MKSI Mks Instruments PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of May 2, 2025, the Mks Instruments stock's PE ratio is 26.89. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.82 and stock price of $75.83.

MKSI PE ratio history

How has MKSI's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Mks Instruments has averaged 52.68 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 26.89 is 49% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, MKSI's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2024 quarter at 932.71, when the price was $130.58 and the EPS was $0.14. The lowest point was in the Dec 2018 quarter, when it reached 8.95 with a price of $64.61 and an EPS of $7.22.

Today
26.89
Average
52.68
Median
18.92
Minimum
8.95
Maximum
932.71

Mks Instruments PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 378.32% in 2019

Maximum annual decrease: -62.23% in 2014

YearPE ratioPE changePriceEPS
202437.02N/A$104.39$2.82
2023N/AN/A$102.87-$27.54
202215.21-13.09%$84.73$5.57
202117.5-26.04%$174.17$9.95
202023.66-44.73%$150.45$6.36
201942.81378.32%$110.01$2.57
20188.95-40.73%$64.61$7.22
201715.1-50.18%$94.5$6.26
201630.3193.67%$59.4$1.96
201515.65-7.23%$36$2.3
201416.87-62.23%$36.6$2.17
201344.6657.64%$29.92$0.67
201228.33153.63%$25.78$0.91
201111.1729.88%$27.82$2.49
20108.6N/A$24.5$2.85

MKSI average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of MKSI for the past years

The current PE ratio of MKSI is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
181.81
5-year avg
95.93
10-year avg
52.68
15-year avg
42.13
PE vs average

MKSI PE vs peers

What is MKSI's PE ratio compared to its peers

MKSI's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks ROP and AME, but it is higher than AMAT's and LRCX's. Mks Instruments is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (26.89) than its peers average of 35.82.

Stock namePE ratioMarket cap
AMAT Applied Materials Inc20.12$126.01B
LRCX Lam Research Corp20.64$95.32B
MKSI Mks Instruments Inc 26.89$5.11B
AME Ametek Inc27.79$39.27B
ESE Esco Technologies Inc39.06$4.3B
CGNX Cognex Corp40.33$4.67B
ROP Roper Technologies Inc40.49$60.86B
ENTG Entegris Inc42.99$12.61B
AEIS Advanced Energy Industries Inc56.49$4.19B
COHU Cohu IncN/A$776.13M
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Frequently asked questions

What is Mks Instruments's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for MKSI stock as of May 2, 2025, stands at 26.89.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Mks Instruments (MKSI)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for MKSI stock is 181.81.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Mks Instruments (MKSI)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for MKSI stock is 95.93.

What is the highest PE ratio for MKSI?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 932.71 and it was in the Jun 2024 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for MKSI compare to its historical average?

MKSI's price to earnings ratio is currently 49% below its 10-year historical average.

How is MKSI's PE ratio calculated (Mks Instruments PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 2, 2025), Mks Instruments's share price is $75.83. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $2.82. Therefore, Mks Instruments's PE ratio for today is 26.89. PE RATIO(26.89) = STOCK PRICE($75.83) / TTM EPS($2.82)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.