MKS (MEX:MKSI) Stock Based Compensation: MXN951 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:MKSI MKS Inc MEX:MKSI
60 GF Score
Price MXN6,000.00
GF Value MXN2,957.96
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is MKS Stock Based Compensation?

MKS MEX:MKSI 60 Stock Based Compensation is MXN951 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:MKSI with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,957.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

MKS's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN343 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN951 Mil.

MKS Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

MKS Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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The historical data trend for MKS's Stock Based Compensation can be seen below:

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MKS Stock Based Compensation Chart

MKS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 759.02 877.32 916.61 1,001.07 990.31

MKS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MKS Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN951 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of MXN951 Mil mean?
MKS (MEX:MKSI) has a Stock Based Compensation of MXN951 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for MKS and its competitors.
Is MKS's Stock Based Compensation too high?
MKS's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN951 Mil. Overall, MKS has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MKS's Stock Based Compensation compare to FTV and TDY?
MKS's Stock Based Compensation of MXN951 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Stock Based Compensation for a Hardware company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for MKS and its competitors. MKS's current Stock Based Compensation is MXN951 Mil. 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 (MEX:MKSI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,957.96, compared to a current price of MXN6,000.00 — trading 102.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is MXN951 Mil. MKS's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MKS (MEX:MKSI), the current Stock Based Compensation is MXN951 Mil 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 (MEX:MKSI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MKS stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN6,000.00 is trading 102.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,957.96. GuruFocus considers MKS to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:MKSI:

  • Stock Based Compensation: MXN951 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN2,957.96 vs. price of MXN6,000.00 (102.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:MKSI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

MKS Business Description

Address 2 Tech Drive, Suite 201, Andover, MA, USA, 01810
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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