KLAC vs the Top Picks average
| Pillar | KLAC | Book avg | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 0.68 | 0.84 | -0.16 |
| Growth | 0.85 | 0.84 | in line |
| Value | 0.23 | 0.78 | -0.55 |
Averaged across the 30 names in today's Top Picks (mean score 81.5). A name can beat these averages and still be absent from the book — it also applies concentration limits.
One point per daily model run. The range autoscales, so a flat-looking line can still hide 1–2 point moves — read the From → To values for the actual range.
Analyst estimate revisions
| 30-day change | +0.5% |
|---|---|
| 90-day change | +3.4% |
| Forward EPS estimate | $6.60 |
Over the last 90 days, what analysts expect KLAC to earn is drifting higher (+3.4%). The estimate is derived from price and forward P/E captured at the same instant, so a moving share price does not move this number — only a changed forecast does.
A fiscal-year roll fell inside this window: the forward horizon moved on to the next financial year, which shifts the earnings figure without any analyst changing their view. That step is excluded, so the number above covers the rest of the window rather than all of it.
A rising estimate means expectations are improving, not that the price has failed to keep up — and estimates get cut as readily as they get raised. It is not part of the Bull Rankings score. Biggest movers across the market →
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KLA Corporation (KLAC): score, valuation & FAQ
KLA Corporation (KLAC) is a Semiconductor Equipment & Materials company that scores 51 out of 100 on the Bull Rankings quality-growth model — a middling reading. The score blends three pillars — quality (durable returns, healthy margins, low leverage), growth (revenue and earnings), and value (valuation versus sector peers) — into one number, refreshed daily; it is a screen, not a buy recommendation.
On valuation, KLAC sits about 302% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value — the current price implies roughly 52% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade.
Is KLAC a good stock to buy?
Bull Rankings scores KLAC 51 out of 100 on its quality-growth model, which is a middling reading. A score is a quantitative screen of KLA Corporation's fundamentals, not personalised financial advice — weigh it against your own time horizon and risk tolerance, and read the risk factors below before acting.
Why does KLAC score 51 on Bull Rankings?
The quality-growth score blends three pillars — quality (returns on capital, margins, leverage, earnings quality), growth (revenue and earnings expansion), and value (valuation versus sector peers). KLAC grades middle-of-pack across the strip. Each pillar is graded against sector-aware thresholds, then combined into the single 0–100 score.
Is KLAC overvalued or undervalued?
Based on $183.99, KLAC sits about 302% above our discounted-cash-flow fair value — the current price implies roughly 52% annual free-cash-flow growth over the next decade. It trades at a 50.3x P/E (graded C+). Discounted-cash-flow estimates are sensitive to growth and discount-rate assumptions, so treat this as a cross-check, not a price target.
What are the main risks of investing in KLAC?
The stock trades at a lofty P/E of 50.3 and a beta of 1.46, reflecting market optimism that may be overstated given revenue growth of only 11.7% and a debt‑to‑equity of 0.97, which could constrain flexibility in a downturn. A slowdown in advanced‑node fab spending would force the valuation down to historic levels, confirming the bear case if the implied 52% FCF growth proves unsustainable.
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Bull Rankings is an automated fundamentals screen for research and education. It is not investment advice, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Do your own research and consider consulting a licensed financial advisor.