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6-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-17), KLA's 6-1 Month Momentum % is N/A%.
The industry rank for KLA's 6-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:KLAC's 6-1 Month Momentum % is not ranked *
in the Semiconductors industry.
Industry Median: 12.98 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 6-1 Month Momentum % only.
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 6-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past six months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
* 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 (XSWX:KLAC) has a 6-1 Month Momentum % of N/A% as of Aug. 17, 2026. 6-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on KLA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #239 out of 1013 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is KLA's 6-1 Month Momentum % too high?
KLA's current 6-1 Month Momentum % is N/A%. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #239 out of 1013 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's 6-1 Month Momentum % compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #239 out of 1013 companies for 6-1 Month Momentum %. This places KLA in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 6-1 Month Momentum % is 12.98. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 6-1 Month Momentum % for a Semiconductors company?
The median 6-1 Month Momentum % among Semiconductors companies is 12.98, based on 1,013 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 6-1 Month Momentum % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 6-1 Month Momentum % 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 6-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 6-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 6-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 6-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on KLA and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 6-1 Month Momentum % is 12.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KLA's current 6-1 Month Momentum % is N/A%. 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?
KLA (XSWX:KLAC) has a current 6-1 Month Momentum % of N/A%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF88.46, compared to a current price of CHF166.32 — trading 88% above its estimated fair value. The current 6-1 Month Momentum % is N/A%. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 6-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
6-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KLA (XSWX:KLAC), the current 6-1 Month Momentum % is N/A% as of Aug. 17, 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 (XSWX:KLAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF166.32 is trading 88% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF88.46.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KLAC:
6-1 Month Momentum %: N/A%
GF Value™: CHF88.46 vs. price of CHF166.32 (88% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX: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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