KLA (FRA:KLA) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €1.68 (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:KLA KLA Corp FRA:KLA
85 GF Score
Price €168.12
GF Value €92.97
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 1 Warning Sign
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What is KLA Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

KLA FRA:KLA +0.20% 85 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.68 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KLA with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €92.97 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

KLA's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.539. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is €1.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, KLA's average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 17.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 18.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 20.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 17.90% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of KLA was 35.70% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 15.60% per year.

As of today (2026-08-07), KLA's current stock price is €168.12. KLA's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.68. KLA's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is 100.07.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of KLA was 141.07. The lowest was 17.13. And the median was 38.54.


KLA  (FRA:KLA) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.

KLA's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
=168.12/1.68
=100.07

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of KLA was 141.07. The lowest was 17.13. And the median was 38.54.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


KLA Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


KLA Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KLA's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

KLA Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

KLA Annual Data
Trend Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.89 1.02 1.26 1.37 1.68

KLA Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.37 1.41 1.56 1.59 1.68

FRA:KLA vs LRCX, AMAT, TER: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, KLA's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


KLA Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KLA's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KLA's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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KLA Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, KLA's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=0.539/333.9520*333.9520
=0.539

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

KLA Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201609 0.091 241.428 0.126
201612 0.129 241.432 0.178
201703 0.128 243.801 0.175
201706 0.255 244.955 0.348
201709 0.190 246.819 0.257
201712 0.063 246.524 0.085
201803 0.174 249.554 0.233
201806 0.191 251.989 0.253
201809 0.197 252.439 0.261
201812 0.147 251.233 0.195
201903 0.077 254.202 0.101
201906 0.147 256.143 0.192
201909 0.263 256.759 0.342
201912 0.200 256.974 0.260
202003 0.230 258.115 0.298
202006 0.234 257.797 0.303
202009 0.248 260.280 0.318
202012 0.265 260.474 0.340
202103 0.317 264.877 0.400
202106 0.221 271.696 0.272
202109 0.440 274.310 0.536
202112 0.433 278.802 0.519
202203 0.432 287.504 0.502
202206 0.473 296.311 0.533
202209 0.657 296.808 0.739
202212 0.395 296.797 0.444
202303 0.624 301.836 0.690
202306 0.590 305.109 0.646
202309 0.557 307.789 0.604
202312 0.367 306.746 0.400
202403 0.568 312.332 0.607
202406 0.570 314.175 0.606
202409 0.625 315.301 0.662
202412 0.540 315.605 0.571
202503 0.687 319.799 0.717
202506 0.695 322.561 0.720
202509 0.686 324.800 0.705
202512 0.816 324.054 0.841
202603 0.409 330.213 0.414
202606 0.539 333.952 0.539

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €1.68 mean?
KLA (FRA:KLA) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €1.68 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on KLA and its competitors.
Is KLA's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
KLA's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.68. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to LRCX and AMAT?
KLA's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of €1.68 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Semiconductors company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on KLA and its competitors. KLA's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA (FRA:KLA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €92.97, compared to a current price of €168.12 — trading 80.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.68. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KLA (FRA:KLA), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is €1.68 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 KLA (FRA:KLA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €168.12 is trading 80.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €92.97. GuruFocus considers KLA to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KLA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: €1.68
  • GF Value™: €92.97 vs. price of €168.12 (80.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 1 warning sign

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


KLA Business Description

Address One Technology Drive, Milpitas, CA, USA, 95035
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
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