MKS Instruments Inc (NASDAQ: MKSI) has reported E.P.S. of $0.22 for its first fiscal quarter (ending March 31) versus $-0.64 for the same period a year ago. Relative to the consensus estimate of $1.50, this was a shortfall of $-1.28. For the latest four quarters through March 31, E.P.S. were $-26.70 versus $2.59 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -1131%.
Recent Price Action
MKS Instruments Inc (NASDAQ: MKSI) stock rose slightly by 0.05% on 5/8/24. The stock closed at $123.38. This advance was accompanied by normal trading volume. The stock has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months and has risen 3.7% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
MKSI’s future returns on capital are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
MKS Instruments has a current Value Trend Rating of C (High Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects very contradictory signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. MKS Instruments has a poor Appreciation Score of 30 but a very high Power Rating of 90, producing the High Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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