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MKS (MKSI): It Beat Every Line - And The Stock Shrugged. Here’s Why.

Published 2026-08-06

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Q2 2026

2026-08-06

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Current price

$291.31

-17.94 (-5.80%)

Trailing / Forward P/E

46.31x

Forward: 18.85x

Market cap / Volume

—

Volume: —

Revenue / Earnings Growth

15.2%

Earnings: 53.2%

Margins

16.0% op

Gross: 46.6% · Net: 8.0%

Balance sheet

1.11x current

Debt / Equity: 152.7

52-week range / Beta

$95.54 - $447.62

Beta: 2.00

Analyst target

$410.77

Upside: 41.0%

Cash / shareholder return

2.48% FCF yield

Dividend yield: 0.29%

Company context

Industry: Scientific & Technical Instruments

Country: United States

Employees: —

Price to book: 6.97x

Return on equity: 12.7%

MKS Inc. provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and internationally. The company operates through Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Material Solutions Division (MSD) segments. Its VSD segment provides foundational technology solutions, including pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, electronic control technology, reactive gas generation and delivery, power generation and delivery, and fiber optic temperature and position sensing. The PSD segment offers range of solutions, which include lasers, photonics, optics, precision motion control, and vibration control. Its MSD segment develops, process, and manufactures technologies comprising advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing for chemistry, equipment, and services markets, as well as high-technology applications. In addition, the company sells its products and services through direct sales, network of independent distributors, and sales representatives, as well as websites, including product catalogs. MKS Inc. was formerly known as MKS Instruments, Inc. and changed its name to MKS Inc. in May 2025. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is based in Andover, Massachusetts.

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Market context for MKSI

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MKSI vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

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MKSI

MKSI

YouTube Podbean

Latest video

Q2 2026

Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.

Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.

Consensus analyst targets still imply meaningful upside, suggesting the Street thinks the current price leaves room for appreciation.

Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.

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SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

SSNC

YouTube Podbean

Latest video

Q2 2026

Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.

Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.

Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.

Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.

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Palantir Technologies

PLTR

YouTube Podbean

Latest video

Q2 2026

Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.

Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.

Valuation already asks investors to pay up, so the upside case depends on continued execution staying strong.

Expect a more volatile ride than the market average; that can amplify upside, but drawdowns can come fast too.

Market Cap

More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.

MKSI

$19.68B

MKSI

SSNC

$18.73B

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

$374.68B

Palantir Technologies

Trailing P/E

Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.

MKSI

46.3x

MKSI

SSNC

22.9x

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

175.2x

Palantir Technologies

Forward P/E

Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.

MKSI

18.9x

MKSI

SSNC

10.3x

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

68.9x

Palantir Technologies

Revenue Growth

Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.

MKSI

15.2%

MKSI

SSNC

10.3%

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

92.8%

Palantir Technologies

Earnings Growth

Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.

MKSI

53.2%

MKSI

SSNC

34.7%

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

215.4%

Palantir Technologies

Operating Margin

Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.

MKSI

16.0%

MKSI

SSNC

24.6%

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

47.1%

Palantir Technologies

Gross Margin

Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.

MKSI

46.6%

MKSI

SSNC

48.1%

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

84.8%

Palantir Technologies

Net Margin

Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.

MKSI

8.0%

MKSI

SSNC

13.2%

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

49.0%

Palantir Technologies

Return on Equity

ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.

MKSI

12.7%

MKSI

SSNC

12.6%

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

38.1%

Palantir Technologies

Free Cash Flow Yield

Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.

MKSI

2.5%

MKSI

SSNC

7.0%

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

0.6%

Palantir Technologies

Debt to Equity

Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.

MKSI

152.69x

MKSI

SSNC

115.90x

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

2.14x

Palantir Technologies

Current Ratio

A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.

MKSI

1.11x

MKSI

SSNC

1.06x

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

7.23x

Palantir Technologies

Beta

Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.

MKSI

2.00

MKSI

SSNC

1.09

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

1.56

Palantir Technologies

Dividend Yield

Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.

MKSI

0.3%

MKSI

SSNC

1.4%

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

—

Palantir Technologies

Analyst Upside

Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.

MKSI

41.0%

MKSI

SSNC

15.6%

SS&C Technologies Holdings Inc.

PLTR

21.1%

Palantir Technologies

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