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Is It Too Late To Consider Buying MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI)?

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MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI), which is in the semiconductor business, and is based in United States, saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in the past couple of months on the NASDAQGS. With many analysts covering the mid-cap stock, we may expect any price-sensitive announcements have already been factored into the stock’s share price. But what if there is still an opportunity to buy? Let’s examine MKS Instruments’s valuation and outlook in more detail to determine if there’s still a bargain opportunity.

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Is MKS Instruments still cheap?

Good news, investors! MKS Instruments is still a bargain right now. My valuation model shows that the intrinsic value for the stock is $132.11, which is above what the market is valuing the company at the moment. This indicates a potential opportunity to buy low. What’s more interesting is that, MKS Instruments’s share price is quite volatile, which gives us more chances to buy since the share price could sink lower (or rise higher) in the future. This is based on its high beta, which is a good indicator for how much the stock moves relative to the rest of the market.

Can we expect growth from MKS Instruments?

NasdaqGS:MKSI Past and Future Earnings, July 8th 2019
NasdaqGS:MKSI Past and Future Earnings, July 8th 2019

Investors looking for growth in their portfolio may want to consider the prospects of a company before buying its shares. Buying a great company with a robust outlook at a cheap price is always a good investment, so let’s also take a look at the company's future expectations. With profit expected to grow by 36% over the next couple of years, the future seems bright for MKS Instruments. It looks like higher cash flow is on the cards for the stock, which should feed into a higher share valuation.

What this means for you:

Are you a shareholder? Since MKSI is currently undervalued, it may be a great time to increase your holdings in the stock. With a positive outlook on the horizon, it seems like this growth has not yet been fully factored into the share price. However, there are also other factors such as financial health to consider, which could explain the current undervaluation.

Are you a potential investor? If you’ve been keeping an eye on MKSI for a while, now might be the time to make a leap. Its buoyant future outlook isn’t fully reflected in the current share price yet, which means it’s not too late to buy MKSI. But before you make any investment decisions, consider other factors such as the strength of its balance sheet, in order to make a well-informed buy.

Price is just the tip of the iceberg. Dig deeper into what truly matters – the fundamentals – before you make a decision on MKS Instruments. You can find everything you need to know about MKS Instruments in the latest infographic research report. If you are no longer interested in MKS Instruments, you can use our free platform to see my list of over 50 other stocks with a high growth potential.

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About NasdaqGS:MKSI

MKS

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.

Average dividend payer with moderate growth potential.

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