27 % 0.00 %

+0.43 (+0.93%)

N/A
SOXL Direxion Daily Semiconduc.. 3.05 % 1.10 %

+1.02 (+0.93%)

USD 9.27B
BIBL Northern Lights Fund Trus.. 2.68 % 0.35 %

+0.26 (+0.93%)

USD 0.33B
UVDV 2.55 % 0.00 %

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FTGS First Trust Growth Streng.. 2.45 % 0.00 %

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QNXT iShares Nasdaq-100 ex Top.. 2.34 % 0.00 %

+0.24 (+0.93%)

USD 0.01B
BMVP Invesco Bloomberg MVP Mul.. 2.29 % 0.00 %

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EMOT First Trust Exchange-Trad.. 2.26 % 0.00 %

+0.20 (+0.93%)

USD 4.38M
MBOX Freedom Day Dividend ETF 2.23 % 0.00 %

+0.23 (+0.93%)

USD 0.13B
RSPT Invesco S&P 500 Equal Wei.. 1.70 % 0.00 %

+0.47 (+0.93%)

USD 3.69B
QTUM Defiance Quantum ETF 1.61 % 0.65 %

+0.60 (+0.93%)

USD 1.11B
FLXU:SW Franklin U.S. Equity UCIT.. 1.34 % 0.00 %

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CHGX Change Finance Diversifie.. 1.19 % 0.64 %

+0.20 (+0.93%)

USD 0.13B
PEXL Pacer US Export Leaders E.. 1.17 % 0.60 %

+0.01 (+0.93%)

USD 0.05B
HIBL Direxion Daily S&P 500® .. 1.14 % 0.00 %

+1.77 (+0.93%)

USD 0.04B
RSPE Invesco Exchange-Traded F.. 0.66 % 0.00 %

+0.07 (+0.93%)

USD 0.02B
SPEQ:LSE Invesco S&P 500 Equal Wei.. 0.24 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (0.93%)

USD 0.66B
SPED:LSE Invesco S&P 500 Equal Wei.. 0.24 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (0.93%)

USD 0.23B
XEWG:LSE Xtrackers S&P 500 Equal W.. 0.24 % 0.00 %

-0.01 (0.93%)

USD 0.10B
QQEW First Trust NASDAQ-100 Eq.. 0.00 % 0.60 %

+1.28 (+0.93%)

USD 1.91B
QQQE Direxion NASDAQ-100 Equal.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

+0.83 (+0.93%)

USD 1.26B
QTEC First Trust NASDAQ-100-Te.. 0.00 % 0.57 %

+2.16 (+0.93%)

USD 3.99B
RDVY First Trust Rising Divide.. 0.00 % 0.50 %

+0.25 (+0.93%)

USD 13.45B
JDIV J.P. Morgan Exchange-Trad.. 0.00 % 0.12 %

+0.30 (+0.93%)

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RNLC 0.00 % 0.60 %

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DBLV 0.00 % 0.87 %

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ZPW-U:CA BMO US Put Write ETF 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.07 (+0.93%)

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PLC 0.00 % 0.00 %

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

+0.15 (+0.93%)

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SOXX iShares Semiconductor ETF 0.00 % 0.46 %

+2.83 (+0.93%)

USD 14.68B
SPHB Invesco S&P 500® High Be.. 0.00 % 0.25 %

+1.29 (+0.93%)

USD 0.37B
WMW 0.00 % 0.75 %

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ZPW:CA BMO US Put Write ETF 0.00 % 0.71 %

+0.03 (+0.93%)

CAD 0.07B
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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ALTL Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alte.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.50 (+0.93%)

USD 0.17B
DEMZ Democratic Large Cap Core.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.20 (+0.93%)

USD 0.04B
TSWE:LSE VanEck Sustainable World .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.17 (+0.93%)

N/A

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 11.52% 92% A 85% B
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 11.52% 92% A 85% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 17.10% 88% B+ 70% C-
Dividend Return 0.72% 44% F 13% F
Total Return 17.83% 88% B+ 69% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 309.22% 88% B+ 96% N/A
Dividend Return 12.70% 100% F 49% F
Total Return 321.91% 88% B+ 96% N/A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 39.91% 80% B- 84% B
Dividend Return 41.33% 84% B 84% B
Total Return 1.42% 90% A- 36% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 37.17% 88% B+ 51% F
Risk Adjusted Return 111.19% 100% F 98% N/A
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 39% 29%
Price/Book Ratio 28.18 4% 5%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 30.31 33% 11%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 24.81 33% 15%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 90.58% 100% 99%
Return on Invested Capital 34.11% 96% 93%
Return on Assets 16.16% 100% 98%
Debt to Equity Ratio 174.57% 7% 13%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

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.

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.

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.

Low Dividend Growth

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