MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG) fair value: what the stock is really worth
As of Oct 2, 2026: fair value of MKS Instruments Inc. $283, price $281, upside +0.4%, quality 64 out of 100. Calculated from audited financials with 26 valuation models and 37 quality factors, updated daily.
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Price vs Fair Value
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 24, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $59.79 – $445.96 · fair‑value band $160.13 – $363.46 · the $281.36 price screens below the $282.60 fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Sep 24, 2026.
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MKS Inc. provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and internationally.
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MKS Inc. provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and internationally. The company operates through Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Material Solutions Division (MSD) segments. Its VSD segment provides foundational technology solutions, including pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, electronic control technology, reactive gas generation and delivery, power generation and delivery, and fiber optic temperature and position sensing. The PSD segment offers range of solutions, which include lasers, photonics, optics, precision motion control, and vibration control. Its MSD segment develops, process, and manufactures technologies comprising advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing for chemistry, equipment, and services markets, as well as high-technology applications. In addition, the company sells its products and services through direct sales, network of independent distributors, and sales representatives, as well as websites, including product catalogs. MKS Inc. was formerly known as MKS Instruments, Inc. and changed its name to MKS Inc. in May 2025. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is based in Andover, Massachusetts.
Stock analysis
MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG) currently trades at $281.36, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $282.60, so the stock looks roughly fairly valued today (gap 0.4%).
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Valuation
Bull case: the DCF Models group reads highest at a median of $291.31 per share, and 5 of the 25 models we run sit above the $281.36 price.
Bear case: the Asset-Based group reads lowest at $35.82, and 20 of the 25 models stay below the price. Evidence for this calculation is low.
Scenario range: $160.13 (bear) to $363.46 (bull), the price of $281.36 sits inside it. Bear and bull are the same models on cautious and optimistic assumptions, a range, not a price target.
Quality & growth
The Quality Score stands at 64/100 (solid quality), in the Industrials sector.
Mixed Growth: Revenue is growing, but margins or cash flow do not fully confirm the trend.
MKS Instruments Inc. reported revenue of $2.9B in FY2021 versus $1.9B in FY2017, a compound +11.4%/yr. Reported net income was $551M in FY2021, compounding +12.9%/yr from FY2017.
Key figures
P/E ratio 0.3 · P/S ratio 0.06 · EPS (TTM) $10.27 · Dividend yield 0.3% · Net margin 18.7% · Return on equity 12.7% · Return on assets (EBIT) 14.5% · Operating margin 16.1%.
Competitive moat
Our AI-assisted moat analysis scores the competitive advantage at 52 out of 100 (medium confidence).
What moves the price
The share trades about 37% below its 52-week high and 126% above its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average.
For context, the median of 10 Industrials peers we cover trades at 13% fair-value upside, at 0%, 0JWG screens richer than that median.
Fair Value models
Bear $160.13Fair Value $282.60Bull $363.46
Model ⓘEach model values the company its own way (discounted cash flow, earnings, assets, dividends). The fair value above is their evidence-weighted blend, not the output of a single model.Bear ⓘBear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull ⓘBull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. If a model's bull case is above four times its base value, the table shows that limit with a > sign (like the overall Bull above): beyond it no assumption holds.Evidence ⓘEvidence = how well-backed THIS model's estimate is for this stock (0–100): how complete and reliable its input data are, and how well the model fits the company. The final Fair Value is an evidence-weighted blend, so better-evidenced models count more. Green ≥70, amber 50–69, grey below 50.
Growth Quality ⓘGrowth is valuable only when reinvestment earns attractive returns (Aswath Damodaran): sustainable growth depends on return on capital, reinvestment and efficiency. Basis: total company revenue over the periods shown on the cards (3Y/5Y/all years), not per share, so a merger can show up as a growth jump; per-share earnings growth is in the value-creation card.84/100
Revenue is growing, but margins or cash flow do not fully confirm the trend.
Revenue growth 1 year
+26.6%
Revenue growth 3 years ⓘMeasures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump. Per-share growth (which does include buybacks) is in the value-creation card.
+12.4%
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Profit margin (trend) ⓘOperating margin then vs now, from reported annual statements. A falling margin after a boom year is the classic peak-earnings signal: the growth rate then leans on an inflated base.
25.1% (2017) → 23.7% (2021)
What shareholders gained per year ⓘWe only publish this rate when it is defensible. Reason: no share-count history
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Peer GroupⓘHow this stock ranks against its sector: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median. (Industry “Electrical Equipment” was too small, so the broader sector is used.)Industrials · 5298 stocks
Beats the sector median on 8/10 measures
Overall it ranks above its sector peers.
Valuation
Quality Score64 · Top 25%
Fair Value upside+3.2% · Above median
Profitability
Return on equity (TTM)12.7% · Above median
Return on assets4.3% · Above median
Net margin (TTM)8.0% · Above median
Operating margin (TTM)16.1% · Top 25%
Growth and dividend
Revenue growth15.2% · Above median
Dividend yield (TTM)0.3% · Bottom 25%
Balance sheet
Debt / equity0.28× · Above median
Valuation Multiplesvs Industrials median · lower = cheaper
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Frequently asked questions
Is MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Sep 24, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of $282.60 versus a price of $281.36, about +0% upside (fairly valued).
What is the fair value of 0JWG?
Our model-based fair value for MKS Instruments Inc. is $282.60 (as of Sep 24, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price: $281.36.
What is the quality score of 0JWG?
MKS Instruments Inc. has a Quality Score of 64/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the price target for MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG)?
Our model-based price target is the fair value of $282.60 (as of Sep 24, 2026) from 25 valuation models. Cautious scenario $160.13, optimistic scenario $363.46. It is a calculation from audited fundamentals, not an analyst target.
What is the MKS Instruments Inc. stock forecast for 2026?
Our models put fair value at $282.60, about +0% upside versus a price of $281.36 (fairly valued). Cautious scenario $160.13, optimistic scenario $363.46. The calculation is refreshed regularly with new filings.
What is the revenue of MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG)?
MKS Instruments Inc. reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about $4.1B (latest available figure, as of Sep 24, 2026).
Does MKS Instruments Inc. pay a dividend?
MKS Instruments Inc. currently shows a dividend yield of about 0.32% relative to its recent price (as of Sep 24, 2026).
What is the intrinsic value of MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG)?
Intrinsic value and fair value mean the same thing: what the business is worth on its numbers, independent of the share price. For MKS Instruments Inc. it is $282.60 per share (as of Sep 24, 2026), against a price of $281.36. It is the blended result of 25 valuation models (cash flow, earnings, asset, dividend).
Is MKS Instruments Inc. stock overvalued or undervalued in 2026?
As of Sep 24, 2026, 0JWG trades below its calculated fair value: price $281.36, fair value $282.60, a gap of about +0% (fairly valued). The calculation is refreshed with each new quarterly report, so the verdict can change during the year.
Is fair value the same as the market price of 0JWG?
No. The price is what the market pays today ($281.36); the fair value is what the company's own numbers justify ($282.60). For MKS Instruments Inc. the two are $1.24 per share apart. That gap is exactly why we show both numbers side by side.
What do the bullish and bearish scenarios say about 0JWG?
Our models span a range for MKS Instruments Inc.: cautious scenario $160.13, base $282.60, optimistic $363.46 per share (as of Sep 24, 2026, price $281.36). The range comes from different growth and margin assumptions, not from analyst opinions.
What is the P/E ratio of 0JWG?
MKS Instruments Inc. trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 0.3 (as of Sep 24, 2026). A P/E on its own says little: it compares the price with ONE year of profit, while our fair value of $282.60 is built from several models across several years.
How solid is the balance sheet of MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG)?
Balance-sheet figures for MKS Instruments Inc. (as of Sep 24, 2026): return on equity 12.7%, debt of 0.28 per unit of equity. They feed the Quality Score of 64/100, which measures business quality independently of the share price.
How far is 0JWG from its 52-week high?
MKS Instruments Inc. trades at $281.36, about 37% below its 52-week high of $445.96 and 126% above the low of $124.36 (as of Oct 2, 2026). Distance from the high says nothing about value: that is what the fair value of $282.60 is for.
Which stocks are comparable to MKS Instruments Inc.?
From the same area (Industrials) we also value AEPL, JSLINDL, ULTRACAB, JIGAR, among others. Each of them has its own fair-value calculation on this site using the same models, so the comparison is like for like.
Is MKS Instruments Inc. stock attractive at the current price?
The data as of Sep 24, 2026: price $281.36, calculated fair value $282.60 (+0%), Quality Score 64/100, from 25 models. Whether that fits your horizon and risk tolerance is your call. We provide the calculation, not investment advice.
How is the fair value of 0JWG calculated?
We run MKS Instruments Inc. through 25 models from four families: discounted cash flow, earnings models, asset and balance-sheet models, and dividend models. Every model gets the same audited fundamentals; the result is the weighted average of $282.60, with the spread shown as a cautious and an optimistic scenario.
Is it still worth investing in stocks now?
The global stock market currently sits 14.5 % above its aggregate fair value. MKS Instruments Inc. itself currently trades above fair value. An expensive market is no reason to stay out and no reason to buy everything at once: keep a broad savings plan running, buy single stocks only with money you can do without, and hold part of your money liquid while the market is high. The full picture including sectors is on is it worth investing now.
What is the share price of MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG)?
The closing price on Oct 2, 2026 was $281.36. Our model-based fair value is $282.60, about +0% upside (fairly valued). We carry closing prices from our data provider, not a live tick.
What should I pay attention to with MKS Instruments Inc. right now?
The price sits close to our fair value, market and models broadly agree here, little valuation tension. A fairly wide model range ($160.13 to $363.46) leaves room in how you read the outcome. Evidence is limited here (fewer models, shorter history), so the fair value is a rougher estimate than usual.
Key figures of MKS Instruments Inc.
What is the P/S ratio of MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG)?
The price-to-sales ratio of MKS Instruments Inc. is 0.06 (P/E × margin). Price to sales: market value relative to yearly revenue. Useful when profit is thin or distorted.
What are the earnings per share of MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG)?
Earnings per share at MKS Instruments Inc. are $10.27 (price ÷ EPS = P/E 0.3). Earnings per share over the last twelve months: total profit spread across every single share.
What is the dividend yield of MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG)?
The dividend yield of MKS Instruments Inc. is 0.3% (payout 8.9%). Yearly dividend relative to the share price. 3% pays 3 per 100 invested. Below: how much of profit is used for it.
What is the net margin of MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG)?
The net margin of MKS Instruments Inc. is 18.7% (fiscal year 2021). How much of every unit of revenue ends up as profit. 10% means 10 cents of profit per dollar of sales.
What is the return on equity of MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG)?
The return on equity (ROE) of MKS Instruments Inc. is 12.7% (last twelve months). Profit relative to shareholders' equity, how efficiently the company works with its owners' money.
What is the EBIT return on assets of MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG)?
On an EBIT basis the return on assets of MKS Instruments Inc. is 14.5% (avg 5y). Operating profit (EBIT) relative to everything the company owns, as a multi-year average. It describes the business model rather than one good or bad year.
What is the operating margin of MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG)?
The operating margin of MKS Instruments Inc. is 16.1% (last twelve months). Profit from the core business (before interest and taxes) relative to revenue.
How fast is revenue growing at MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG)?
Revenue at MKS Instruments Inc. is growing +15.2% versus a year earlier (3y avg +12.4%). How much revenue grew versus a year earlier (YoY). The 3-year average next to it puts the single year in context.
How fast are earnings growing at MKS Instruments Inc. (0JWG)?
Earnings per share at MKS Instruments Inc. are growing +53.2% versus a year earlier. How much earnings per share grew versus a year earlier.
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