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MKS Instruments (NasdaqGS:MKSI)

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MKS Instruments stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 86 (better than 86% compared with investment alternatives), MKS Instruments (Semiconductor Equipment, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of MKS Instruments are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 99 (better than 99% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 97) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 20), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 86, is a strong 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 99) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 97), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 20) 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° View^new
Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	99
Growth Rank	97
Safety Rank	20
Combined Rank	86

Country	USA
Industry	Semiconductor Equipment
Index	Dividends USA, NASDAQ, S&P MIDCAP
Size class	Large

This stock has achievements: Top 10 Stock.

14-Nov-2024. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: MKS Instruments

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	84	99	97	99
GROWTH
GROWTH	57	33	50	97
SAFETY
SAFETY	65	79	33	20
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	53	5	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	81	35	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 14-Nov-2024. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Jun-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better MKS Instruments is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	84	99	97	99
GROWTH
GROWTH	57	33	50	97
SAFETY
SAFETY	65	79	33	20
COMBINED
COMBINED	89	86	64	86

Last update of combined financial performance: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of MKS Instruments the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 99 (better than 99% 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 that are all above average for MKS Instruments. Price-to-Sales is 73 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 73% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for MKS Instruments's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 84% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 56. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of MKS Instruments are expected to be higher than for 90% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 90). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 99, is a buy recommendation based on MKS Instruments's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in MKS Instruments based on its detailed value metrics. 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
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	70	62	74	73
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	87	87	67	84
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	66	72	66	56
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	72	89	93	90
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	84	99	97	99

Last update of Value Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of MKS Instruments; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 97 (better than 97% 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 four indicators above average for MKS Instruments. Sales Growth has a value of 53, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 53% of its competitors. The same is valid for Profit Growth with a value of 77 and for Capital Growth with 98. In addition, Stock Returns had an above-average rank value of 95, which means they have been higher than 95% of comparable investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 97, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Since all Growth Ranks are positive, MKS Instruments exhibits above-average growth momentum. This could be due to a uniquely strong market position, proprietary technology, or an extensive corporate acquisition strategy. Growth investors will find this an attractive investment opportunity, unless they expect that the current phase is transitory and will deteriorate in the future. The current performance could also be a temporary recovery from a very low point, such as a turn-around situation. In the case of a turn-around, the current performance may or may not be followed by a continuing positive development. 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
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	43	39	26	53
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	88	61	14	77
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	38	98	98
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	46	39	61	95
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	57	33	50	97

Last update of Growth Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of MKS Instruments.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 20 (better than 20% 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 65, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 65% 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 28, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 72% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 20 (worse than 80% 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
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	32	60	17	6
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	74	65	76	65
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	76	67	28	28
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	65	79	33	20

Last update of Safety Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of MKS Instruments and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2021	2022	2023	2024
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	82	52	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	35	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	77	9	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	6	2	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	53	5	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 14-Nov-2024. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for MKS Instruments.
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