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MKSMKSI -0.75%69 EV-to-EBIT is 33.03 as of Aug. 21, 2026, which is 87% above its 10-year median of 17.68. GuruFocus rates MKSI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $140.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,788 Hardware companies, MKS ranks worse than 66.95% on this metric.
EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, MKS's Enterprise Value is $22,492 Mil.
MKS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $681 Mil. Therefore, MKS's EV-to-EBIT for today is 33.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for MKS's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:
MKSI'
s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.37 Med: 17.68 Max: 58.24
Current: 33.03
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of MKS was 58.24. The lowest was -9.37. And the median was 17.68.
MKSI's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than 66.95% of 1788
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 19.44
vs MKSI: 33.03
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
MKS's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $33,643 Mil.
MKS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $681 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
MKS EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MKS's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, MKS's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, MKS's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MKS's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
MKS's current Enterprise Value is $22,492 Mil.
MKS's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $681 Mil.
* 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 (MKSI) has a EV-to-EBIT of 33.03 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MKS and its competitors. This is 87% above median its historical median of 17.68. According to the industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #1197 out of 1788 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is MKS's EV-to-EBIT too high?
MKS's current EV-to-EBIT of 33.03 is 87% above median its 10-year median of 17.68. The Hardware industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.44. MKS's value of 33.03 is 69.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MKS ranks #1197 out of 1788 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MKS has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MKS's EV-to-EBIT compare to FTV and TDY?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #1197 out of 1788 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places MKS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.44. MKS's value of 33.03 is 69.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.68 vs. the industry median of 19.44, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Hardware company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Hardware companies is 19.44, based on 1,788 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MKS's current EV-to-EBIT of 33.03 is 69.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on MKS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MKS's current EV-to-EBIT is 33.03, which is 87% above median its own 10-year median of 17.68. 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 $140.00, compared to a current price of $279.76 — trading 99.8% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 33.03, which is 87% above median its 10-year median of 17.68 and 69.9% above the Hardware industry median of 19.44. MKS's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MKS (MKSI), the current EV-to-EBIT is 33.03 as of Aug. 21, 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 $279.76 is trading 99.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $140.00.
GuruFocus considers MKS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MKSI:
EV-to-EBIT: 33.03 (87% above median its 10-year median of 17.68)
GF Value™: $140.00 vs. price of $279.76 (99.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.9% above the Hardware median (#1197 of 1788)
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 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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