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KLAC

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KLA Corporation · Technology · United States · $275.0B · Avg Vol: $2.9B/d

70
StockRank
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Q
83
V
19
M
61
P/E (TTM)
60.2x
ROE
95.0%
D/E
1.1x
Dividend %
0.4%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

KLA Corporation is a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries. Its competitive moat is built on highly specialized and proprietary inspection and metrology technologies, which are critical for ensuring chip quality and yield throughout the manufacturing process, resulting in high switching costs. KLA is a dominant market leader, indispensable for advanced semiconductor production and a key enabler of technological progress in chip manufacturing.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue9.2B10.5B9.8B12.2B9.7%13.1B13.5B17.2B19.0%
EPS13.492.212.432.043.05-31.0%3.453.404.7124.2%
Shares1.4B1.4B1.3B1.3B-6.9%1.3B
Debt6.8B6.1B6.8B6.1B-3.5%6.1B
Equity1.4B2.9B3.4B4.7B49.6%
Op CF3.3B3.7B3.3B4.1B7.2%4.4B
Inv CF-876.5M-482.6M-1.5B-202.5M
Fin CF-2.3B-2.8B-1.8B-3.8B
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PRICE (1Y)-20.1%
203228253277302Jun 12Jul 7Jul 27
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$203.36
RSI (14)
42.5
52W High
$307.37
From 52W High
0.7%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
83
ROIC
47.3%98.1
ROE
95.0%99.0
GP/Assets
50.1%88.5
Op. Margin
41.2%97.3
FCF/Assets
25.0%95.8
Piotroski
999.2
Int. Cover
19.9x58.8
D/E Ratio
1.05x12.1
Current Ratio
3.03x71.5
Value
19
P/E (TTM)
60.2x28.9
EV/EBITDA
46.6x20.6
P/FCF
68.5x27.5
P/B
46.5x1.4
P/S
20.7x7.8
Div Yield
0.4%15.8
Momentum
61
52W High %
66%60.8
RS 6M
27%81.6
SMA 50/200
1.38x82.9
EPS Rev 4W
+1.4%89.5
EPS Rev 12W
-89.4%0.1
EPS Improve
+49%35.9
Q Growth
10%42.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$275.0B
P/E (Forward)
40.5x
Gross Margin
61.4%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of KLAC are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
KLACKLA Corporation(you)$275.0B70BUY
8035.TTokyo Electron Limited$205.1B74BUY
6857.TAdvantest Corporation$145.4B71BUY
LRCXLam Research Corporation$381.7B80STRONG BUY
AMATApplied Materials, Inc.$425.8B80STRONG BUY
ASMLASML Holding N.V.$674.9B81STRONG BUY
TEY.DETERADYNE INC. R$68.1B69BUY
ASM.ASASM International NV$52.8B68BUY
6146.TDisco Corporation$52.7B64HOLD
7769.TWHon. Precision, Inc.$36.7B77BUY

Peer medians: ROE 6.7% · P/E 31.4x · Gross margin 33.0%

KLA Corporation (KLAC) — Stock Score Summary

KLA Corporation (KLAC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (83/100), Value (19/100), and Momentum (61/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

KLA Corporation is a leading provider of process control and yield management solutions for the semiconductor and related nanoelectronics industries. Its competitive moat is built on highly specialized and proprietary inspection and metrology technologies, which are critical for ensuring chip quality and yield throughout the manufacturing process, resulting in high switching costs. KLA is a dominant market leader, indispensable for advanced semiconductor production and a key enabler of technological progress in chip manufacturing.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$203.36
Market Cap$275.0B
P/E (TTM)60.17
P/E (Forward)40.46
Price/Book46.54
Return on Equity95.0%
Return on Invested Capital47.3%
Debt/Equity1.05x
Gross Margin61.4%
Operating Margin41.2%
Revenue Growth11.5%
Dividend Yield0.4%
Free Cash Flow$4.0B

KLA Corporation operates in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KLA Corporation’s (KLAC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for KLA Corporation (KLAC) is 70/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (83), Value (19), and Momentum (61) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does KLA Corporation have an economic moat?
KLA Corporation (KLAC) has a Quality factor score of 83/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is KLA Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for KLA Corporation (KLAC) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 70/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is KLA Corporation in?
KLA Corporation (KLAC) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry (United States).