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MKSSTU:MKT +2.31%71 FCF Margin % is 15.14% as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 12.54. GuruFocus rates STU:MKT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of €122.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,478 Hardware companies, MKS ranks better than 82.28% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. MKS's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €164 Mil. MKS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,083 Mil. Therefore, MKS's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 15.14%.
The historical data trend for MKS'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.
STU:MKT vs FTV, TRMB, CGNX: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, MKS'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.
MKS FCF Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, MKS's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MKS'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.
MKS (STU:MKT) has a FCF Margin % of 15.14% as of Jun. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on MKS and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 12.54. Over the past decade, MKS's FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.41 to 18.75. According to the industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #439 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.7%.
Is MKS's FCF Margin % too high?
MKS's current FCF Margin % of 15.14% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 12.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.41 to a high of 18.75. Based on the distribution chart, MKS ranks #439 out of 2478 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MKS has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MKS's FCF Margin % compare to FTV and TRMB?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #439 out of 2478 companies for FCF Margin %. This places MKS in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, MKS's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.41 to 18.75 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 Hardware company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Hardware 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 MKS and its competitors. MKS's current FCF Margin % is 15.14%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 12.54. 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 €122.15, compared to a current price of €230.10 — trading 88.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 15.14%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 12.54. MKS's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 MKS (STU:MKT), the current FCF Margin % is 15.14% as of Jun. 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 €230.10 is trading 88.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €122.15.
GuruFocus considers MKS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:MKT:
FCF Margin %: 15.14% (21% above median its 10-year median of 12.54)
GF Value™: €122.15 vs. price of €230.10 (88.4% above fair value)
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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