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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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MKS Inc. Common Stock, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
MKS Inc. Common Stock (MKSI) has returned 42.62% so far this year and 310.32% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MKSI has achieved an annualized return of 20.05%, outperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of MKS Inc. Common Stock (MKSI) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 43.07% | 5.50% | -4.02% | 0.04% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 7.46% | -16.01% | -13.31% | -11.72% | 14.45% | 21.50% | -2.69% | 12.20% | 23.96% | 17.66% | 8.66% | 2.46% |
| 2024 | 5.50% | 14.43% | 8.23% | -10.54% | 7.64% | 0.90% | -3.44% | -3.43% | -6.26% | -8.79% | 13.02% | -7.95% |
| 2023 | 17.87% | -5.63% | -8.56% | -4.55% | 16.37% | 11.26% | 0.63% | -7.58% | -14.26% | -24.66% | 26.61% | 25.10% |
| 2022 | -11.15% | -3.00% | 0.01% | -24.64% | 7.99% | -17.96% | 16.94% | -15.23% | -14.56% | -2.37% | -0.73% | 1.04% |
| 2021 | 4.62% | 2.93% | 10.37% | -5.40% | 3.90% | -6.34% | -9.39% | -6.93% | 1.90% | -0.97% | 1.40% | 11.71% |
| 2020 | -6.47% | -5.19% | -19.10% | 30.17% | 9.40% | 7.76% | 11.21% | -6.66% | -9.19% | -1.83% | 25.73% | 7.82% |
| 2019 | 29.06% | 1.32% | 10.91% | -3.46% | -20.80% | 8.29% | 4.74% | -7.59% | 19.84% | 16.34% | -2.44% | 2.89% |
| 2018 | 7.63% | 6.50% | 4.10% | -11.03% | 9.57% | -15.61% | -0.26% | -1.80% | -13.35% | -8.52% | 5.54% | -19.83% |
| 2017 | 9.83% | -1.50% | 3.31% | 13.82% | 3.61% | -17.83% | 22.47% | -2.49% | 14.07% | 14.31% | -13.92% | 0.43% |
| 2016 | -3.91% | 13.64% | 5.26% | 6.60% | 5.86% | 1.72% | 2.21% | 13.96% | 3.48% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MKS Inc. Common Stock (MKSI) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of MKSI compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current MKS Inc. Common Stock volatility is 4.30%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 8.59B | 9.12B | 11.50B | 4.54B | 3.90B | 3.42B | 2.61B | 2.41B | 2.21B | 1.27B | 1.22B | 1.21B | 1.13B | 1.12B | 982.41M |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 2.32B | 2.47B | 4.48B | 2.89B | 2.36B | 2.02B | 1.87B | 1.59B | 1.24B | 1.16B | 1.08B | 1.02B | 1.01B | 990.01M | 847.04M |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 2.32B | 2.47B | 4.48B | 2.89B | 2.36B | 2.02B | 1.87B | 1.59B | 1.24B | 1.16B | 1.08B | 1.02B | 1.01B | 990.01M | 847.04M |
| Other Non-current Liabilities (USD) | 1.01B | 1.10B | 1.23B | 385.00M | 354.00M | 203.63M | 133.93M | 145.30M | 131.92M | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Long-term Debt (USD) | 4.49B | 4.70B | 4.83B | 807.90M | 815.00M | 871.67M | 343.84M | 389.99M | 601.23M | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | 5.49B | 5.80B | 6.06B | 1.19B | 1.17B | 1.08B | 477.77M | 535.29M | 733.15M | 21.48M | 38.60M | 63.07M | 43.38M | 32.21M | 25.69M |
| Other Current Liabilities (USD) | 310.00M | 362.00M | 425.00M | 160.80M | 145.40M | 128.43M | 97.11M | 111.16M | 100.24M | 39.38M | 42.49M | 44.69M | 41.55M | 49.80M | 43.32M |
| Wages (USD) | 124.00M | 159.00M | 101.00M | 131.90M | 117.90M | 100.85M | 82.35M | 96.15M | 67.73M | 28.42M | 26.97M | 43.66M | 20.96M | 21.77M | 29.94M |
| Accounts Payable (USD) | 341.00M | 327.00M | 426.00M | 168.10M | 110.60M | 88.40M | 83.83M | 82.52M | 69.34M | 23.18M | 34.17M | 40.07M | 16.80M | 24.85M | 36.43M |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 775.00M | 848.00M | 952.00M | 460.80M | 373.90M | 317.68M | 263.29M | 289.82M | 237.30M | 90.98M | 103.63M | 128.42M | 79.31M | 96.43M | 109.69M |
| Liabilities (USD) | 6.27B | 6.65B | 7.01B | 1.65B | 1.54B | 1.39B | 741.06M | 825.11M | 970.45M | 112.47M | 142.22M | 191.50M | 122.69M | 128.64M | 135.37M |
| Other Non-current Assets (USD) | 5.35B | 5.64B | 7.90B | 2.07B | 1.82B | 1.74B | 955.78M | 1.01B | 1.04B | 264.98M | 413.18M | 256.25M | 186.14M | 161.27M | 160.54M |
| Fixed Assets (USD) | 771.00M | 784.00M | 800.00M | 325.30M | 284.30M | 241.87M | 194.37M | 171.78M | 174.56M | 68.86M | 72.78M | 77.54M | 80.52M | 72.49M | 68.98M |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | 6.12B | 6.42B | 8.70B | 2.39B | 2.10B | 1.98B | 1.15B | 1.18B | 1.21B | 333.84M | 485.95M | 333.79M | 266.66M | 233.75M | 229.52M |
| Other Current Assets (USD) | 1.58B | 1.71B | 1.82B | 1.57B | 1.30B | 971.40M | 1.08B | 897.17M | 722.90M | 786.88M | 582.92M | 736.50M | 733.54M | 731.27M | 596.47M |
| Inventory (USD) | 893.00M | 991.00M | 977.00M | 576.70M | 501.40M | 462.15M | 384.69M | 339.08M | 275.87M | 152.63M | 155.17M | 142.73M | 134.64M | 153.63M | 156.43M |
| Current Assets (USD) | 2.47B | 2.70B | 2.79B | 2.15B | 1.80B | 1.43B | 1.46B | 1.24B | 998.77M | 939.51M | 738.09M | 879.23M | 868.18M | 884.90M | 752.90M |
| Assets (USD) | 8.59B | 9.12B | 11.50B | 4.54B | 3.90B | 3.42B | 2.61B | 2.41B | 2.21B | 1.27B | 1.22B | 1.21B | 1.13B | 1.12B | 982.41M |
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