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NASDAQ:MKSI

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MKS Instruments Inc
NASDAQ:MKSI
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Price: 272.49 USD -3.02%
Market Cap: $18.3B

EV/S

5.6
Current
85%
More Expensive
vs 3-y average of 3

Enterprise Value to Sales (EV/S) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its revenue. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s sales, including both equity and debt.

EV/S
5.6
=
Enterprise Value
$20B
/
Revenue
$3.9B

Enterprise Value to Sales (EV/S) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its revenue. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s sales, including both equity and debt.

EV/S
5.6
=
Enterprise Value
$20B
/
Revenue
$3.9B

Valuation Scenarios

MKS Instruments Inc is trading above its 3-year average

If EV/S returns to its 3-Year Average (3), the stock would be worth $147.35 (46% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
1/4
Maximum Downside
-47%
Maximum Upside
+37%
Average Downside
25%
Scenario EV/S Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 5.6 $272.49
0%
3-Year Average 3 $147.35
-46%
5-Year Average 2.9 $143.85
-47%
Industry Average 7.7 $374.38
+37%
Country Average 3 $148.75
-45%

Forward EV/S
Today’s price vs future revenue

Today's Enterprise Value Revenue Forward EV/S
$20B
/
Jan 2026
$3.9B
=
5.6
Current
$20B
/
Dec 2026
$4.6B
=
4.4
Forward
$20B
/
Dec 2027
$5.1B
=
4
Forward
$20B
/
Dec 2028
$5.5B
=
3.7
Forward

Forward EV/S shows whether today’s EV/S still looks high or low once future revenue are taken into account.

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/S
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/S P/E
US
MKS Instruments Inc
NASDAQ:MKSI
18.9B USD 5.6 62.4
NL
ASML Holding NV
AEX:ASML
481.6B EUR 14 45.7
US
Lam Research Corp
NASDAQ:LRCX
334.9B USD 14.9 48.3
US
Applied Materials Inc
NASDAQ:AMAT
331B USD 11.2 40.5
US
KLA Corp
NASDAQ:KLAC
253.8B USD 19.4 54.2
US
Brooks Automation Inc
LSE:0HQ1
224.1B USD 376 -3 874
JP
Advantest Corp
TSE:6857
22.9T JPY 21.8 79.3
JP
Tokyo Electron Ltd
TSE:8035
21.6T JPY 8.9 42.9
US
Teradyne Inc
NASDAQ:TER
65.3B USD 19.4 111.9
JP
Disco Corp
TSE:6146
8.2T JPY 18.2 60.8
CN
NAURA Technology Group Co Ltd
SZSE:002371
342.5B CNY 8.6 62

Market Distribution

Higher than 71% of companies in the United States of America
Percentile
71st
Based on 11 256 companies
71st percentile
5.6
Low
0 — 1.6
Typical Range
1.6 — 5.3
High
5.3 —
Distribution Statistics
the United States of America
Min 0
30th Percentile 1.6
Median 3
70th Percentile 5.3
Max 4 613 320.1

MKS Instruments Inc
Glance View

MKS Instruments Inc. traces its roots back to 1961, when it began as a modest supplier in the field of vacuum technology and instrumentation, catering to niche markets. Over the decades, the company evolved into a multifaceted industry leader that plays a pivotal role in the semiconductor, industrial technologies, life sciences, and thin-film industries. MKS Instruments makes its mark by delivering an array of sophisticated products including vacuum components, subsystems, and process control solutions. These products are crucial threads in the intricate tapestry of modern manufacturing, facilitating processes like semiconductor fabrication, thin-film coating for optics, and even critical medical applications. The company's business model thrives on integrating advanced engineering with precise manufacturing capabilities, leveraging its strong R&D foundation. By providing innovative and often bespoke solutions, MKS Instruments stands as a vital enabler for its clients, enhancing both efficiency and quality within their production lines. Revenue streams are meticulously crafted through a combination of specialized product sales and aftermarket services, which ensure sustained operational performance of the deployed systems. MKS Instruments' ability to adapt and cater to varying technological demands underscores its prowess in not just meeting, but also setting, industry standards as advancements continually reshape these dynamic sectors.

MKSI Intrinsic Value
187.82 USD
Overvaluation 31%
Intrinsic Value
Price $272.49
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