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Free Cash Flow (FCF): $401.00M

The free cash flow (FCF) is $401.00M. It is below its 12-month average by 12.95% ($460.67M).

Free Cash Flow

MKSI Free Cash Flow (FCF)

$28.00M

Reported quarterly free cash flow; no daily interpolation.

-81.20% 5Y

MKSI Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)

Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.

MKSI Free Cash Flow (FCF)

MKSI Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

MKSI Free Cash Flow (FCF)

MKSI Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

MKSI Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$401.00M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$460.67M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$374.14M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$406.20M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$334.51M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$263.55M

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$215.08M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-12.95%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+7.18%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-1.28%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+19.88%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+52.15%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+86.45%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$401.00M

FCF Yield

1.37%

Price/FCF

72.8

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for MKSI stock is $401.00M.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for MKSI stock is $460.67M.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MKSI stock is $374.14M.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MKSI stock is $406.20M.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MKSI stock is $334.51M.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MKSI stock is $263.55M.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MKS Inc. (MKSI)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for MKSI stock is $215.08M.

MKSI Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2026-03-31$401.00M
2025-09-30$530.00M
2025-03-31$451.00M
2024-09-30$399.00M
2024-03-31$261.00M
2023-09-30$214.00M
2023-03-31$363.00M
2022-09-30$406.90M
2022-03-31$474.40M
2021-09-30$504.10M
2021-03-31$463.80M
2020-09-30$364.20M
2020-03-31$230.98M
2019-09-30$231.91M
2019-03-31$302.00M
2018-09-30$308.79M
2018-03-31$325.34M
2017-09-30$302.14M
2017-03-31$204.32M
2016-09-30$156.97M
2016-03-31$129.81M
2015-09-30$117.13M
2015-03-31$99.03M
2014-09-30$89.39M
2014-03-31$71.38M
2013-09-30$49.28M
2013-03-31$95.70M
2012-09-30$148.32M
2012-03-31$138.90M
2011-09-30$177.78M
2011-03-31$158.65M
2010-09-30$72.20M
2010-03-31$23.70M
2009-09-30$19.20M
2009-03-31$49.55M
2008-09-30$83.41M
2008-03-31$98.40M
2007-09-30$93.37M
2007-03-31$85.40M
2006-09-30$68.87M
2006-03-31$53.79M
2005-09-30$51.73M
2005-03-31$53.19M
2004-09-30$31.13M
2004-03-31$-1.64M
2003-09-30$4.76M
2003-03-31$7.61M

About MKS Inc.

MKS Inc. (MKSI) functions as a worldwide supplier of sophisticated instruments, integrated systems, specialized components, and advanced process control solutions. The company's products are engineered to precisely measure, observe, deliver, evaluate, energize, and regulate essential operational factors within diverse manufacturing environments across the globe. Its offerings are categorized into three primary divisions: 1. Vacuum & Analysis: This segment provides cutting-edge solutions for managing pressure and vacuum, featuring both direct and indirect pressure sensing devices. It also offers material handling technologies, including flow and valve systems, alongside integrated pressure measurement and control subsystems designed for meticulous process regulation. Furthermore, it supplies power delivery apparatus such as microwave, radio frequency matching networks, and metrology tools, which are crucial for supplying energy to etching, stripping, and deposition procedures. Plasma and reactive gas products also fall under this division. 2. Light & Motion: Concentrating on light-based technologies, this unit features a broad spectrum of laser products, encompassing continuous wave, pulsed nanosecond, diode, diode-pumped solid-state, and fiber lasers. Its photonics portfolio includes motion control systems, optical tables with vibration isolation platforms, a variety of photonic instruments, precision optics and optical assemblies, opto-mechanical parts, temperature sensing devices vital for wafer fabrication, and laser/LED measurement equipment like power/energy meters, beam profilers, and optical/photonic subsystems. 3. Equipment & Solutions: This division specializes in laser-driven systems for printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing. Its offerings cover flexible interconnect PCB processing and high-density interconnect solutions for rigid PCB production and substrate preparation. Additionally, it provides test systems for multi-layer ceramic capacitors. MKS Inc. serves a wide array of sectors, including semiconductor manufacturing, industrial technologies, life and health sciences, academic research, and defense. The company distributes its products and services through its internal sales team, independent distributors, sales representatives, and directly via its online platforms and product catalogs. Founded in 1961, MKS Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Andover, Massachusetts.

Andover, MA
10,200 employees
Technology / Hardware, Equipment & Parts
Sector
Technology
Industry
Hardware, Equipment & Parts
CEO
John T. C. Lee