KLAKLAC -3.93%86 FCF Yield % is 1.23 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 75% below its 10-year median of 4.99. GuruFocus rates KLAC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $99.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,031 Semiconductors companies, KLA ranks better than 68.87% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
As of today, KLA's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $4,010 Mil, and Market Cap is $324,792 Mil. Therefore, KLA's FCF Yield % for today is 1.23%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KLA's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
KLAC'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.17 Med: 4.99 Max: 9.35
Current: 1.23
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of KLA was 9.35%. The lowest was 1.17%. And the median was 4.99%.
KLAC's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 68.87% of 1031
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -0.14
vs KLAC: 1.23
KLA's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.22%.
KLA FCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
KLA FCF Yield % Related Terms
KLA FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KLA's FCF Yield % 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 Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, KLA's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KLA's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KLA's FCF Yield % 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 (KLAC) has a FCF Yield % of 1.23 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on KLA and its competitors. This is 75% below median its historical median of 4.99. Over the past decade, KLA's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.17 to 9.35. According to the industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #321 out of 1031 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is KLA's FCF Yield % too high?
KLA's current FCF Yield % of 1.23 is 75% below median its 10-year median of 4.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.17 to a high of 9.35. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #321 out of 1031 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's FCF Yield % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #321 out of 1031 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts KLA in the upper half of its industry. Historically, KLA's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.17 to 9.35 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 Yield % for a Semiconductors company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on KLA and its competitors. KLA's current FCF Yield % is 1.23, which is 75% below median its own 10-year median of 4.99. 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 (KLAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $99.94, compared to a current price of $248.64 — trading 148.8% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 1.23, which is 75% below median its 10-year median of 4.99. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KLA (KLAC), the current FCF Yield % is 1.23 as of Jun. 26, 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 (KLAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $248.64 is trading 148.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $99.94.
GuruFocus considers KLA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KLAC:
FCF Yield %: 1.23 (75% below median its 10-year median of 4.99)
GF Value™: $99.94 vs. price of $248.64 (148.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KLAC 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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