Stock Rating Upgrade
In the last week the Value Trend Rating for MKS Instruments Inc (NASDAQ: MKSI) improved from D to C reflecting improving fundamentals and high Appreciation Potential.
Recent Price Action
MKS Instruments Inc (NASDAQ: MKSI) stock declined slightly by -0.8% on 3/18/24. The stock closed at $120.21. Trading volume in this decline was normal. The stock has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months but has declined -6.1% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
MKSI's future returns on capital are forecasted to be above the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
MKS Instruments has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). This VT Rating improved in recent days from D previously. This rating combines contradictory signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock's attractiveness. MKS Instruments has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 31 but a good Power Rating of 76, leading to the Neutral Value Trend Rating.