KLA Corporation (KLAC) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Technology · Semiconductors
EV/EBITDA
↑
7.00
↑+144% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.87
30Y Low0.1·High9.0
P/FCF
↑
9.48
↑+261% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.63
30Y Low0.9·High9.7
P/B Ratio
↑
7.67
↑+191% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.63
30Y Low0.2·High3.5
ROE
↑
100.8%
-9% vs avg
5yr avg: 110.7%
30Y Low-20%·High157%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
1.08
↓-24% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.42
30Y Low0.0·High4.3
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
KLAC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
KLA Corporation trades at 8.9x earnings, 243% above its 5-year average of 2.6x, sitting at the 90th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 28.3x, the stock trades at a discount of 69%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 9.5x P/FCF, 261% above the 5-year average of 2.6x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $35.5B | $12.0B | $11.2B | $6.8B | $4.8B | $5.0B | $3.1B | $1.9B | $1.6B | $1.4B | $1.1B |
| Enterprise Value | $39.5B | $16.0B | $16.1B | $10.9B | $10.0B | $7.2B | $5.4B | $4.3B | $2.4B | $3.2B | $3.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 8.86 | 2.95 | 4.07 | 2.01 | 1.46 | 2.42 | 2.53 | 1.58 | 2.01 | 1.56 | 1.63 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.92 | 0.99 | 1.14 | 0.65 | 0.52 | 0.73 | 0.53 | 0.41 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.39 |
| P/B Ratio | 7.67 | 2.55 | 3.33 | 2.33 | 3.46 | 1.49 | 1.15 | 0.69 | 1.00 | 1.09 | 1.67 |
| P/FCF | 9.48 | 3.20 | 3.70 | 2.04 | 1.61 | 2.58 | 1.89 | 1.81 | 1.39 | 1.38 | 1.58 |
| P/OCF | 8.69 | 2.93 | 3.39 | 1.85 | 1.46 | 2.31 | 1.73 | 1.61 | 1.31 | 1.33 | 1.51 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
KLAC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
KLA Corporation's enterprise value stands at 7.0x EBITDA, 144% above its 5-year average of 2.9x. The Technology sector median is 16.6x, placing the stock at a 58% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.32 | 1.64 | 1.04 | 1.09 | 1.03 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.61 | 0.92 | 1.04 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.00 | 2.84 | 3.98 | 2.48 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.57 | 2.63 | 1.53 | 2.42 | 3.02 |
| EV / EBIT | 7.53 | 3.23 | 4.59 | 2.68 | 2.75 | 2.84 | 3.66 | 3.00 | 1.56 | 2.48 | 3.16 |
| EV / FCF | — | 4.27 | 5.30 | 3.29 | 3.34 | 3.66 | 3.33 | 4.17 | 2.10 | 3.09 | 4.26 |
KLAC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
KLA Corporation earns an operating margin of 43.1%. Operating margins have expanded from 38.1% to 43.1% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. Return on equity of 100.8% is exceptionally high, though this is partly amplified by negative book value driven by aggressive share buybacks. ROIC of 46.5% represents excellent returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 62.3% | 62.3% | 60.0% | 59.8% | 61.0% | 59.9% | 57.8% | 59.1% | 64.1% | 63.0% | 61.0% |
| Operating Margin | 43.1% | 43.1% | 37.1% | 38.1% | 39.7% | 36.0% | 30.3% | 30.4% | 38.1% | 36.7% | 32.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 33.4% | 33.4% | 28.1% | 32.3% | 36.1% | 30.0% | 21.0% | 25.7% | 19.9% | 26.6% | 23.6% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 100.8% | 100.8% | 87.8% | 156.9% | 139.1% | 68.6% | 45.4% | 54.7% | 54.4% | 91.9% | 126.9% |
| ROA | 25.8% | 25.8% | 18.7% | 25.4% | 29.1% | 21.3% | 13.3% | 16.1% | 14.4% | 17.6% | 14.4% |
| ROIC | 46.5% | 46.5% | 35.7% | 43.9% | 45.4% | 35.5% | 26.1% | 27.6% | 41.5% | 33.3% | 26.6% |
| ROCE | 46.1% | 46.1% | 34.5% | 39.8% | 40.8% | 31.6% | 23.7% | 23.9% | 35.6% | 31.1% | 24.7% |
KLAC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
KLA Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.1x, which is manageable (63% below the sector average of 2.9x). Net debt stands at $4.0B ($6.1B total debt minus $2.1B cash). Interest coverage of 16.4x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.30 | 1.30 | 2.02 | 2.08 | 4.84 | 1.05 | 1.33 | 1.28 | 1.38 | 2.21 | 4.44 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.69 | 1.37 | 1.69 | 1.26 | 1.69 | 2.11 | 1.40 | 2.21 | 2.98 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.85 | 1.44 | 1.42 | 3.71 | 0.63 | 0.87 | 0.90 | 0.51 | 1.34 | 2.83 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.71 | 0.71 | 1.20 | 0.94 | 1.29 | 0.75 | 1.11 | 1.48 | 0.52 | 1.34 | 1.90 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.07 | 1.60 | 1.24 | 1.73 | 1.08 | 1.44 | 2.36 | 0.72 | 1.71 | 2.68 |
| Interest Coverage | 16.37 | 16.37 | 11.25 | 13.76 | 22.76 | 16.00 | 9.22 | 11.40 | 13.73 | 10.59 | 7.98 |
KLAC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
KLA Corporation's current ratio of 2.62x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.83x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 2.24x to 2.62x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.15 | 2.24 | 2.50 | 2.71 | 2.78 | 2.44 | 3.73 | 3.40 | 3.86 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.83 | 1.83 | 1.50 | 1.47 | 1.75 | 1.96 | 2.01 | 1.73 | 2.97 | 2.83 | 3.16 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.10 | 1.10 | 0.97 | 0.87 | 0.94 | 1.19 | 1.17 | 0.98 | 2.36 | 2.33 | 2.49 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.76 | 0.64 | 0.75 | 0.73 | 0.67 | 0.63 | 0.51 | 0.72 | 0.63 | 0.60 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.29 | 1.47 | 1.67 | 1.76 | 1.87 | 1.48 | 1.55 | 1.76 | 1.67 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 73.07 | 74.57 | 67.30 | 79.89 | 77.31 | 79.46 | 86.61 | 58.92 | 59.90 | 77.22 |
KLAC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
KLA Corporation returns 8.6% to shareholders annually — split between a 2.5% dividend yield and 6.1% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 22.3% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 11.3% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.5% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 10.8% | 13.2% | 11.1% | 17.0% | 25.5% | 24.9% | 23.9% | 30.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 22.3% | 22.3% | 28.0% | 21.6% | 19.2% | 26.9% | 42.9% | 40.2% | 50.1% | 37.1% | 49.2% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 11.3% | 33.9% | 24.6% | 49.8% | 68.7% | 41.2% | 39.6% | 63.4% | 49.8% | 64.3% | 61.3% |
| FCF Yield | 10.6% | 31.2% | 27.0% | 48.9% | 62.1% | 38.8% | 52.9% | 55.1% | 72.0% | 72.2% | 63.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 6.1% | 17.9% | 15.5% | 19.3% | 100.0% | 18.6% | 27.0% | 59.0% | 12.6% | 1.7% | 15.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 8.6% | 25.5% | 22.3% | 30.1% | 100.0% | 29.7% | 44.0% | 84.5% | 37.5% | 25.6% | 45.9% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $134M | $136M | $140M | $152M | $155M | $158M | $157M | $157M | $157M | $157M |
Peer Comparison
Compare KLAC with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 KLACYou | $35B | 8.9 | 7.0 | 9.5 | 62.3% | 43.1% | 100.8% | 46.5% | 1.1 |
 AMAT | $508B | 73.9 | 60.5 | 89.2 | 48.7% | 29.2% | 35.5% | 32.9% | 0.8 |
 LRCX | $511B | 98.7 | 81.1 | 94.5 | 48.7% | 32.0% | 58.2% | 55.7% | 0.8 |
 ASML | $749B | 71.0 | 54.4 | 61.5 | 52.8% | 34.6% | 48.5% | 80.9% | 0.2 |
 TER | $72B | 131.3 | 87.3 | 158.9 | 58.6% | 21.7% | 19.7% | 19.8% | 0.4 |
 ONTO | $17B | 125.1 | 87.8 | 57.7 | 49.7% | 13.2% | 6.8% | 5.7% | 0.1 |
 COHU | $3B | -44.1 | — | 306.7 | 34.5% | -13.3% | -9.0% | -5.7% | — |
 NVMI | $19B | 73.3 | 69.5 | 85.0 | 57.6% | 28.8% | 23.1% | 12.8% | 3.1 |
 MKSI | $28B | 96.2 | 35.6 | 57.0 | 40.4% | 14.4% | 11.7% | 6.5% | 5.2 |
 FORM | $12B | 227.0 | 109.3 | 1040.2 | 39.1% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 0.4 |
 ACMR | $7B | 75.3 | 50.6 | — | 44.4% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 7.0% | 2.4 |
| Technology Median | — | 28.3 | 16.6 | 18.8 | 48.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.9 |
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KLAC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KLAC stock.
What is KLA Corporation's P/E ratio?
KLA Corporation's current P/E ratio is 8.9x. The historical average is 3.7x. This places it at the 90th percentile of its historical range.
What is KLA Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
KLA Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 7.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 2.0x.
What is KLA Corporation's ROE?
KLA Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 100.8%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 39.3%.
Is KLAC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, KLA Corporation is trading at a P/E of 8.9x. This is at the 90th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is KLA Corporation's dividend yield?
KLA Corporation's current dividend yield is 2.51% with a payout ratio of 22.3%.
What are KLA Corporation's profit margins?
KLA Corporation has 62.3% gross margin and 43.1% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does KLA Corporation have?
KLA Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.1x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.