MKS (MKSI) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.49 (As of Aug. 03, 2026) — 39% Above Median

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Price $297.41
GF Value $127.49
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MKS Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

MKS MKSI +1.35% 67 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.49 as of Aug. 03, 2026, which is 39% above its 10-year median of 3.95. GuruFocus rates MKSI with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $127.49 (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 $297.41. MKS's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $54.15. MKS's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 5.49.

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

MKSI' 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.

MKSI's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
83.79% of 1974 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 1.34 vs MKSI: 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 $15.162. 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 $54.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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MKS  (NAS:MKSI) 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

MKSI 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
=297.41/54.15
=5.49

* 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)
=15.162/330.2130*330.2130
=15.162

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

MKS Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 6.056 241.018 8.297
201609 7.008 241.428 9.585
201612 7.431 241.432 10.164
201703 7.954 243.801 10.773
201706 8.741 244.955 11.783
201709 8.825 246.819 11.807
201712 9.266 246.524 12.412
201803 10.026 249.554 13.267
201806 10.369 251.989 13.588
201809 8.865 252.439 11.596
201812 8.452 251.233 11.109
201903 8.460 254.202 10.990
201906 8.604 256.143 11.092
201909 8.378 256.759 10.775
201912 9.042 256.974 11.619
202003 9.705 258.115 12.416
202006 9.843 257.797 12.608
202009 10.646 260.280 13.506
202012 11.939 260.474 15.136
202103 12.482 264.877 15.561
202106 13.465 271.696 16.365
202109 13.321 274.310 16.036
202112 13.716 278.802 16.245
202203 13.297 287.504 15.272
202206 13.710 296.311 15.279
202209 15.614 296.808 17.371
202212 16.257 296.797 18.087
202303 11.904 301.836 13.023
202306 15.015 305.109 16.250
202309 13.890 307.789 14.902
202312 13.353 306.746 14.375
202403 12.878 312.332 13.615
202406 13.141 314.175 13.812
202409 13.254 315.301 13.881
202412 13.756 315.605 14.393
202503 13.826 319.799 14.276
202506 14.436 322.561 14.778
202509 14.615 324.800 14.859
202512 15.191 324.054 15.480
202603 15.162 330.213 15.162

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 5.49 mean?
MKS (MKSI) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 5.49 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 39% 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 5.49 is 39% 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 5.49 is 309.7% 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 67/100 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 5.49 is 309.7% 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 5.49 is 309.7% 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 5.49, which is 39% 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 (MKSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $127.49, compared to a current price of $297.41 — trading 133.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.49, which is 39% above median its 10-year median of 3.95 and 309.7% above the Hardware industry median of 1.34. MKS's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 (MKSI), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 5.49 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 (MKSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MKS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $297.41 is trading 133.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $127.49. GuruFocus considers MKS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MKSI:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 5.49 (39% above median its 10-year median of 3.95)
  • GF Value™: $127.49 vs. price of $297.41 (133.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 309.7% above the Hardware median (#1654 of 1974)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MKSI 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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