MKSI
MKS Instruments Inc
NASDAQ: MKSI · TECHNOLOGY · SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
$252.08
+4.93% today
Updated 2026-09-18
Market cap
$17.95B
P/E ratio
42.34
P/S ratio
4.13x
EPS (TTM)
$6.27
Dividend yield
0.36%
52W range
$110 – $447
Volume
1.4M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
69
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
7.3
Growth
B+4.5
Quality
C6.5
Profitability
B4.0
Valuation
C4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.2
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$318.77
+26.46%
12-Month target
$131.04
-48.02%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$162.45
Margin of safety
-59.46%
3 Strong Buy9 Buy1 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $189.00M — positive
+ Revenue growth 28.30% QoQ
Risks
- Altman Z 1.24 — distress zone
- 59.46% above intrinsic value
- P/E 42.34x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.55B | $3.62B | $3.59B | $3.93B | $4.35B | $4.9B |
| Net income | $333.00M | $-1.84B | $190.00M | $295.00M | $175.00M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $6.27 | $11.88 |
| Free cash flow | $365.00M | $232.00M | $410.00M | $497.00M | $189.00M | — |
| Profit margin | 9.39% | -50.83% | 5.30% | 7.50% | 10.10% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | MORA, ELIZABETH | Sale | 300 | $250.96 |
| 2026-08-17 | DONLAN, RENEE MARTEL | Buy | 954 | — |
| 2026-08-14 | LEE, JOHN TSENG-CHUNG | Sale | 10,000 | $302.01 |
Peer comparison
| Company | Mkt Cap | Score | Growth | Profit | Value | Quality | MoS | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKSI | $17.95B | 69 | 7.3 | 6.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | -59.46% | Strong Buy |
| NVDA | $5.27T | 80 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 5.3 | 8.5 | -53.35% | Exceptional Buy |
| AAPL | $4.85T | 67 | 6.7 | 10.0 | 4.3 | 6.5 | — | Strong Buy |
| MSFT | $3.68T | 72 | 8.7 | 9.5 | 5.0 | 7.0 | — | Strong Buy |
| TSM | $2.22T | 86 | 9.3 | 10.0 | 7.3 | 9.0 | +51.48% | Exceptional Buy |
| AVGO | $1.73T | 80 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 6.3 | 7.0 | — | Exceptional Buy |
Smart narrative
MKS Instruments Inc trades at $252.08. representing a P/E of 42.34x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 69/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.24, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $4.35B. with profit margins at 10.10%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $162.45.
Frequently asked questions
What is MKS Instruments Inc's stock price?
MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI) trades at $252.08, on a P/E of 42.3x and a P/S of 4.1x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is MKS Instruments Inc overvalued?
MKS Instruments Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 69/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $162.45 against the $252.08 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for MKS Instruments Inc's growth. The Buy rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.
What is the price target of MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $318.77, about 26.5% above the current $252.08. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the future stock price of MKSI by 2030?
Our research-backed model puts the 2030 base case at $352.14, built from revenue projections, a growth-adjusted P/S multiple, net debt, and share dilution. It is a scenario rather than a prediction, and the bull and bear cases around it matter more than the single number when you are sizing a position.
What is the intrinsic value of MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $162.45, a -59.5% margin of safety versus today's $252.08. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.
What is MKS Instruments Inc's revenue?
MKS Instruments Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $4.35B, and our model projects it reaching about $8.20B by 2030. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
MKS Instruments Inc's Altman Z-Score is 1.24, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorTECHNOLOGY
IndustrySCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL INSTRUMENTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio4.13x
ROE14.73%
Beta1.97
50D MA$316.12
200D MA$262.35
Shares out0.07B
Float0.07B
Short ratio—
Avg volume1.4M
Performance
1 week-10.13%
1 month-14.78%
3 months-40.88%
YTD+50.33%
1 year+86.77%
3 years—
5 years—