MKS Inc. (MKSI) — Stock Score Summary

MKS Inc. (MKSI) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (51/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (83/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. MKS Inc., a supplier for advanced manufacturing, has a low quality score (Q:40) despite some momentum (M:82). While it might indirectly benefit from the 'China Industrial AI Drive' through semiconductor demand, its fundamental quality does not meet the fund's stringent criteria for a high-conviction investment.

MKS Inc. supplies instruments, systems, subsystems, and process control solutions essential for advanced manufacturing industries, including semiconductor, industrial, and life sciences. The company holds a vital competitive position as a critical, high-technology supplier, benefiting from proprietary technologies and deep integration into complex manufacturing processes where precision and reliability are paramount.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$323.41
Market Cap$21.8B
P/E (TTM)69.90
P/E (Forward)22.60
Price/Book8.00
Return on Equity12.7%
Return on Invested Capital6.8%
Debt/Equity152.69
Gross Margin46.6%
Operating Margin16.0%
Revenue Growth15.2%
Dividend Yield0.3%
Free Cash Flow$489M

MKS Inc. operates in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MKS Inc.’s (MKSI) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for MKS Inc. (MKSI) is 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (51), Value (31), and Momentum (83) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does MKS Inc. have an economic moat?
MKS Inc. (MKSI) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. 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 MKS Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for MKS Inc. (MKSI) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 81/100. 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 MKS Inc. in?
MKS Inc. (MKSI) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry (United States).