Zacks Investment Research
13 Jul 2026, 17:55 UTC · 7h ago
KLAC is Overvalued at 17.47X PS: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
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Zacks Investment Research
13 Jul 2026, 17:55 UTC · 7h ago
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KLA expects semiconductor process control revenues from advanced packaging to increase to approximately $1 billion in calendar 2026, up from roughly $635 million. — Specific, high-growth revenue targets in a critical AI sub-sector provide a tangible catalyst for future valuation.
+0.60KLA management expects calendar 2026 wafer equipment spending to exceed $140 billion. — Strong industry-wide spending visibility supports sustained demand for KLA's inspection and metrology tools.
+0.50KLA shares are considered overvalued with a Value Score of F, trading at 17.47x forward 12-month price/sales compared to the sector average of 6.98x. — Significant premium over sector peers increases the risk of a price correction despite strong fundamentals.
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AI-related investments are expected to be a multi-year tailwind for KLA into 2026 and 2027 rather than a short-term cycle. — Long-term demand visibility reduces the risk of a sudden 'AI bubble' burst affecting the stock's medium-term outlook.
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While noted as overvalued, the company has strong AI-driven tailwinds and positive growth projections for 2026 and 2027.
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