Indicators
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
6.019
Buy
RSI(14)
57.269
Neutral
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
63.783
Sell
ATR(14)
37.084
Low Volatility
CCI(14)
78.553
Neutral
Williams %R
20.253
Buy
TRIX(12,20)
0.231
Sell
StochRSI(14)
42.819
Neutral
KLA Corp
KLAC1226.080USD
+32.160+2.69%
Close 12/15, 16:00（ET）Quotes delayed by 15 min
161.46BMarket Cap
38.33P/E TTM
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison
TradingKey Stock Score of KLA Corp
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12Key Insights
KLA Corp's fundamentals are relatively healthy, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 10/104 in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Buy, with the highest price target at 1290.81.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to trend up.The company has been performing well in the stock market over the past month, which is supported by its strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
KLA Corp's Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Score Analysis
Current score
Previous score
Analyst Rating
Based on
29
analysts
Buy
Current Rating
1290.810
Target Price
+5.41%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
KLA Corp Highlights
StrengthsRisks
KLA Corporation is a supplier of process control and yield management solutions and services for the semiconductor and related electronics industries. The Company offers a portfolio of inspection and metrology products, and related services, software and other offerings, supports research and development (R&D) and manufacturing of integrated circuits (ICs), wafers and reticles. Its segments include Semiconductor Process Control, Specialty Semiconductor Process, and PCB and Component Inspection. Semiconductor Process Control segment provides comprehensive portfolio of inspection, metrology and software products, as well as related services, helping IC, wafer, reticle/mask and chemical/materials manufacturers achieve target yields throughout the entire fabrication process, from R&D to final volume production. The Specialty Semiconductor Process segment develops and sells advanced vacuum deposition and etch process tools, which are used by a range of specialty semiconductor customers.
High Growth
The company's revenue has grown steadily over the past 3 years, averaging 15.82% year-on-year.
High Profit Growth
The company's net income leads the industry, with the latest annual income totaling USD 12.16B.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 22.31%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 22.31%.
Overvalued
The company’s latest PB is 31.54, at a high 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Buying
The latest institutional holdings are 123.56M shares, increasing 1.17% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by Brandes Investmen
Star Investor Brandes Investmen holds 134.00 shares of this stock.
Financial Health
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current financial score of KLA Corp is 8.89, ranking 14/104 in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Its financial status is stable, and its operating efficiency is high. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 3.21B, representing a year-over-year increase of 12.96%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year increase of 18.52%.
Score
Financials
6.90
Key Metrics
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total liabilities
Free cash flow
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Quality of Earnings
8.20
Operational Efficiency
9.90
Growth Potential
10.00
Shareholder Returns
9.44
KLA Corp's Company Valuation
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current valuation score of KLA Corp is 6.85, ranking 71/104 in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Its current P/E ratio is 37.32, which is 20.32% below the recent high of 44.91 and 61.22% above the recent low of 14.47.
Score
Valuation Dimensions
P/E
P/B
P/S
P/CF
Industry Ranking 10/104
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Earnings Forecast
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current earnings forecast score of KLA Corp is 7.10, ranking 73/104 in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. The average price target for KLA Corp is 1290.00, with a high of 1500.00 and a low of 1021.24.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Analyst Rating
Based on
29
analysts
Buy
Current Rating
1290.810
Target Price
+5.41%
Upside Space
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell
Peer Comparison
21
Total
9
Median
12
Average
Company name
Ratings
Analysts
KLA Corp
KLAC
29
Applied Materials Inc
AMAT
34
Lam Research Corp
LRCX
33
GlobalFoundries Inc
GFS
22
Teradyne Inc
TER
18
ASML Holding NV
ASML
15
1
2
3
4
Financial Forecasting
EPS
Revenue
Net Profit
EBIT
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Price Momentum
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current price momentum score of KLA Corp is 9.20, ranking 36/104 in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 1274.43 and the support level at 1092.69, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Indicators
The Indicators feature provides value and direction analysis for various instruments under a selection of technical indicators, together with a technical summary.
This feature includes nine of the commonly used technical indicators: MACD, RSI, KDJ, StochRSI, ATR, CCI, WR, TRIX and MA. You may also adjust the timeframe depending on your needs.
Please note that technical analysis is only part of investment reference, and there is no absolute standard for using numerical values to assess direction. The results are for reference only, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the indicator calculations and summaries.
Moving Average
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
1225.946
Buy
MA10
1217.847
Buy
MA20
1178.832
Buy
MA50
1160.450
Buy
MA100
1054.563
Buy
MA200
912.250
Buy
Institutional Confidence
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current institutional shareholding score of KLA Corp is 10.00, ranking 1/104 in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. The latest institutional shareholding proportion is 94.04%, representing a quarter-over-quarter increase of 3.10%. The largest institutional shareholder is The Vanguard, holding a total of 13.78M shares, representing 10.49% of shares outstanding, with 3.20% increase in holdings.
Score
Institutional Shareholding
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Shareholder Activity
Name
Shares Held
Chg %
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
State Street Investment Management (US)
Capital International Investors
Capital World Investors
Geode Capital Management, L.L.C.
Invesco Capital Management (QQQ Trust)
Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC
MFS Investment Management
1
2
Risk Assessment
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-12The current risk assessment score of KLA Corp is 7.10, ranking 11/104 in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. The company's beta value is 1.44. This indicates that the stock tends to outperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences larger declines during downward trending markets.
Score
Beta vs S&P 500 index
1.44
VaR
+4.06%
240-Day Maximum Drawdown
+25.86%
240-Day Volatility
+43.12%
Return
Best Daily Return
60 days
+5.98%
120 days
+5.98%
5 years
+17.31%
Worst Daily Return
60 days
-6.71%
120 days
-8.42%
5 years
-14.70%
Sharpe Ratio
60 days
+2.07
120 days
+2.03
5 years
+0.95
Risk Assessment
Maximum Drawdown
240 days
+25.86%
3 years
+35.39%
5 years
+40.85%
Return-to-Drawdown Ratio
240 days
+3.29
3 years
+1.92
5 years
+1.49
Skewness
240 days
+0.51
3 years
-0.09
5 years
-0.02
Volatility
Realised Volatility
240 days
+43.12%
5 years
+40.47%
Standardised True Range
240 days
+2.55%
5 years
+1.58%
Downside Risk-Adjusted Return
120 days
+248.52%
240 days
+248.52%
Maximum Daily Upside Volatility
60 days
+28.63%
Maximum Daily Downside Volatility
60 days
+33.55%
Liquidity
Average Turnover Rate
60 days
+0.81%
120 days
+0.86%
5 years
--
Turnover Deviation
20 days
-6.86%
60 days
+5.23%
120 days
+12.02%
Peer Comparison
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8.54 /10
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8.39 /10
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FAQs
How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of KLA Corp?
The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of KLA Corp based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points. These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of KLA Corp’s performance and outlook.
How do we generate the financial health score of KLA Corp?
To generate the financial health score of KLA Corp, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns. By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects KLA Corp's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of KLA Corp.
How do we generate the company valuation score of KLA Corp?
To generate the company valuation score of KLA Corp, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare KLA Corp’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value. By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of KLA Corp’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of KLA Corp.
How do we generate the earnings forecast score of KLA Corp?
To calculate the earnings forecast score of KLA Corp, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps
anchor more realistic expectations.These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on KLA Corp’s future.
How do we generate the price momentum score of KLA Corp?
When generating the price momentum score for KLA Corp, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of KLA Corp’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for KLA Corp.
How do we generate the institutional confidence score of KLA Corp?
To generate the institutional confidence score of KLA Corp, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about KLA Corp’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of KLA Corp.
How do we generate the risk management score of KLA Corp?
To assess the risk management score of KLA Corp, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of KLA Corp’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of KLA Corp.
