MKSLTS:0JWG -5.84%70 FCF Yield % is 1.70 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 5.44. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JWG with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $125.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,492 Hardware companies, MKS ranks better than 61.76% 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, MKS's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $402 Mil, and Market Cap is $23,611 Mil. Therefore, MKS's FCF Yield % for today is 1.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MKS's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JWG'
s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.39 Med: 5.44 Max: 11.86
Current: 1.7
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of MKS was 11.86%. The lowest was 1.39%. And the median was 5.44%.
LTS:0JWG's FCF Yield % is ranked better than 61.76% of 2492
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.21
vs LTS:0JWG: 1.70
MKS's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.60%.
MKS 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.
MKS FCF Yield % Related Terms
MKS FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MKS'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.
LTS:0JWG vs TDY, FTV, TRMB: FCF Yield % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, MKS'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.
MKS FCF Yield % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, MKS's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MKS'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.
MKS (LTS:0JWG) has a FCF Yield % of 1.70 as of Jul. 08, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on MKS and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 5.44. Over the past decade, MKS's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.39 to 11.86. According to the industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #953 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is MKS's FCF Yield % too high?
MKS's current FCF Yield % of 1.70 is 69% below median its 10-year median of 5.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 11.86. The Hardware industry median FCF Yield % is 0.21. MKS's value of 1.70 is 709.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MKS ranks #953 out of 2492 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MKS has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MKS's FCF Yield % compare to TDY and FTV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #953 out of 2492 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts MKS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.21. MKS's value of 1.70 is 709.5% above this benchmark. Historically, MKS's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.39 to 11.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.44 vs. the industry median of 0.21, 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 FCF Yield % for a Hardware company?
The median FCF Yield % among Hardware companies is 0.21, based on 2,492 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MKS's current FCF Yield % of 1.70 is 709.5% 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 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 MKS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MKS's current FCF Yield % is 1.70, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 5.44. 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 (LTS:0JWG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $125.63, compared to a current price of $349.44 — trading 178.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 1.70, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 5.44 and 709.5% above the Hardware industry median of 0.21. MKS's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MKS (LTS:0JWG), the current FCF Yield % is 1.70 as of Jul. 08, 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 (LTS:0JWG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MKS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $349.44 is trading 178.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $125.63.
GuruFocus considers MKS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JWG:
FCF Yield %: 1.70 (69% below median its 10-year median of 5.44)
GF Value™: $125.63 vs. price of $349.44 (178.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 709.5% above the Hardware median (#953 of 2492)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0JWG 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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