Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI) - $137.20 as of 11/5/2025 12:42:47 PM EST
Total Score
15 out of 30
Safety Score
56 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for MKSI
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for MKSI
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for MKSI
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for MKSI
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for MKSI (56 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 3 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | MKSI |
| Company Name | MKS Instruments Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | MKS Instruments, Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced measurement, control, and process solutions essential for high-precision manufacturing in the semiconductor, industrial technology, and life sciences sectors. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, the company delivers a comprehensive range of instruments and systems that enhance efficiency and accuracy in critical manufacturing processes. MKS's steadfast commitment to innovation and its customer-centric approach position it favorably to capitalize on the growing demand for automation and process optimization in high-tech industries, supporting its robust growth potential. |
| Sector Name | TECHNOLOGY |
| Industry Name | SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 6/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 11/5/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 137.20 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 168.75 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/5/2025 12:42:47 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,165,671 |
| Average Daily Volume | 1,065,281 |
| 52-Week High | 147.31 |
| 52-Week Low | 54.59 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 151.33% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 36.38 |
| Industry PE | 41.66 |
| Sector PE | 87.17 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 19.46 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 13.67 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 24.01 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 80.94 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 2.99 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 10.04 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 37.99 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 3.59 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 3.62 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.03 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.58 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.77 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 6.34 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 8 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 3 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 67,159,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 9,214,214,800 |
| Institutional Ownership | 113.85% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 8/25/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.2200 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.2200 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.88 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 0.88 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.82% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.58% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 2.99% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 22.28% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 178.80% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 110.32% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 3.95 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 3.48 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 6.58 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 266,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 190,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | -1,841,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 9.70% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 13.55% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 14.40% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 674,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 714,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 875,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -3,683,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -3,774,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 4,488,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 4,696,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 4,357,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.34 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.37 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 2,322,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 2,472,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 2,553,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 525,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 7.82 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 410,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 232,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.04 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 5.01 |
| MACD Signal | 5.33 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 81.32 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 115.61 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 149.90 |
| Beta | 1.97 |
| RSI | 60.53 |
| 50-Day SMA | 101.95 |
| 150-Day SMA | 102.10 |
| 200-Day SMA | 104.05 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/4/2025 4:14:07 AM EST |