MKSI
MKS Instruments Inc
NASDAQ: MKSI · TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
$291.53
+4.35% today
Updated 2026-05-04
Market cap
$18.81B
P/E ratio
64.08
P/S ratio
4.79x
EPS (TTM)
$4.36
Dividend yield
0.31%
52W range
$71 – $294
Volume
1.2M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
55
out of 100
Grade: C+
Hold
Investment rating
6.0
Growth
B5.5
Quality
C+5.5
Profitability
C+3.3
Valuation
D5/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.2
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$304.17
+4.34%
12-Month target
$131.04
-55.05%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$181.75
Margin of safety
-42.53%
3 Strong Buy7 Buy1 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $91.00M — positive
+ Revenue growth 10.60% QoQ
Risks
- Altman Z 1.20 — distress zone
- 42.53% above intrinsic value
- P/E 64.08x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.55B | $3.62B | $3.59B | $3.93B | $3.93B |
| Net income | $333.00M | $-1.84B | $190.00M | $295.00M | $107.00M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $4.36 |
| Free cash flow | $365.00M | $232.00M | $410.00M | $497.00M | $91.00M |
| Profit margin | 9.39% | -50.83% | 5.30% | 7.50% | 7.50% |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | WILLIAMS, JOHN EDWARD | Sale | 1,741 | — |
| 2026-04-17 | WILLIAMS, JOHN EDWARD | Buy | 1,741 | — |
| 2026-04-17 | WILLIAMS, JOHN EDWARD | Sale | 826 | $269.89 |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
MKS Instruments Inc trades at $291.53. representing a P/E of 64.08x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 55/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 5/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.20, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $3.93B. with profit margins at 7.50%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $181.75.
Frequently asked questions
What is MKS Instruments Inc's stock price?
MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI) trades at $291.53.
Is MKS Instruments Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 55/100 (Grade C+, Hold). DCF value $181.75.
What is the price target of MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI)?
The analyst target price is $304.17, representing +4.3% upside from the current price of $291.53.
What is the intrinsic value of MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $181.75, a -42.5% margin of safety versus $291.53.
What is MKS Instruments Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $3.93B.
Piotroski F-Score?
5/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.20 — distress.
Company info
SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustrySCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio4.79x
ROE11.70%
Beta1.90
50D MA$247.66
200D MA$174.15
Shares out0.07B
Float0.07B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.2M
Performance
1 week+9.83%
1 month+23.02%
3 months+32.51%
YTD+82.43%
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