MKS (LTS:0JWG) Beginning Cash Position: $569 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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LTS:0JWG MKS Inc LTS:0JWG
68 GF Score
Price $247.03
GF Value $141.38
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is MKS Beginning Cash Position?

MKS LTS:0JWG -3.83% 68 Beginning Cash Position is $569 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JWG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $141.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

MKS's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $569 Mil.

MKS's quarterly Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2025 ($697 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($675 Mil) and declined from Mar. 2026 ($675 Mil) to Jun. 2026 ($569 Mil).

MKS's annual Beginning Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 ($909 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($875 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($875 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($714 Mil).

MKS Beginning Cash Position Related Terms

MKS Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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MKS Beginning Cash Position Chart

MKS Annual Data
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MKS Quarterly Data
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MKS Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of $569 Mil mean?
MKS (LTS:0JWG) has a Beginning Cash Position of $569 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on MKS and its competitors.
Is MKS's Beginning Cash Position too high?
MKS's current Beginning Cash Position is $569 Mil. Overall, MKS has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MKS's Beginning Cash Position compare to FTV and TRMB?
MKS's Beginning Cash Position of $569 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Hardware company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on MKS and its competitors. MKS's current Beginning Cash Position is $569 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MKS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MKS (LTS:0JWG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $141.38, compared to a current price of $247.03 — trading 74.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is $569 Mil. MKS's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MKS (LTS:0JWG), the current Beginning Cash Position is $569 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is MKS (LTS:0JWG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MKS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $247.03 is trading 74.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $141.38. GuruFocus considers MKS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0JWG:

  • Beginning Cash Position: $569 Mil
  • GF Value™: $141.38 vs. price of $247.03 (74.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JWG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MKS Business Description

Address 2 Tech Drive, Suite 201, Andover, MA, USA, 01810
MKS Inc delivers foundational technology solutions for leading edge semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications. The company provides instruments, components, subsystems, systems, process control solutions, and specialty chemicals technology that improve process performance and optimize productivity. Its solutions address challenges of miniaturization and complexity in device manufacturing, enabling increased power, speed, and feature enhancement. MKS Inc operates through three divisions: Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Materials Solutions Division (MSD). The company operates in the United States, which generates maximum revenue, as well as China and other countries.
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