MKSI Mks Instruments PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 1, 2025, the Mks Instruments stock's PE ratio is 28.46. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.82 and stock price of $80.27.
MKSI PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Mks Instruments has averaged 52.68 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 28.46 is 46% 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.
Mks Instruments PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 378.32% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -62.23% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.02 | N/A | $104.39 | $2.82 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $102.87 | -$27.54 |
| 2022 | 15.21 | -13.09% | $84.73 | $5.57 |
| 2021 | 17.5 | -26.04% | $174.17 | $9.95 |
| 2020 | 23.66 | -44.73% | $150.45 | $6.36 |
| 2019 | 42.81 | 378.32% | $110.01 | $2.57 |
| 2018 | 8.95 | -40.73% | $64.61 | $7.22 |
| 2017 | 15.1 | -50.18% | $94.5 | $6.26 |
| 2016 | 30.31 | 93.67% | $59.4 | $1.96 |
| 2015 | 15.65 | -7.23% | $36 | $2.3 |
| 2014 | 16.87 | -62.23% | $36.6 | $2.17 |
| 2013 | 44.66 | 57.64% | $29.92 | $0.67 |
| 2012 | 28.33 | 153.63% | $25.78 | $0.91 |
| 2011 | 11.17 | 29.88% | $27.82 | $2.49 |
| 2010 | 8.6 | N/A | $24.5 | $2.85 |
Mks Instruments PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 37.02 | -83.99% | $104.39 | $2.82 |
| Sep 2024 | 231.3 | -75.2% | $108.71 | $0.47 |
| Jun 2024 | 932.71 | N/A | $130.58 | $0.14 |
| Mar 2024 | N/A | N/A | $133 | -$26.67 |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | N/A | $102.87 | -$27.54 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $86.54 | -$25.8 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $108.1 | -$26.3 |
| Mar 2023 | 35.45 | 133.07% | $88.62 | $2.5 |
| Dec 2022 | 15.21 | 41.88% | $84.73 | $5.57 |
| Sep 2022 | 10.72 | 4.59% | $82.64 | $7.71 |
| Jun 2022 | 10.25 | -29.46% | $102.63 | $10.01 |
| Mar 2022 | 14.53 | -16.97% | $150 | $10.32 |
| Dec 2021 | 17.5 | 8.29% | $174.17 | $9.95 |
| Sep 2021 | 16.16 | -21.82% | $150.91 | $9.34 |
| Jun 2021 | 20.67 | -18.53% | $177.95 | $8.61 |
MKSI average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of MKSI is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
MKSI PE vs 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 (28.46) than its peers average of 38.28.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AMAT Applied Materials Inc | 18.89 | $118.34B |
| LRCX Lam Research Corp | 22 | $93.49B |
| MKSI Mks Instruments Inc | 28.46 | $5.41B |
| AME Ametek Inc | 28.89 | $39.65B |
| ESE Esco Technologies Inc | 37.16 | $4.09B |
| ROP Roper Technologies Inc | 40.83 | $63.44B |
| ENTG Entegris Inc | 44.43 | $13.03B |
| CGNX Cognex Corp | 48.4 | $5.1B |
| AEIS Advanced Energy Industries Inc | 65.63 | $3.59B |
| COHU Cohu Inc | N/A | $687.57M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Mks Instruments's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for MKSI stock as of Apr 1, 2025, stands at 28.46.
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 46% 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Mks Instruments's share price is $80.27. 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 28.46. PE RATIO(28.46) = STOCK PRICE($80.27) / TTM EPS($2.82)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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