KLAHAM:KLA -0.99%86 FCF Margin % is 18.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 29.36. GuruFocus rates HAM:KLA with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €835.74 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, KLA ranks better than 95.41% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. KLA's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €538 Mil. KLA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,954 Mil. Therefore, KLA's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.22%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KLA's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:KLA'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.37 Med: 29.36 Max: 32.63
Current: 30.58
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of KLA was 32.63%. The lowest was 22.37%. And the median was 29.36%.
HAM:KLA's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 95.41% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -0.76
vs HAM:KLA: 30.58
KLA FCF Margin % Related Terms
KLA FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KLA's FCF 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.
HAM:KLA vs AMAT, LRCX, TER: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, KLA's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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.
KLA FCF Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KLA's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KLA's FCF 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.
KLA (HAM:KLA) has a FCF Margin % of 18.22% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on KLA and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 29.36. Over the past decade, KLA's FCF Margin % has ranged from 22.37 to 32.63. According to the industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #47 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 4.6%.
Is KLA's FCF Margin % too high?
KLA's current FCF Margin % of 18.22% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 29.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.37 to a high of 32.63. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #47 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's FCF Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #47 out of 1023 companies for FCF Margin %. This places KLA in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, KLA's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 22.37 to 32.63 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on KLA and its competitors. KLA's current FCF Margin % is 18.22%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 29.36. 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 (HAM:KLA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €835.74, compared to a current price of €210.70 — trading 74.8% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 18.22%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 29.36. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KLA (HAM:KLA), the current FCF Margin % is 18.22% 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 KLA (HAM:KLA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €210.70 is trading 74.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €835.74.
GuruFocus considers KLA to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:KLA:
FCF Margin %: 18.22% (38% below median its 10-year median of 29.36)
GF Value™: €835.74 vs. price of €210.70 (74.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:KLA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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