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MKS Instruments, Inc. provides instruments, subsystems, and process control solutions that measure, monitor, deliver, analyze, power, and control critical parameters of manufacturing processes worldwide. The last earnings update was 17 days ago. More info.
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- MKS Instruments has significant price volatility in the past 3 months.
MKSI Share Price and Events
7 Day Returns
1 Year Returns
MKSI Shareholder Return
| 7 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKS Instruments (MKSI) | -4.9% | -26.2% | -12.1% | -34% | 81.6% | 157.7% |
| US Semiconductor | -5.7% | -18.4% | -6.2% | -13.7% | 63.5% | 82.6% |
| US Market | -1.4% | -3.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 33.2% | 38.2% |
1 Year Return vs Industry and Market
- MKSI underperformed the Semiconductor industry which returned -13.7% over the past year.
- MKSI underperformed the Market in United States of America which returned 1.6% over the past year.
Value
Value is all about what a company is worth versus what price it is
available for. If you went into a grocery store and all the bananas were on sale
at half price, they could be considered
undervalued.
INTRINSIC VALUE BASED ON FUTURE CASH FLOWS
Here we compare the current
share
price of
MKS Instruments
to its discounted cash flow analysis.value.The discounted cash flow value is simply looking at what the company is worth today, based on estimates of how much money it is expected to make in the future.
Below are the data sources, inputs and calculation used to determine the intrinsic value for MKS Instruments.
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Valuation Model | 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity | |
| Levered Free Cash Flow | Average of 7 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See below |
| Discount Rate (Cost of Equity) | See below | 10.2% |
| Perpetual Growth Rate | 10-Year US Government Bond Rate | 2.7% |
An important part of a discounted cash flow is the discount rate, below we explain how it has been calculated.
| Data Point | Calculation/ Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-Free Rate | 10-Year US Govt Bond Rate | 2.7% |
| Equity Risk Premium | S&P Global | 6% |
| Semiconductor Unlevered Beta | Simply Wall St/ S&P Global | 1.14 |
| Re-levered Beta | = Unlevered beta (1 + (1- tax rate) (Debt/Equity))
= 1.138 (1 + (1- 21%) (26.12%)) |
1.25 |
| Levered Beta | Levered Beta limited to 0.8 to 2.0 (practical range for a stable firm) |
1.25 |
| Discount Rate/ Cost of Equity |
= Cost of Equity = Risk Free Rate + (Levered Beta * Equity Risk Premium)
= 2.73% + (1.25 * 5.96%) |
10.18% |
Discounted Cash Flow Calculation for NasdaqGS:MKSI using 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Model
The calculations below outline how an intrinsic value for MKS Instruments is arrived at by discounting future cash flows to their present value using the 2 stage method. We try to start with analysts estimates of free cash flow, however if these are not available we use the most recent financial results. In the 1st stage we continue to grow the free cash flow over a 10 year period, with the growth rate trending towards the perpetual growth rate used in the 2nd stage. The 2nd stage assumes the company grows at a stable rate into perpetuity.
| Levered FCF (USD, Millions) | Source |
Present Value Discounted (@ 10.18%) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 410.40 | Analyst x1 | 372.48 |
| 2020 | 569.30 | Analyst x1 | 468.95 |
| 2021 | 499.30 | Analyst x1 | 373.28 |
| 2022 | 457.57 | Est @ -8.36% | 310.47 |
| 2023 | 434.55 | Est @ -5.03% | 267.61 |
| 2024 | 422.80 | Est @ -2.7% | 236.31 |
| 2025 | 418.26 | Est @ -1.07% | 212.18 |
| 2026 | 418.55 | Est @ 0.07% | 192.70 |
| 2027 | 422.17 | Est @ 0.87% | 176.41 |
| 2028 | 428.19 | Est @ 1.43% | 162.39 |
| Present value of next 10 years cash flows | $2,772.78 | ||
| Calculation | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal Value |
= FCF2028
× (1 + g) ÷ (Discount Rate – g)
= $428.19 × (1 + 2.73%) ÷ (10.18% – 2.73%) |
$5,903.47 |
| Present Value of Terminal Value |
= Terminal Value ÷ (1 + r)10
= $5,903.47 ÷ (1 + 10.18%)10 |
$2,238.89 |
| Calculation | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Equity Value |
= Present value of next 10 years cash flows +
Terminal Value
= $2,772.78 + $2,238.89 |
$5,011.67 |
| Equity Value per Share (USD) |
= Total value / Shares Outstanding
= $5,011.67 / 54.36 |
$92.2 |
| Calculation | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Value per share (USD) | From above. | $92.20 |
| Current discount | Discount to share price of
$74.36
= -1 x ($74.36 - $92.20) / $92.20 |
19.3% |
Learn more about our DCF calculations in Simply Wall St’s analysis model .
Current Discount
Current Discount Checks
- MKS Instruments's share price is below the future cash flow value, but not at a moderate discount (< 20%).
- MKS Instruments's share price is below the future cash flow value, but not at a substantial discount (< 40%).
PRICE RELATIVE TO MARKET
We can also value a company based on what the stock market is willing to pay for
it. This is similar to the price of fruit (e.g. Mangoes or Avocados) increasing
when they are out of season, or how much your home is worth.The amount the stock market is willing to pay for MKS Instruments's earnings, growth and assets is considered below, and whether this is a fair price.
Price based on past earnings
Are
MKS Instruments's earnings available for a low price, and how does
this compare to other companies in the same industry?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share * | Company Filings (2019-03-31) in USD | $5.53 |
| NasdaqGS:MKSI Share Price ** | NasdaqGS (2019-05-24) in USD | $74.36 |
| United States of America Semiconductor Industry PE Ratio | Median Figure of 69 Publicly-Listed Semiconductor Companies | 20.76x |
| United States of America Market PE Ratio | Median Figure of 3,084 Publicly-Listed Companies | 17.44x |
* Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual GAAP earnings per share excluding extraordinary items.
** Primary Listing of MKS Instruments.
| Calculation | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio | = NasdaqGS:MKSI Share Price ÷ EPS (both in USD) = 74.36 ÷ 5.53 |
13.46x |
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- MKS Instruments is good value based on earnings compared to the US Semiconductor industry average.
- MKS Instruments is good value based on earnings compared to the United States of America market.
Price based on expected Growth
Does
MKS Instruments's expected growth come at a high price?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio | See PE Ratio Section | 13.46x |
| Net Income Annual Growth Rate | See Future Growth Section. Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Earnings of 7 Analysts |
35.5%per year |
| United States of America Semiconductor Industry PEG Ratio | Median Figure of 63 Publicly-Listed Semiconductor Companies | 0.85x |
| United States of America Market PEG Ratio | Median Figure of 2,121 Publicly-Listed Companies | 1.51x |
*Line of best fit is calculated by linear regression .
| Calculation | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| PEG Ratio | = PE Ratio ÷ Net Income Annual Growth Rate = 13.46x ÷ 35.5% |
0.38x |
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- MKS Instruments is good value based on expected growth next year.
Price based on value of assets
What value do investors place on
MKS Instruments's
assets?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Book Value per Share | Company Filings (2019-03-31) in USD | $35.42 |
| NasdaqGS:MKSI Share Price * | NasdaqGS (2019-05-24) in USD | $74.36 |
| United States of America Semiconductor Industry PB Ratio | Median Figure of 107 Publicly-Listed Semiconductor Companies | 2.43x |
| United States of America Market PB Ratio | Median Figure of 5,207 Publicly-Listed Companies | 1.8x |
| Calculation | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| PB Ratio | = NasdaqGS:MKSI Share Price ÷ Book Value per Share (both in USD) = 74.36 ÷ 35.42 |
2.1x |
* Primary Listing of MKS Instruments.
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- MKS Instruments is good value based on assets compared to the US Semiconductor industry average.
Value checks
We assess MKS Instruments's value by looking at:- Is the discounted cash flow value less than 20%, or 40% of the share price? (2 checks) ( Click here or on bar chart for details of DCF calculation. )
- Is the PE ratio less than the market average, and/ or less than the Semiconductor industry average (and greater than 0)? (2 checks)
- Is the PEG ratio within a reasonable range (0 to 1)? (1 check)
- Is the PB ratio less than the Semiconductor industry average (and greater than 0)? (1 check) MKS Instruments has a total score of 4/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use GAAP Earnings per Share in all our calculations including PE and PEG Ratio.
Full details on the Value part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
Future Performance
The future performance of a company is measured in the same way as past
performance, by looking at estimated
growth
and how much profit it is expected to make.Future estimates come from professional analysts. Just like forecasting the weather, they don’t always get it right!
Earnings growth vs Low Risk Savings
- MKS Instruments's earnings growth is expected to exceed the low risk savings rate of 2.7%.
Growth vs Market Checks
- MKS Instruments's earnings growth is expected to exceed the United States of America market average.
- MKS Instruments's revenue growth is expected to exceed the United States of America market average.
Annual Growth Rates Comparison
| Data Point | Source | Value (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| NasdaqGS:MKSI Future Earnings Growth Rate | Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Earnings of 7 Analysts | 35.5% |
| NasdaqGS:MKSI Future Revenue Growth Rate | Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Revenue of 7 Analysts | 11.4% |
| United States of America Semiconductor Industry Earnings Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 16.2% |
| United States of America Semiconductor Industry Revenue Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 7.8% |
| United States of America Market Earnings Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 13.7% |
| United States of America Market Revenue Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 7.3% |
*Line of best fit is calculated by linear regression .
Industry and Market average data is calculated daily.
Learn more about our growth rate calculations in Simply Wall St’s analysis model.
Analysts growth expectations
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Financials | Company Filings (1 month ago) | See Below |
| Future Estimates | Average of up to 7 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Revenue | Cash Flow | Net Income * | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-31 | 2,566 | 551 | 509 | 2 |
| 2020-12-31 | 2,290 | 616 | 386 | 7 |
| 2019-12-31 | 2,008 | 474 | 210 | 7 |
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Revenue | Cash Flow | Net Income * |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-31 | 1,984 | 370 | 300 |
| 2018-12-31 | 2,075 | 414 | 393 |
| 2018-09-30 | 2,126 | 359 | 399 |
| 2018-06-30 | 2,125 | 362 | 382 |
| 2018-03-31 | 2,033 | 362 | 379 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1,916 | 355 | 339 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1,809 | 327 | 307 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1,704 | 304 | 264 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1,549 | 223 | 152 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1,295 | 180 | 105 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1,063 | 170 | 85 |
| 2016-06-30 | 891 | 132 | 82 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Past and Future Earnings per Share
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Financials | Company Filings (1 month ago) | See Below |
| Future Estimates | Average of up to 7 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
All data from MKS Instruments Company Filings, last reported 1 month ago, and in Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual period rather than quarterly.
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | EPS * | EPS High Estimate | EPS Low Estimate | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-31 | 8.89 | 10.00 | 7.78 | 2.00 |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.89 | 8.00 | 5.81 | 6.00 |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.70 | 4.38 | 3.15 | 5.00 |
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | EPS * |
|---|---|
| 2019-03-31 | 5.53 |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.22 |
| 2018-09-30 | 7.32 |
| 2018-06-30 | 7.01 |
| 2018-03-31 | 6.98 |
| 2017-12-31 | 6.26 |
| 2017-09-30 | 5.69 |
| 2017-06-30 | 4.90 |
| 2017-03-31 | 2.84 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.96 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.59 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.54 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Future performance checks
We assess MKS Instruments's future performance by looking at:- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to beat the low risk savings rate, plus a premium to keep pace with inflation?
- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to beat the average growth rate in earnings of the United States of America market? (1 check)
- Is the annual revenue growth rate expected to beat the average growth rate in revenue of the United States of America market? (1 check)
- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to be above 20%? (1 check)
- Is the annual revenue growth rate expected to be above 20%? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Equity in 3 years expected to be over 20%? (1 check)
MKS Instruments has a total score of 4/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note 1: We use GAAP Net Income Excluding Exceptional Items for our Earnings in all our calculations.
Full details on the Future part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
Past Performance
How has MKS Instruments performed over the past 5 years?
The past performance of a company can be measured by how much
growth
it has experienced and how much profit it makes relative to the funds and assets
it has available.
Past earnings growth
Past Earnings growth analysis
- MKS Instruments has delivered over 20% year on year earnings growth in the past 5 years.
- MKS Instruments's 1-year earnings growth is negative, it can't be compared to the 5-year average.
- MKS Instruments's 1-year earnings growth is negative, it can't be compared to the US Semiconductor industry average.
Earnings and Revenue History
All data from MKS Instruments Company Filings, last reported 1 month ago, and in Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual period rather than quarterly.
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Revenue | Net Income * | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-31 | 1,984.39 | 300.23 | 297.62 | 139.80 |
| 2018-12-31 | 2,075.11 | 392.90 | 298.12 | 135.72 |
| 2018-09-30 | 2,126.37 | 398.90 | 302.95 | 136.30 |
| 2018-06-30 | 2,125.48 | 381.62 | 303.86 | 136.95 |
| 2018-03-31 | 2,033.10 | 379.19 | 298.79 | 134.13 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1,915.98 | 339.13 | 290.06 | 132.56 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1,809.32 | 306.98 | 285.17 | 132.38 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1,703.71 | 263.54 | 281.84 | 132.10 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1,548.81 | 152.31 | 269.44 | 126.63 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1,295.34 | 104.81 | 227.93 | 110.58 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1,062.59 | 84.84 | 193.10 | 94.55 |
| 2016-06-30 | 891.26 | 82.06 | 158.48 | 79.50 |
| 2016-03-31 | 783.37 | 106.07 | 132.17 | 68.85 |
| 2015-12-31 | 813.52 | 122.30 | 129.09 | 68.31 |
| 2015-09-30 | 844.16 | 130.97 | 130.17 | 67.49 |
| 2015-06-30 | 821.62 | 130.32 | 129.13 | 66.10 |
| 2015-03-31 | 788.36 | 118.32 | 128.10 | 63.95 |
| 2014-12-31 | 780.87 | 115.78 | 131.83 | 62.89 |
| 2014-09-30 | 782.24 | 101.82 | 139.07 | 63.12 |
| 2014-06-30 | 761.90 | 75.16 | 139.86 | 62.55 |
| 2014-03-31 | 734.13 | 61.26 | 142.47 | 63.94 |
| 2013-12-31 | 669.42 | 35.78 | 142.01 | 63.57 |
| 2013-09-30 | 598.82 | 19.65 | 132.99 | 61.53 |
| 2013-06-30 | 573.82 | 19.77 | 129.47 | 60.40 |
| 2013-03-31 | 594.29 | 31.02 | 127.20 | 59.18 |
| 2012-12-31 | 643.51 | 48.03 | 127.19 | 60.12 |
| 2012-09-30 | 681.38 | 66.63 | 127.81 | 60.14 |
| 2012-06-30 | 734.44 | 94.43 | 130.16 | 60.33 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Performance last year
We want to ensure a company is making the most of what it has available. This is
done by comparing the return (profit) to a company's available
funds,
assets
and
capital.
- MKS Instruments has not efficiently used shareholders’ funds last year (Return on Equity less than 20%).
- MKS Instruments used its assets more efficiently than the US Semiconductor industry average last year based on Return on Assets.
- MKS Instruments has significantly improved its use of capital last year versus 3 years ago (Return on Capital Employed).
Past performance checks
We assess MKS Instruments's performance over the past 5 years by checking for:- Has earnings increased in past 5 years? (1 check)
- Has the earnings growth in the last year exceeded that of the Semiconductor industry? (1 check)
- Is the recent earnings growth over the last year higher than the average annual growth over the past 5 years? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Equity (ROE) higher than 20%? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Assets (ROA) above industry average? (1 check)
- Has the Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) increased from 3 years ago? (1 check)
MKS Instruments has a total score of 3/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use GAAP Net Income excluding extraordinary items in all our calculations.
Full details on the Past part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
Health
How is MKS Instruments's financial health and their level of debt?
A company's financial position is much like your own financial position,
it includes everything you own
(assets)
and owe
(liabilities).The boxes below represent the relative size of what makes up MKS Instruments's finances.
The net worth of a company is the difference between its assets and liabilities.
- MKS Instruments is able to meet its short term (1 year) commitments with its holdings of cash and other short term assets.
- MKS Instruments's cash and other short term assets cover its long term commitments.
Balance sheet
Assets
Liabilities and shares
- High level of physical assets or inventory.
- Debt is covered by short term assets, assets are 1.3x debt.
Historical Debt
Nearly all companies have debt. Debt in itself isn’t
bad,
however if the debt is too high, or the company can’t afford to pay the interest
on its debts this may have impacts in the future.The graphic below shows equity (available funds) and debt, we ideally want to see the red area (debt) decreasing.
If there is any debt we look at the companies capability to repay it, and whether the level has increased over the past 5 years.
All data from MKS Instruments Company Filings, last reported 1 month ago.
| Date (Data in USD Millions) | Total Equity | Total Debt | Cash & Short Term Investments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-31 | 1,920.86 | 1,055.96 | 462.34 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1,873.19 | 347.83 | 718.17 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1,810.29 | 349.10 | 619.51 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1,801.44 | 354.61 | 631.00 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1,698.34 | 346.75 | 541.38 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1,588.91 | 392.97 | 543.32 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1,507.71 | 439.75 | 534.61 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1,429.76 | 561.66 | 571.85 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1,305.41 | 562.86 | 411.21 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1,241.79 | 612.22 | 418.09 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1,215.54 | 650.60 | 419.98 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1,181.61 | 709.58 | 425.65 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1,171.07 | 0.00 | 666.62 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1,160.88 | 0.00 | 658.24 |
| 2015-09-30 | 1,146.67 | 0.00 | 391.99 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1,129.44 | 0.00 | 355.75 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1,104.69 | 0.00 | 351.34 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1,081.82 | 0.00 | 592.23 |
| 2014-09-30 | 1,058.56 | 0.00 | 435.50 |
| 2014-06-30 | 1,043.29 | 0.00 | 464.92 |
| 2014-03-31 | 1,045.77 | 0.00 | 593.60 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1,021.52 | 0.00 | 589.62 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1,005.42 | 0.00 | 620.65 |
| 2013-06-30 | 1,004.07 | 0.00 | 582.44 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1,003.06 | 0.76 | 598.34 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1,012.16 | 0.00 | 615.24 |
| 2012-09-30 | 1,015.19 | 4.45 | 583.63 |
| 2012-06-30 | 1,014.41 | 0.00 | 605.57 |
- MKS Instruments's level of debt (55%) compared to net worth is high (greater than 40%).
- The level of debt compared to net worth has increased over the past 5 years (0% vs 55% today).
- Debt is well covered by operating cash flow (35%, greater than 20% of total debt).
- Interest payments on debt are well covered by earnings (EBIT is 30.5x coverage).
Financial health checks
We assess MKS Instruments's financial health by checking for:- Are short term assets greater than short term liabilities? (1 check)
- Are short term assets greater than long term liabilities? (1 check)
- Has the debt to equity ratio increased in the past 5 years? (1 check)
- Is the debt to equity ratio over 40%? (1 check)
- Is the debt covered by operating cash flow? (1 check)
- Are earnings greater than 5x the interest on debt (if company pays interest at all)? (1 check) MKS Instruments has a total score of 4/6, see the detailed checks below.
- Does cash and short term investments cover stable operating expenses (recurring G&A and R&D) for more than 3 years? (1 check)
- Does cash and short term investments cover growing operating expenses (recurring G&A and R&D) for more than 3 years? (1 check)
Full details on the Health part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
Dividends
What is MKS Instruments's current dividend yield, its reliability and sustainability?
Dividends are regular cash payments to you from the company, similar to a
bank paying you interest on a savings account.
Annual Dividend Income
If you bought
$2,000 of
MKS Instruments
shares you are expected to receive
$22
in your first year as a dividend.
Dividend Amount
- MKS Instruments's pays a lower dividend yield than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in United States of America (1.47%).
- MKS Instruments's dividend is below the markets top 25% of dividend payers in United States of America (3.75%).
Annualized Historical and Future Dividends
It is important to see if the dividend for a company is stable, and not
wildly increasing/decreasing each year. This graph shows you the historical rate
to count toward your assessment of the stock.We also check to see if the dividend has increased in the past 10 years.
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Annualized Dividend Yield | S&P Global Market Data | See Below |
| Past Dividends per Share | Company Filings/ Annualized Dividend Payments | See Below |
| Future Dividends per Share Estimates | Average of up to 7 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
| United States of America Semiconductor Industry Average Dividend Yield | Market Cap Weighted Average of 32 Stocks | 2.5% |
| United States of America Market Average Dividend Yield | Market Cap Weighted Average of 2007 Stocks | 2.5% |
| United States of America Minimum Threshold Dividend Yield | 10th Percentile | 0.8% |
| United States of America Bottom 25% Dividend Yield | 25th Percentile | 1.5% |
| United States of America Top 25% Dividend Yield | 75th Percentile | 3.8% |
Industry and Market average data is calculated daily.
Note all dividend per share amounts are annualized and not quarterly or other period.
| Date (Data in $) | Dividend per Share (annual) | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-31 | 0.84 | 2.00 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.82 | 2.00 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Date (Data in $) | Dividend per share (annual) | Avg. Yield (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-09 | 0.800 | 1.021 |
| 2019-02-12 | 0.800 | 0.893 |
| 2018-10-30 | 0.800 | 1.109 |
| 2018-07-31 | 0.800 | 0.960 |
| 2018-05-10 | 0.800 | 0.774 |
| 2018-02-13 | 0.720 | 0.634 |
| 2017-10-31 | 0.720 | 0.716 |
| 2017-08-01 | 0.700 | 0.793 |
| 2017-05-11 | 0.700 | 0.903 |
| 2017-02-14 | 0.700 | 1.004 |
| 2016-10-25 | 0.680 | 1.163 |
| 2016-07-27 | 0.680 | 1.414 |
| 2016-05-03 | 0.680 | 1.660 |
| 2016-02-09 | 0.680 | 1.922 |
| 2015-10-27 | 0.680 | 1.926 |
| 2015-07-28 | 0.680 | 1.991 |
| 2015-05-04 | 0.680 | 1.832 |
| 2015-02-10 | 0.660 | 1.888 |
| 2014-10-28 | 0.660 | 1.846 |
| 2014-07-29 | 0.660 | 1.988 |
| 2014-05-06 | 0.660 | 2.210 |
| 2014-02-11 | 0.640 | 2.168 |
| 2013-10-29 | 0.640 | 2.168 |
| 2013-07-30 | 0.640 | 2.380 |
| 2013-05-07 | 0.640 | 2.315 |
| 2013-02-12 | 0.640 | 2.386 |
| 2012-10-31 | 0.640 | 2.511 |
| 2012-07-31 | 0.640 | 2.497 |
| 2012-05-08 | 0.600 | 2.250 |
| 2012-02-14 | 0.600 | 2.079 |
| 2011-10-25 | 0.600 | 2.155 |
| 2011-07-26 | 0.600 | 2.568 |
| 2011-05-03 | 0.600 | 2.349 |
| 2011-02-02 | 0.600 | 1.988 |
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Whilst dividend payments have been stable, MKS Instruments has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.
- Dividend payments have increased, but MKS Instruments only paid a dividend in the past 8 years.
Income/ dividend checks
We assess MKS Instruments's dividend by checking for:- Firstly is the company paying a notable dividend (greater than 0.8%) - if not then the rest of the checks are ignored.
- Is current dividend yield above the bottom 25% of dividend payers? (1 check)
- Is current dividend yield above the top 25% of dividend payers? (1 check)
- Have they paid a dividend for 10 years, and during this period has the dividend been volatile (drop of more than 25%)? (1 check)
- If they have paid a dividend for 10 years has it increased in this time? (1 check)
- How sustainable is the dividend, can MKS Instruments afford to pay it from its earnings today and in 3 years (Payout ratio less than 90%)? (2 checks) MKS Instruments has a total score of 2/6, see the detailed checks below.
Full details on the Dividends part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
Management
CEO
| COMPENSATION | $10,260,205 |
| AGE | 61 |
| TENURE AS CEO | 5.3 years |
CEO Bio
Mr. Gerald G. Colella, also known as Jerry, has been the Chief Executive Officer of MKS Instruments, Inc. since January 1, 2014 and served as its President since February 2013 until 2018. Mr. Colella over 30 years of commercial and operating experience and leadership. As the CEO of a public company, he is familiar with the numerous and varied issues facing public companies, particularly with respect to operational, financial and corporate governance matters. He served as Vice President of MKS Instruments Inc. from April 2005 to February 2013 and served as its Chief Operating Officer from January 2010 to December 2013, Chief Business Officer from April 2005 to January 2010 and Acting Group Vice President of PRG Products from July 2007 to March 2010. He served as Vice President of Global Business and Service Operations at MKS Instruments Inc. from October 1997 to April 2005. From March 1996 to October 1997, he served as a Director of Materials Planning and Logistics at MKS Instruments, Inc. and served as its Materials Planning and Logistics Manager from February 1994 to March 1996. He joined MKS in April 1983 as Purchase Contract Administrator. He served as the Chairman at GCP Applied Technologies Inc., until September 1, 2017 and has been its Director since May 4, 2017. He has been a Director at MKS Instruments, Inc. since January 1, 2014. Mr. Colella holds an M.B.A. from Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, New Hampshire, as well as a B.A. Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Massachusetts.
CEO Compensation
- Jerry's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.
- Jerry's remuneration is higher than average for companies of similar size in United States of America.
Management Team Tenure
Average tenure and age of the MKS Instruments management team in years:
- The tenure for the MKS Instruments management team is about average.
Management Team
Jerry Colella
CEO & Director
$10M
61
5.3 yrs
John T. Lee
President & COO
$3M
55
1 yrs
Seth Bagshaw
Senior VP
$2M
58
9.3 yrs
Dennis Werth
$2M
63
3.1 yrs
Kathleen Burke
SVP, Secretary & General Counsel
Maryann Naddy
Senior Director of Corporate Marketing
Catherine Langtry
Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources
2 yrs
John Ippolito
Senior Vice President of Strategic Development
1.9 yrs
Derek D'Antilio
VP & Corporate Controller
Board of Directors Tenure
Average tenure and age of the MKS Instruments board of directors in years:
- The tenure for the MKS Instruments board of directors is about average.
Board of Directors
John Bertucci
Non-Executive Chairman
$341K
77
23.5 yrs
Jerry Colella
CEO & Director
$10M
61
5.3 yrs
Greg Beecher
Lead Director
$292K
60
7.3 yrs
Elizabeth Mora
Independent Director
$270K
57
7 yrs
Jacqueline Moloney
Director
$256K
64
2.9 yrs
Rick Hess
Director
$246K
65
2 yrs
Raj Batra
Director
$190K
50
0.6 yrs
Michelle Warner
Director
51
Who owns this company?
Recent Insider Transactions
| Announced | Type | Name | Entity | Role | Start | End | Shares | Max Price ($) | Value ($) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09. May 19 | Sell | Jacqueline Moloney | Individual | 08. May 19 | 08. May 19 | -256 | $85.86 | $-21,980 | ||
| 09. May 19 | Sell | Richard Chute | Individual | 08. May 19 | 08. May 19 | -1,499 | $86.03 | $-128,956 | ||
| 08. Aug 18 | Sell | Peter Hanley | Individual | 07. Aug 18 | 07. Aug 18 | -1,240 | $94.39 | $-117,044 | ||
| 12. Jun 18 | Sell | Jacqueline Moloney | Individual | 11. Jun 18 | 11. Jun 18 | -750 | $100.20 | $-75,151 | ||
| 07. Jun 18 | Sell | John Abrams | Individual | 06. Jun 18 | 06. Jun 18 | -133 | $117.77 | $-15,663 | ||
| 07. Jun 18 | Sell | Peter Hanley | Individual | 06. Jun 18 | 06. Jun 18 | -500 | $117.99 | $-58,997 | ||
Management checks
We assess MKS Instruments's management by checking for:- Is the CEO's compensation unreasonable compared to market cap? (1 check)
- Has the CEO's compensation increased more than 20% whilst the EPS is down more then 20%? (1 check)
- Is the average tenure of the management team less than 2 years? (1 check)
- Is the average tenure of the board of directors team less than 3 years? (1 check) MKS Instruments has a total score of 0/6, this is not included on the snowflake, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use the top 6 management executives and board members in our calculations.
Note 2: Insider trading include any internal stakeholders and these transactions .
Full details on the Management part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
News
Simply Wall St News
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Yet sometimes, investors buy a popular dividend stock because of its yield, and then lose money if the company's dividend doesn't live up to expectations. … Investors might not know much about MKS Instruments's dividend prospects, even though it has been paying dividends for the last eight years and offers a 0.9% yield. … The company also bought back stock during the year, equivalent to approximately 1.6% of the company's market capitalisation at the time.
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Simply Wall St - – Full articleCompany Info
Description
MKS Instruments, Inc. provides instruments, subsystems, and process control solutions that measure, monitor, deliver, analyze, power, and control critical parameters of manufacturing processes worldwide. It operates through two segments, Vacuum and Analysis, and Light and Motion. The Vacuum and Analysis segment offers analytical and control solutions, including gas analyzers, automation control products, I/O modules, automation software, and precision machined components and electromechanical assemblies; direct and indirect pressure measurement and integrated process solutions; and materials delivery solutions comprising flow and valve technologies, as well as integrated pressure measurement and control subsystems to provide customers with control capabilities that are optimized for a given application. It also provides delivery, plasma, and reactive gas generation products used in semiconductor and other thin film applications, and medical imaging equipment applications. The Light and Motion segment offers lasers and laser-based systems, such as amplifiers, fiber lasers, diode-pumped solid-state lasers, high-energy pulsed lasers, and tunable lasers, as well as accessories; optics products comprising precision optics, thin-film filters and coatings, replicated mirrors, and ruled and holographic diffraction gratings; and photonics products comprising optical components, lens assemblies, and vibration isolation solutions, as well as three-dimensional non-contact measurement sensors and equipment. It also designs, develops, and manufactures subsystems and subassemblies. The company markets and sells its products and services through its direct sales organization, an international network of independent distributors, and sales representatives, as well as through its Websites and product catalogs. MKS Instruments, Inc. was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
Details
| Name: | MKS Instruments, Inc. |
| MKSI | |
| Exchange: | NasdaqGS |
| Founded: | 1961 |
| $4,042,005,853 | |
| 54,357,260 | |
| Website: | http://www.mksinst.com |
| Address: |
MKS Instruments, Inc. 2 Tech Drive, Suite 201, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, United States |
Listings
| Exchange Symbol | Ticker Symbol | Security | Exchange | Country | Currency | Listed on | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NasdaqGS | MKSI | Common Stock | Nasdaq Global Select | US | USD | 30. Mar 1999 | |
| DB | MKT | Common Stock | Deutsche Boerse AG | DE | EUR | 30. Mar 1999 | |
| LSE | 0JWG | Common Stock | London Stock Exchange | GB | USD | 30. Mar 1999 |
Number of employees
Current staff
Industry
| Semiconductor Equipment | |
| Semiconductors |
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Area | Date (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis updated: | 2019/05/25 23:40 |
| End of day share price update: | 2019/05/24 00:00 |
| Last estimates confirmation: | 2019/05/15 |
| Last earnings filing: | 2019/05/08 |
| Last earnings reported: | 2019/03/31 |
| Last annual earnings reported: | 2018/12/31 |
All dates and times in UTC. All financial data provided by Standard & Poor’s Capital IQ.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more here.
