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MKS Inc. (MKSI) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5High Confidence

Technology · Scientific & Technical Instruments

Sell if holding. At $303.00, A.R:R 0.2:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: international markets (81.0%); Concentration risk — Supplier: sole or limited source suppliers.

MKS Inc. provides instruments, subsystems, process control solutions, and specialty chemicals technology to semiconductor (43% of 2025 revenue), electronics/packaging (28%), and specialty industrial (29%) end markets globally. International revenues were 81% of total in 2025;... Read more

$303.00+2.6% A.UpsideScore 5.6/10#7 of 14 Scientific & Technical Instruments
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield2.39%
IncomeYield0.33%(5y avg 0.77%)Payout19.04%sustainable
Stop $281.95Target $310.95(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 0.2:1
Analyst target$357.42+18.0%12 analysts
$310.95our TP
$303.00price
$357.42mean
$265
$400

Sell if holding. At $303.00, A.R:R 0.2:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: international markets (81.0%); Concentration risk — Supplier: sole or limited source suppliers. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 61, MACD bullish. Score 5.6/10, high confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 80d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

Val5.4Qual5.7Grw8.2Mom5.5Sent6.7Ins3.4Peer3.5Tech5.6Risk4.35.6OVERALL

Recent Developments — MKS Inc.

Latest news

Generated 2026-05-20T20:21:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Concentration risk — Geographic: international markets (81.0%)
Concentration risk — Supplier: sole or limited source suppliers
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)63.3
P/E (Fwd)20.6
Mkt Cap$20.5B
EV/EBITDA25.7
Profit Mgn8.0%
ROE12.7%
Rev Growth15.2%
Beta1.97
Dividend0.33%
Rating analysts20

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHGeographicinternational markets81%
    10-K Item 1: 'international net revenues accounted for approximately 81%, 78%, and 75%, respectively, of our total net revenues'
  • HIGHSuppliersole or limited source suppliers
    10-K Item 1: 'we have sole or limited source supply arrangements for certain materials, parts and components, such as certain metals and electronic components'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-04-06Item 5.02MEDIUM
    Kathleen F. Burke (EVP, General Counsel and Secretary) notified intent to retire effective June 1, 2026; will serve as special advisor until July 1, 2026. No successor named at time of filing.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Value Rank
3.6
Quality Rank
3.9
Growth Rank
6.4
GatesA.R:R 0.2 < 1.5@spotMomentum 5.5>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 80d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
61 · Neutral
↑ 20D MA↑ 50D MA↑ 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $261.23Resistance $326.83

Price Targets

$282
$311
A.Upside+2.6%
A.R:R0.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (2.6% upside)
! Reward/Risk 0.2:1 at current price — below 1.5:1 minimum

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (80d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MKSI stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. At $303.00, A.R:R 0.2:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Concentration risk — Geographic: international markets (81.0%); Concentration risk — Supplier: sole or limited source suppliers. Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 61, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $281.95. Score 5.6/10, high confidence.

What is the MKSI stock price target?

Take-profit target: $310.95 (+2.6% upside). Prior stop was $281.95. Stop-loss: $281.95.

What are the risks of investing in MKSI?

Concentration risk — Geographic: international markets (81.0%); Concentration risk — Supplier: sole or limited source suppliers; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is MKSI overvalued or undervalued?

MKS Inc. trades at a P/E of 63.3 (forward 20.6). TrendMatrix value score: 5.4/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about MKSI?

20 analysts cover MKSI with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $357.

What does MKS Inc. do?MKS Inc. provides instruments, subsystems, process control solutions, and specialty chemicals technology to...

MKS Inc. provides instruments, subsystems, process control solutions, and specialty chemicals technology to semiconductor (43% of 2025 revenue), electronics/packaging (28%), and specialty industrial (29%) end markets globally. International revenues were 81% of total in 2025; products are manufactured through foundries and assembly/test subcontractors across Asia.

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