AlphaStocks
7.9
Strong Buy

KLA CORP (KLAC)

Information Technology / Semiconductor Materials & Equipment

S&P 500

$1,734.23

Above average across most dimensions. A solid candidate.

Strong Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#6out of 1126 in Information Technology

Is KLA CORP a Good Investment in 2026?

KLA CORP (KLAC) scores 7.9 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Strong Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates KLA CORP as Strong (9/9). However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Top 25% (rank 20%). KLA CORP currently trades above its estimated fair value of $1249, suggesting limited upside at current prices. KLA CORP ranks #6 out of 1126 stocks in the Information Technology sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E57.1ROE93.4Market Cap228B

Estimated Fair Value

$1,248.8939% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 57x implies high growth expectations. rapid eps growth (50%) partially justifies the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

9/9

Buffett

Strong

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Neutral

PEG 2.6 · Fast Grower

Greenblatt

Caution

Top 25% (rank 20%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is KLA CORP (KLAC) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, KLA CORP (KLAC) scores 7.9 out of 10, earning a Strong Buy rating. This places it above average across most investment dimensions. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 57x implies high growth expectations. rapid eps growth (50%) partially justifies the premium.
What is KLA CORP's Piotroski F-Score?
KLA CORP's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 9/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is KLAC overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $1249, KLAC appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 39% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 57x implies high growth expectations. rapid eps growth (50%) partially justifies the premium.
How does KLAC compare to other Information Technology stocks?
KLA CORP ranks #6 out of 1126 stocks in the Information Technology sector, placing it in the top 1% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about KLAC?
AlphaStocks evaluates KLAC using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Strong; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Neutral; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 7.9/10.

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