- ISIN
- US55306N1046
- CUSIP
- 55306N104
- Sector
- Technology
- IPO Date
- Mar 26, 1999
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $27.67B
- Enterprise Value
- $30.14B
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.77
- PE Ratio
- 81.55
- PEG Ratio
- 17.18
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $4.07B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $1.84B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $815.00M
- Year Range
- $88.49 - $421.58
- Target Price
- $272.86
- ROA (TTM)
- 3.75%
- ROE (TTM)
- 11.63%
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Performance
MKSI Performance Chart
MKS Instruments, Inc. (MKSI) is up 144.0% since the beginning of the year. At $389 per share, MKSI is trading 7.7% below its 52-week high of $422. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MKSI shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,329.
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Returns By Period
MKS Instruments, Inc. (MKSI) has returned 143.95% so far this year and 324.95% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MKSI has achieved an annualized return of 26.31%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% per year.
MKS Instruments, Inc.
- 1D
- -7.46%
- 1M
- 21.47%
- YTD
- 143.95%
- 6M
- 139.28%
- 1Y
- 324.95%
- 3Y*
- 57.86%
- 5Y*
- 18.42%
- 10Y*
- 26.31%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
MKSI Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 30, 1999, MKSI's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.99%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.9 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Jan 2001 with a return of +51.6%, while the worst month was Jul 2000 at -35.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MKSI closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +24.5%, while the worst single day was Jul 21, 2004 at -23.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 47.32% | 3.94% | -5.99% | 23.47% | 14.28% | 20.11% | 143.95% | ||||||
| 2025 | 8.52% | -18.77% | -12.71% | -12.49% | 17.49% | 20.89% | -4.21% | 8.80% | 19.77% | 16.11% | 8.99% | 2.18% | 54.37% |
| 2024 | 3.48% | 15.53% | 8.34% | -10.54% | 6.58% | 3.15% | -3.58% | -5.13% | -8.82% | -8.63% | 14.63% | -8.14% | 2.21% |
| 2023 | 20.76% | -5.04% | -8.57% | -5.36% | 16.30% | 11.09% | 0.99% | -7.97% | -13.66% | -24.13% | 26.08% | 24.62% | 22.62% |
| 2022 | -10.82% | -2.90% | -0.40% | -24.01% | 8.56% | -16.90% | 15.17% | -15.58% | -17.04% | -0.59% | 2.36% | 1.04% | -50.97% |
| 2021 | 5.06% | 4.45% | 12.44% | -3.40% | 5.22% | -5.46% | -12.09% | -5.78% | 2.53% | -0.57% | 1.54% | 14.47% | 16.38% |
Benchmark Metrics
MKS Instruments, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 14.14%, beta of 1.50, and R2 of 0.33 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 30, 1999.
- This stock captured 241.14% of S&P 500 Index gains and 160.36% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.33 means the benchmark explains less than half of this stock's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 14.14%
- Beta
- 1.50
- R²
- 0.33
- Upside Capture
- 241.14%
- Downside Capture
- 160.36%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MKSI ranks 98 for risk / return — in the top 98% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MKS Instruments, Inc. (MKSI) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MKSI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +4.34 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +2.51 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.66 | 1.32 | +0.34 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 16.32 | 2.46 | +13.87 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 53.85 | 10.92 | +42.93 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MKS Instruments, Inc. provided a 0.24% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.94 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 14 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.94 | $0.88 | $0.88 | $0.88 | $0.88 | $0.86 | $0.80 | $0.80 | $0.78 | $0.71 | $0.68 | $0.68 |
Dividend yield | 0.24% | 0.55% | 0.84% | 0.86% | 1.04% | 0.49% | 0.53% | 0.73% | 1.21% | 0.75% | 1.14% | 1.88% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MKS Instruments, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.50 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.88 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.88 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.88 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.88 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.86 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
MKS Instruments, Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.24%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
MKS Instruments, Inc. has a payout ratio of 18.04%, which is below the market average. This means MKS Instruments, Inc. returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MKS Instruments, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the MKS Instruments, Inc. was 85.67%, occurring on Oct 9, 2002. Recovery took 3551 trading sessions.
The current MKS Instruments, Inc. drawdown is 7.46%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -85.67%Oct 2002 | 2y 7mo | 14y 1mo | 16y 8moMar 2000 - Nov 2016 |
2025 selloff2025 | -69.20%Apr 2025 | 4y 3d | 9mo 10d | 4y 9moApr 2021 - Jan 2026 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -54.26%Dec 2018 | 9mo 7d | 1y 7mo | 2y 4moMar 2018 - Jul 2020 |
1999 bear market1999 | -25.71%May 1999 | 7d | 1mo 6d | 1mo 13dApr 1999 - Jun 1999 |
2000 bear market2000 | -24.72%Jan 2000 | 7d | 8d | 15dJan 2000 - Feb 2000 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MKSI | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -85.67% | -56.78% | -28.89% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -20.06% | -9.10% | -10.96% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -59.11% | -18.90% | -40.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -66.57% | -25.43% | -41.14% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -69.20% | -33.92% | -35.28% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.46% | -3.21% | -4.25% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -45.68% | -10.71% | -34.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.07% | 2.04% | +4.03% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of MKS Instruments, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how MKS Instruments, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for MKSI, comparing it with other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. Currently, MKSI has a P/E ratio of 81.6. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for MKSI compared to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. MKSI currently has a PEG ratio of 17.2. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for MKSI relative to other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. Currently, MKSI has a P/S ratio of 6.5. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for MKSI in comparison with other companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry. Currently, MKSI has a P/B value of 9.8. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.
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