Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
KEYS price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
OvervaluedKEYS is trading at a 10–25% premium to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $382.75
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $167.77–$388.03
- Market cap
- $65.2B
- From 52-week high
- -1.4%
- Shares outstanding
- 170M
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #131 of 181
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Keysight Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells electronic measurement instruments and software used for testing and monitoring electronic devices and networks. The company operates globally, serving customers across telecommunications, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, and semiconductor industries.
KEYS currently ranks #131 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Overvalued for 6 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $65.2B
- P/E (trailing)
- 39x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $6.58B
- Net margin
- 19.1%
- EPS (TTM)
- $9.77
- Gross margin
- 65.9%
- Debt / equity
- 0.42
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 13.6%
- Shares outstanding
- 170M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- A
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The top quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 42 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $343.86
- 200-day average
- $310.79
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price above both averages
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-23
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 8 beat, 0 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-07 ▲ beat (+30.6%)
2026-04 ▲ beat (+23.7%)
2026-01 ▲ beat (+8.5%)
2025-10 ▲ beat (+3.2%)
2025-07 ▲ beat (+3.0%)
2025-04 ▲ beat (+3.0%)
2025-01 ▲ beat (+7.7%)
2024-10 ▲ beat (+5.1%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 10 buy · 2 hold · 0 sell (12 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $418
- Target vs last price
- +9.2%
What our data shows for KEYS
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for KEYS, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the upper third of their 12-month price range of $167.77–$388.03.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 42.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for KEYS
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent KEYS news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for KEYS is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- A Look at Keysight Technologies Inc (KEYS) After 4.3% Decline -- GF Value $225.99 vs Price $342.08 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-15)
TickrTrends take: Keysight Technologies is trading at a significant premium to its GF Value estimate, with the stock priced at 342 dollars compared to a calculated fair value of 226 dollars. The recent 4 percent decline has not substantially narrowed this valuation gap, leaving the stock roughly 51 percent above its fundamental value assessment according to this metric. For investors focused on valuation discipline, the key question remains whether upcoming earnings, margin trends, or market conditions might eventually pressure the price toward the estimated fair value range. - Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Shares Slip Amid AI Product Launch, After-Hours Rebound (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-14)
TickrTrends take: Keysight Technologies experienced share price volatility surrounding its AI product launch, with initial weakness followed by after-hours recovery, a pattern that warrants attention given TickrTrends' current overvalued assessment. For investors focused on valuation metrics, this momentum shift suggests the market may be reconsidering the company's AI-driven growth prospects relative to its current stock price. The divergence between intraday selling and after-hours strength indicates uncertainty about whether Keysight's AI initiatives justify its present valuation multiple in the Technology sector. - Keysight Technologies Inc (KEYS) Shares Fall 3.4% -- GF Value Says Still Overvalued (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-14)
TickrTrends take: Keysight Technologies shares declined recently, yet TickrTrends maintains an Overvalued assessment of the company, suggesting the price reduction has not been sufficient to align valuation with intrinsic value. For investors focused on valuation metrics, this signals that further price movement downward may be necessary before the stock reaches fair value territory. Given the company's position in the competitive Technology sector, monitoring both near-term price action and underlying business fundamentals will be important to track whether the overvaluation gap continues to narrow.
More KEYS news
- Keysight Technologies (KEYS) to Showcase Advanced RF and Microwave Solutions at European Microwave Week (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-30)
- Keysight Technologies (KEYS) VP and Controller Lisa Poole Sells 200 Shares (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-25)
- Keysight Technologies (KEYS) EVP and CFO Neil Dougherty Sells 2,000 Shares (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-23)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for KEYS showed a shift in sector positioning this week, with the stock's sector discount rank declining from #156 to #167 among Technology sector companies. This movement indicates that KEYS has become relatively less discounted compared to its peer group. The current valuation verdict remains Overvalued.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' derived indicators show that KEYS has moved lower in the sector discount rankings this week, falling from position 148 to position 154 among technology stocks. The stock maintains an overvalued valuation verdict. This shift indicates that KEYS has become relatively less discounted compared to other technology sector companies.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for KEYS show improvement this week. The sector discount rank improved from 155 to 147, indicating the stock has moved closer to its sector peers in valuation. The valuation verdict shifted from overvalued to fairly valued.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is KEYS stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), KEYS is trading at a 10–25% premium to estimated fair value and screens as overvalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is KEYS's TickrTrends verdict?
KEYS's current verdict is Overvalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does KEYS compare to other Technology stocks?
KEYS ranks #131 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is KEYS overbought or oversold?
KEYS's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
When does KEYS report earnings next?
KEYS's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-23, per the published earnings calendar.
Does KEYS usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters KEYS beat the consensus estimate 8 times and missed 0 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about KEYS?
Of 12 analysts covering KEYS, 10 rate it a buy, 2 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $418 (+9.2% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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