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MKSSTU:MKT -5.84%67 EBITDA Margin % is 21.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 23.56. GuruFocus rates STU:MKT with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €121.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,474 Hardware companies, MKS ranks better than 87.83% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. MKS's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €201 Mil. MKS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €932 Mil. Therefore, MKS's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.52%.
MKS (STU:MKT) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
MKS EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
MKS EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MKS's EBITDA Margin % 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.
STU:MKT vs FTV, TDY, TRMB: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, MKS's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, MKS's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MKS's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (STU:MKT) has a EBITDA Margin % of 21.52% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on MKS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.56. According to the industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #301 out of 2474 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is MKS's EBITDA Margin % too high?
MKS's current EBITDA Margin % of 21.52% is near median its 10-year median of 23.56. The Hardware industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.03. MKS's value of 21.52% is 206.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MKS ranks #301 out of 2474 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to FTV and TDY?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #301 out of 2474 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places MKS in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 7.03. MKS's value of 21.52% is 206.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 23.56 vs. the industry median of 7.03, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Hardware companies is 7.03, based on 2,474 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MKS's current EBITDA Margin % of 21.52% is 206.3% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on MKS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 7.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MKS's current EBITDA Margin % is 21.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.56. 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 (STU:MKT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €121.67, compared to a current price of €246.80 — trading 102.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 21.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.56 and 206.3% above the Hardware industry median of 7.03. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MKS (STU:MKT), the current EBITDA Margin % is 21.52% as of Mar. 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 (STU:MKT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MKS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €246.80 is trading 102.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €121.67.
GuruFocus considers MKS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:MKT:
EBITDA Margin %: 21.52% (near median its 10-year median of 23.56)
GF Value™: €121.67 vs. price of €246.80 (102.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 206.3% above the Hardware median (#301 of 2474)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MKT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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