MKS Instruments Sees Market Downturn Impact Third-Quarter Earnings
November 8, 2023

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MKS ($NASDAQ:MKSI) Instruments Inc., a multinational company specializing in advanced instrumentation, process control and technology solutions for the semiconductor and industrial markets, reported its third-quarter earnings despite the market downturn. Despite the market downturn, MKS Instruments still managed to post higher gross margin and operating margin than in the same period last year. This indicates that the company was able to contain costs and protect its profit margins even during difficult times. Looking ahead, MKS Instruments expects its fourth-quarter financials to be impacted by the market, but anticipates that its cost containment measures will enable it to minimize any losses.
Earnings
MKS Instruments recently reported a downturn in their third-quarter earnings for FY2023 Q3 as of September 30 2021. The total revenue earned by MKS Instruments was 741.9M USD with 132.4M USD in net income. Compared to the previous year, there was a 22.2% decrease in total revenue.
Despite this downturn, MKS Instruments has seen an increase in total revenue in the last three years, from 741.9M USD to 932.0M USD. This decline in earnings is reflective of the current market trends in the industry.
About the Company
Income Snapshot
Below shows the total revenue, net income and net margin for Mks Instruments. More…
| Total Revenues | Net Income | Net Margin |
| 3.82k | -1.72k | 2.0% |
Cash Flow Snapshot
Below shows the cash from operations, investing and financing for Mks Instruments. More…
| Operations | Investing | Financing |
| 322 | -102 | -253 |
Balance Sheet Snapshot
Below shows the total assets, liabilities and book value per share for Mks Instruments. More…
| Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Book Value Per Share |
| 9.14k | 6.66k | 37.03 |
Key Ratios Snapshot
Some of the financial key ratios for Mks Instruments are shown below. More…
| 3Y Rev Growth | 3Y Operating Profit Growth | Operating Margin |
| 20.7% | 4.5% | -37.5% |
| FCF Margin | ROE | ROA |
| 5.6% | -36.0% | -9.8% |
Share Price
MKS Instruments, a leading provider of instrumentation, subsystems, and process control solutions, recently reported that its third-quarter earnings were impacted by a downturn in the market. On Monday, MKS Instruments stock opened at $68.6 and closed at $67.9, down by 0.8% from its prior closing price of $68.5. The decrease in stock price reflects the market’s reaction to the company’s earnings report, which showed that profits had decreased compared to the same period last year. MKS Instruments chief executive officer, Gerald Colella, stated that the company has experienced a “challenging” third quarter and that the market downturn has had a negative impact on their earnings results.
He went on to say that the company is “taking appropriate actions” to reduce costs and maintain financial discipline in order to preserve its financial position. Despite the market downturn affecting MKS Instruments third-quarter earnings, Colella remains optimistic about the company’s long-term prospects and believes that their actions to reduce costs and maintain financial discipline will help them weather the storm. He is confident that the company will continue to provide its customers with high-quality products and services and remain a leader in the instrumentation, subsystems, and process control solutions industry. Live Quote…
Analysis
GoodWhale has conducted a thorough analysis of MKS Instruments‘ fundamentals. Our star chart shows that MKS Instruments achieved a high health score of 7/10 with regard to its cashflows and debt, indicating that the company is well-positioned to sustain future operations in times of crisis. We have classified the company as a ‘Gorilla’ due to its strong competitive advantage that has resulted in stable and high revenue or earnings growth. Given its strong track record in dividend, growth, and profitability, MKS Instruments is a great choice for a long-term investor seeking strong returns. At the same time, it also presents an opportunity for a value investor looking for a good entry point with its weak asset score. In either case, MKS Instruments is an attractive investment option for investors seeking a reliable and long-term growth opportunity. More…

Peers
The company’s products are used in semiconductor, flat panel display, industrial, and scientific research applications. MKS Instruments is a publicly traded company with annual revenues of over $1 billion, and is headquartered in Andover, MA. MKS Instruments’ primary competitors are Coherent, Inc., Teledyne Technologies, Inc., and Horiba, Ltd. These companies are all much larger than MKS Instruments, with Coherent and Teledyne each having over $2 billion in annual revenue, and Horiba having over $3 billion. All three of these companies are much more diversified than MKS Instruments, with each having a significant presence in a variety of industries beyond just the semiconductor and flat panel display industries.
– Coherent Inc ($NYSE:TDY)
Teledyne Technologies Inc is a provider of advanced electronics and communication products. Its products are used in a variety of industries including aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial. The company has a market cap of 16.43B as of 2022 and a return on equity of 6.93%. Teledyne Technologies is a diversified company with a strong history of innovation and growth.
– Teledyne Technologies Inc ($TSE:6856)
As of 2022, Horiba Ltd has a market capitalization of 246.85 billion and a return on equity of 9.91%. The company is a leading provider of scientific instruments and analytical and measurement solutions. Its products are used in a variety of fields, including automotive, environmental, life science, semiconductor, and chemical.
Summary
MKS Instruments, Inc. has reported its third quarter financials, with a decrease in revenue from the same period last year. Despite these setbacks, MKS Instruments is optimistic about its outlook and is focused on creating a stronger financial position by increasing cost savings and maintaining a strong balance sheet. They also plan to invest in new technologies and applications to continue providing innovative products and services.
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