KLAC Kla PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of May 23, 2025, the KLAC stock has a PE ratio of 27.38. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $27.65 and the stock price of $757.17 per share. A decrease of 13% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 31.6 of the past four quarters.
KLAC PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Kla over the last ten years is 21.32. The current 27.38 price-to-earnings ratio is 28% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, KLAC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2024 quarter at 40.4, with a price of $824.51 and an EPS of $20.41. The Dec 2018 quarter saw the lowest point at 9.76, with a price of $89.49 and an EPS of $9.17.
Kla PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 102.2% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -62.1% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.4 | 102.2% | $824.51 | $20.41 |
| 2023 | 19.98 | 38.17% | $485.02 | $24.28 |
| 2022 | 14.46 | -39.83% | $319.08 | $22.07 |
| 2021 | 24.03 | -4.11% | $324.21 | $13.49 |
| 2020 | 25.06 | 59.62% | $194.48 | $7.76 |
| 2019 | 15.7 | -21.46% | $118.2 | $7.53 |
| 2018 | 19.99 | 29.3% | $102.53 | $5.13 |
| 2017 | 15.46 | -4.63% | $91.51 | $5.92 |
| 2016 | 16.21 | -34.82% | $73.25 | $4.52 |
| 2015 | 24.87 | 20.14% | $56.21 | $2.26 |
| 2014 | 20.7 | 21.48% | $72.64 | $3.51 |
| 2013 | 17.04 | 56.76% | $55.73 | $3.27 |
| 2012 | 10.87 | 27.58% | $49.25 | $4.53 |
| 2011 | 8.52 | -62.1% | $40.48 | $4.75 |
| 2010 | 22.48 | N/A | $27.88 | $1.24 |
Kla PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 24.59 | -6.71% | $679.8 | $27.65 |
| Dec 2024 | 26.36 | -25.05% | $630.12 | $23.9 |
| Sep 2024 | 35.17 | -12.95% | $774.41 | $22.02 |
| Jun 2024 | 40.4 | 11.11% | $824.51 | $20.41 |
| Mar 2024 | 36.36 | 23.93% | $698.57 | $19.21 |
| Dec 2023 | 29.34 | 43.54% | $581.3 | $19.81 |
| Sep 2023 | 20.44 | 2.3% | $458.66 | $22.44 |
| Jun 2023 | 19.98 | 23.41% | $485.02 | $24.28 |
| Mar 2023 | 16.19 | 5.06% | $399.17 | $24.65 |
| Dec 2022 | 15.41 | 13.39% | $377.03 | $24.46 |
| Sep 2022 | 13.59 | -6.02% | $302.63 | $22.27 |
| Jun 2022 | 14.46 | -18.03% | $319.08 | $22.07 |
| Mar 2022 | 17.64 | -19.75% | $366.06 | $20.75 |
| Dec 2021 | 21.98 | 16.91% | $430.11 | $19.57 |
| Sep 2021 | 18.8 | -21.76% | $334.51 | $17.79 |
KLAC Price vs fair value
KLAC average PE ratio chart
Currently, KLAC's PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
KLAC PE vs peers
When compared to its peer AEIS, KLAC's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than AMAT's and LRCX's. Kla's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 29.75.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AMAT Applied Materials Inc | 20.43 | $127.97B |
| LRCX Lam Research Corp | 22.45 | $103.69B |
| CAMT Camtek Ltd | 22.88 | $2.96B |
| NVMI Nova Ltd | 25.21 | $5.35B |
| KLAC Kla Corp | 27.38 | $100.13B |
| AEIS Advanced Energy Industries Inc | 57.8 | $4.29B |
| ASYS Amtech Systems Inc | N/A | $58.11M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Kla's PE ratio?
As of May 23, 2025, KLAC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 27.38.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kla (KLAC)?
As an average over the last 3 years, KLAC stock has a PE ratio of 24.36.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kla (KLAC)?
As an average over the last 5 years, KLAC stock has a PE ratio of 24.01.
What is the highest PE ratio for KLAC?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 40.4 in the Jun 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for KLAC compare to its historical average?
KLAC's current price to earnings ratio is 28% above its 10-year historical average.
How is KLAC's PE ratio calculated (Kla PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (May 23, 2025), Kla's share price is $757.17. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $27.65. Therefore, Kla's price to earnings ratio for today is 27.38. PE RATIO(27.38) = STOCK PRICE($757.17) / TTM EPS($27.65)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.