MKS Inc. (MKSI) fair value analysis

Nasdaq · Updated 2026-09-07

MKS Inc. is a provider of instruments, subsystems, and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, industrial markets, and scientific applications. The company operates globally with manufacturing and service facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Overvalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, MKSI is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value.

MKSI currently ranks #155 of 199 Technology stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Overvalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $309.98
Sector: Technology
12-month range: $130.86–$411.05

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: C
Leverage: High
Margin trend: Stable
Revenue growth: Declining
RSI zone: Neutral
50/200-day trend: Mixed
52-week position: The upper-middle quarter of its range

What our data shows for MKSI

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for MKSI, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $130.86–$411.05.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 37.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent MKSI news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for MKSI is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

MKS- Cheaper Than Peers, And Favorable Risk-Reward Heading Into Q2 Earnings (NASDAQ:MKSI) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-07-27)
TickrTrends take: MKS Instruments trades at a valuation discount relative to comparable companies in the Technology sector, which contrasts with TickrTrends' current assessment that the stock is overvalued. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether upcoming Q2 earnings results validate the current pricing or shift the risk-reward dynamics that may be supporting the relative cheapness versus peers. The divergence between relative peer valuations and the overvalued verdict suggests close attention to earnings quality and forward guidance will be necessary to reconcile these perspectives.
MKS (MKSI) Advanced on Sales Strength (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-06-30)
TickrTrends take: MKS Instruments showed positive momentum driven by sales performance, which typically supports a company's fundamental case for valuation. However, TickrTrends currently assesses MKSI as overvalued, suggesting that recent sales strength may already be reflected in the stock price and investors should monitor whether the company can sustain this revenue growth to justify current valuation levels. For valuation-focused investors, the key consideration is whether improved sales translate into proportional earnings growth or if margins are being pressured in this competitive Technology sector environment.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for MKSI showed notable changes this week. The DCF cross-check band indicator shifted from an overvalued reading to none, while the momentum indicator moved from A to none. The current valuation verdict remains overvalued.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is MKSI stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), MKSI is trading at more than a 25% premium to estimated fair value and screens as overvalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is MKSI's TickrTrends verdict?

MKSI's current verdict is Overvalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does MKSI compare to other Technology stocks?

MKSI ranks #155 of 199 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is MKSI overbought or oversold?

MKSI's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

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