MKS Instruments Inc (MKSI) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-31 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

48 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 55
Quality 45
Growth 61
Balance sheet 31
Cash quality 65
Capital allocation 46
Momentum 41

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

2.70 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

7/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.50 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-08-31

Quick answers

What is MKS Instruments Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 48/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-31: valuation 55, quality 45, growth 61, balance sheet 31, cash quality 65, capital allocation 46, momentum 41. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is MKS Instruments Inc's Altman Z-Score?

2.70, which sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) as of 2026-08-31. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is MKS Instruments Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 9, as of 2026-08-31. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does MKS Instruments Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.50 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-31. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.