MKSLTS:0JWG +7.23%72 Net Margin % is 7.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 8.74. GuruFocus rates LTS:0JWG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $123.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,477 Hardware companies, MKS ranks better than 74.57% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. MKS's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $84 Mil. MKS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,078 Mil. Therefore, MKS's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.79%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MKS's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0JWG'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -50.83 Med: 8.74 Max: 18.93
Current: 8.03
LTS:0JWG's Net Margin % is ranked better than 74.57% of 2477
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.7
vs LTS:0JWG: 8.03
MKS (LTS:0JWG) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
MKS Net Margin % Related Terms
MKS Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MKS's Net 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.
LTS:0JWG vs TDY, FTV, TRMB: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, MKS's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, MKS's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MKS's Net 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 (LTS:0JWG) has a Net Margin % of 7.79% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on MKS and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 8.74. According to the industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #630 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is MKS's Net Margin % too high?
MKS's current Net Margin % of 7.79% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 8.74. The Hardware industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. MKS's value of 7.79% is 188.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MKS ranks #630 out of 2477 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MKS has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MKS's Net Margin % compare to TDY and FTV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, MKS ranks #630 out of 2477 companies for Net Margin %. This puts MKS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.70. MKS's value of 7.79% is 188.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.74 vs. the industry median of 2.70, 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 Net Margin % for a Hardware company?
The median Net Margin % among Hardware companies is 2.70, based on 2,477 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MKS's current Net Margin % of 7.79% is 188.5% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on MKS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MKS's current Net Margin % is 7.79%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 8.74. 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 $123.25, compared to a current price of $445.96 — trading 261.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 7.79%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 8.74 and 188.5% above the Hardware industry median of 2.70. MKS's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MKS (LTS:0JWG), the current Net Margin % is 7.79% 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 MKS (LTS:0JWG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MKS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $445.96 is trading 261.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $123.25.
GuruFocus considers MKS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0JWG:
Net Margin %: 7.79% (11% below median its 10-year median of 8.74)
GF Value™: $123.25 vs. price of $445.96 (261.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 188.5% above the Hardware median (#630 of 2477)
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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