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MKS Instruments (NasdaqGS:MKSI)
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MKS Instruments stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 63 (better than 63% compared with investment alternatives), MKS Instruments (Semiconductor Equipment, USA) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of MKS Instruments are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 91 (better than 91% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 77) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 16), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 63, is a buy recommendation based on MKS Instruments's financial characteristics. As the company MKS Instruments's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 91) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 77), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 16) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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360° Viewnew| Country | USA |
| Industry | Semiconductor Equipment |
| Index | Dividends USA, NASDAQ, S&P MIDCAP |
| Size class | Large |
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Research History: MKS Instruments
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 84 |
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99 |
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97 |
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91 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 57 |
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33 |
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50 |
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77 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 65 |
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79 |
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33 |
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16 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | n/a |
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53 |
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5 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | n/a |
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81 |
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35 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 63 (better than 63% compared with investment alternatives), MKS Instruments (Semiconductor Equipment, USA) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of MKS Instruments are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 91 (better than 91% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 77) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 16), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 63, is a buy recommendation based on MKS Instruments's financial characteristics. As the company MKS Instruments's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 91) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 77), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 16) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 84 |
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99 |
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97 |
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91 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 57 |
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33 |
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50 |
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77 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 65 |
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79 |
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33 |
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16 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 89 |
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86 |
|
64 |
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63 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 91 (better than 91% compared with alternatives) for 2024, MKS Instruments shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators above average for MKS Instruments. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 68, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 68% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning MKS Instruments's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 52% of alternatives. It is also positive for expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 89 (dividends are expected to be higher than 89% of other stocks). But, compared with other companies in the same industry, the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is higher than average, making the stock more expensive. Only 57% of all competitors have an even higher price compared with book capital which puts the Price-to-Capital Rank for MKS Instruments to 43. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 91, is a buy recommendation based on MKS Instruments's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. A low level of book capital means that the company has a business that is leaner in assets than its competitors. For instance, the company could be leasing its production facilities or be more focussed on intellectual property, such as its brand and software, which is less visible in its book capital. If that is the case, the three good value ranks for Sales, Profits, and Dividends are reliable indicators for the stock price value. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 70 |
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62 |
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74 |
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68 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 87 |
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87 |
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67 |
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52 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 66 |
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72 |
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66 |
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43 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 72 |
|
89 |
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93 |
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89 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 84 |
|
99 |
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97 |
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91 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 77 (better than 77% compared with alternatives) for 2024, MKS Instruments shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for MKS Instruments. Sales Growth has a rank of 55 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 55% of its competitors. Capital Growth is also above 40% of competitors with a rank of 74, and Stock Returns with the rank of 77 is also an outperformance. Only Profit Growth is low with a rank of 40 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow its profits less than 60% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 77, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. All three operating growth indicators, namely revenue, profit, and capital growth, are showing improvements. This is a good indication of a company with a positive future. That might, at the same time, be the simple reason why profit growth is low. A growing company needs money and thus can't yet show high profit growth. Look out for signs in corporate communication about extra growth efforts costing time and money. If that is the case, MKS Instruments is a good growth stock. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 43 |
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39 |
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26 |
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55 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 88 |
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61 |
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14 |
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40 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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38 |
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98 |
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74 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 46 |
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39 |
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61 |
|
77 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 57 |
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33 |
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50 |
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77 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 16 (better than 16% compared with alternatives), the company MKS Instruments has much riskier financing practices than comparable other companies, which means that their overall debt burden is significantly above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of MKS Instruments is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for MKS Instruments and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 59, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 59% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 6, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 94% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 27, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 73% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 16 (worse than 84% compared with alternatives), MKS Instruments has a financing structure that is significantly riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for MKS Instruments are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with MKS Instruments and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 32 |
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60 |
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17 |
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6 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 74 |
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65 |
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76 |
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59 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 76 |
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67 |
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28 |
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27 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 65 |
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79 |
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33 |
|
16 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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82 |
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52 |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
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35 |
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50 |
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new |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
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77 |
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9 |
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new |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | n/a |
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6 |
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2 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
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53 |
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5 |
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