MKS Incorporated (MKSI) Stock Analysis
Verdict: WATCH (do not buy)
Deleveraging and AI WFE recovery drive strong 2026 EPS expansion, but high leverage (1.40 D/E) and insider selling keep risks elevated.
Investment score: 56/100
Analysis as of
Is MKS Incorporated stock worth reviewing? The TradeMates thesis
MKS Incorporated presents strong long-term cyclical leverage to AI-driven semiconductor equipment recovery, but high balance sheet debt ($4.69B) and persistent insider sales cap short-term risk-adjusted upside.
7-factor investment score
- Valuation: 68/100 (weight 20%)
- Financial Health: 52/100 (weight 15%)
- Technical Momentum: 38/100 (weight 15%)
- Earnings Quality: 72/100 (weight 15%)
- Insider Sentiment: 20/100 (weight 10%)
- Analyst Consensus: 78/100 (weight 10%)
- Risk-Adjusted Return: 55/100 (weight 15%)
MKS Incorporated opportunities and risks
What speaks for MKSI
- Accelerating consensus EPS trajectory through 2028
What speaks against MKSI
- Substantial balance sheet debt and high financial leverage
Peers and competitors
| Ticker | P/E | P/S | EV/EBITDA | Gross margin | Net margin | FCF yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKSI | 37.4x | 3.8x | 21.5x | 44.1% | 10.1% | 2.8% |
| AMAT | 36.2x | 10.9x | 29.5x | 49.4% | 30.1% | 1.7% |
| KLAC | 46.4x | 16.4x | 39.5x | 61.3% | 35.6% | 1.7% |
| TER | 48.2x | 12.4x | 37.8x | 59.3% | 25.8% | 1.4% |
| Q | 42.0x | 4.7x | 19.1x | 43.3% | 11.2% | 3.3% |
| ENTG | 67.1x | 6.1x | 27.5x | 45.5% | 9.2% | 2.8% |
| Peer median | 46.4x | 10.9x | 29.5x | 49.4% | 25.8% | 1.7% |
Frequently asked questions about MKS Incorporated (MKSI)
Is MKSI stock a good investment?
The TradeMates model rates MKS Incorporated as WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 56/100. MKS Incorporated presents strong long-term cyclical leverage to AI-driven semiconductor equipment recovery, but high balance sheet debt ($4.69B) and persistent insider sales cap short-term risk-adjusted upside. This is algorithmic model output, not personal investment advice.
Is MKSI stock a buy?
The TradeMates model verdict for MKSI is WATCH (do not buy) with an investment score of 56/100. Treat this as a model signal to review, not a personal buy recommendation.