MKS (FRA:MKT) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.00 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 52% Above Median

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FRA:MKT MKS Inc FRA:MKT
68 GF Score
Price €261.30
GF Value €103.05
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MKS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

MKS FRA:MKT +16.24% 68 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.00 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 3.95. GuruFocus rates FRA:MKT with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €103.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,974 Hardware companies, MKS ranks worse than 83.79% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-03), MKS's current share price is €261.30. MKS's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €43.56. MKS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.00.

The historical rank and industry rank for MKS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:MKT' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.24   Med: 3.95   Max: 7.5
Current: 5.49

During the past years, MKS's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 7.50. The lowest was 1.24. And the median was 3.95.

FRA:MKT's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
83.79% of 1974 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.34 vs FRA:MKT: 5.49

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

MKS's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €13.115. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €43.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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MKS  (FRA:MKT) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


MKS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


MKS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MKS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.

MKS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

MKS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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MKS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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 1.65 1.99 2.42 3.07 4.24

FRA:MKT vs FTV, TDY, TRMB: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, MKS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio 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.


MKS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, MKS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where MKS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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MKS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

MKS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=261.30/43.56
=6.00

* 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.

MKS's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, MKS's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=13.115/330.2130*330.2130
=13.115

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

MKS Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 5.390 241.018 7.385
201609 6.244 241.428 8.540
201612 7.045 241.432 9.636
201703 7.437 243.801 10.073
201706 7.779 244.955 10.487
201709 7.404 246.819 9.906
201712 7.830 246.524 10.488
201803 8.131 249.554 10.759
201806 8.876 251.989 11.631
201809 7.597 252.439 9.938
201812 7.429 251.233 9.764
201903 7.487 254.202 9.726
201906 7.615 256.143 9.817
201909 7.607 256.759 9.783
201912 8.138 256.974 10.457
202003 8.783 258.115 11.236
202006 8.740 257.797 11.195
202009 9.039 260.280 11.468
202012 9.813 260.474 12.440
202103 10.485 264.877 13.071
202106 11.176 271.696 13.583
202109 11.323 274.310 13.631
202112 12.139 278.802 14.377
202203 12.074 287.504 13.868
202206 12.969 296.311 14.453
202209 15.770 296.808 17.545
202212 15.347 296.797 17.075
202303 11.118 301.836 12.163
202306 13.859 305.109 14.999
202309 13.015 307.789 13.963
202312 12.245 306.746 13.182
202403 11.848 312.332 12.526
202406 12.208 314.175 12.831
202409 11.942 315.301 12.507
202412 13.137 315.605 13.745
202503 12.789 319.799 13.205
202506 12.516 322.561 12.813
202509 12.452 324.800 12.660
202512 12.973 324.054 13.220
202603 13.115 330.213 13.115

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.00 mean?
MKS (FRA:MKT) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.00 as of Aug. 03, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MKS and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 3.95. Over the past decade, MKS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 7.50. According to the industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #1654 out of 1974 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 83.8%.
Is MKS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
MKS's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.00 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.24 to a high of 7.50. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34. MKS's value of 6.00 is 347.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MKS ranks #1654 out of 1974 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to FTV and TDY?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #1654 out of 1974 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places MKS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34. MKS's value of 6.00 is 347.8% above this benchmark. Historically, MKS's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.24 to 7.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.95 vs. the industry median of 1.34, MKS has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Hardware companies is 1.34, based on 1,974 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MKS's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.00 is 347.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on MKS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MKS's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.00, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 3.95. 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 (FRA:MKT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €103.05, compared to a current price of €261.30 — trading 153.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.00, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 3.95 and 347.8% above the Hardware industry median of 1.34. MKS's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MKS (FRA:MKT), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.00 as of Aug. 03, 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 (FRA:MKT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MKS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €261.30 is trading 153.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €103.05. GuruFocus considers MKS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:MKT:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.00 (52% above median its 10-year median of 3.95)
  • GF Value™: €103.05 vs. price of €261.30 (153.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 347.8% above the Hardware median (#1654 of 1974)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MKT 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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