MKSI:NGS-MKS Instruments Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Scientific & Technical Instruments | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 85.4

Change

+0.11 (+0.13)%

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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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 -18.19% 37% F 32% F
Dividend Return 0.21% 33% F 6% D-
Total Return -17.98% 37% F 32% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -33.99% 32% F 28% F
Dividend Return 0.34% 25% F 6% D-
Total Return -33.65% 32% F 27% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain -19.15% 56% F 37% F
Dividend Return 3.69% 50% F 9% A-
Total Return -15.46% 56% F 35% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain -1.61% 47% F 38% F
Dividend Return -0.93% 47% F 36% F
Total Return 0.68% 50% F 18% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 32.05% 79% B- 55% F
Risk Adjusted Return -2.90% 47% F 37% F
Market Capitalization 3.08B 94% A 89% 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 58% 32%
Price/Book Ratio 2.16 65% 44%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 10.23 59% 28%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 10.43 41% 35%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 7.93% 72% 72%
Return on Invested Capital 7.19% 78% 71%
Return on Assets 3.66% 78% 78%
Debt to Equity Ratio 193.28% 14% 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 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.

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.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

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.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

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.