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MKS Inc. (MKSI) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 2/5High Confidence

Technology · Scientific & Technical Instruments

Sell if holding. At $312.09, A.R:R 0.0:1 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

$312.09+0.3% A.UpsideScore 5.6/10#8 of 14 Scientific & Technical Instruments
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield2.40%
IncomeYield0.33%(5y avg 0.77%)Payout19.04%sustainable
Stop $290.24Target $313.13(analyst − 13%)A.R:R 0.0:1
Analyst target$359.92+15.3%12 analysts
$313.13our TP
$312.09price
$359.92mean
$265
$400

Sell if holding. At $312.09, A.R:R 0.0:1 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: RSI 57 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Score 5.6/10, high confidence.

Passes 6/9 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 58d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-09
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 202658d to earnings· next earnings call

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)63.2
P/E (Fwd)20.2
Mkt Cap$20.4B
EV/EBITDA25.6
Profit Mgn8.0%
ROE12.7%
Rev Growth15.2%
Beta2.00
Dividend0.33%
Rating analysts20

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.70bullish
IV79%elevated

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 0.0 < 1.5@spotMomentum 5.0<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Executive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 5.0>=4.5Insider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 58d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
57 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $280.62Resistance $341.81

Price Targets

$290
$313
A.Upside+0.3%
A.R:R0.0:1

Position Sizing

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

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (0.3% upside)
! asymmetry at 0.0 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (58d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MKSI stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. At $312.09, A.R:R 0.0:1 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: RSI 57 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Prior stop was $290.24. Score 5.6/10, high confidence.

What is the MKSI stock price target?

Take-profit target: $313.13 (+0.3% upside). Prior stop was $290.24. Stop-loss: $290.24.

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 63.2 (forward 20.2). 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: $360.

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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