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MKS Instruments, Inc
MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI) is a global provider of instruments, systems, subsystems and process control solutions that measure, monitor, deliver, analyze, power and control critical parameters of advanced manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity for its customers.
Key highlights
Financial overview of Q2 2021 (in millions of USD)
Risks associated with investment
The Biden administration recently presented a tax proposal that included a number of corporate tax measures, one of which would boost the corporate income tax rate in the United States from 21% to 28%. The company's income tax expenditure would rise significantly if this tax proposal is approved in its current form.
Valuation Methodology (Illustrative): EV/Sales
Stock recommendation
Despite rising supply restrictions for key components, the firm achieved another quarter of record sales and profitability. Its Surround the Chamber® portfolio continues to enjoy strong demand and design win activity across a wide range of applications, while revenue from its Advanced Markets grew by more than 40% year-over-year in the quarter. Photon Control Inc. was recently purchased by the firm. We expect the purchase would further solidify the company's objective to improve the Surround the Chamber® offering. Meanwhile, business levels remain robust, and barring supply limitations, the firm anticipates revenue to rise sequentially in the third quarter, which is a significant positive. Therefore, based on the above rationale and valuation, we recommend a “Buy” rating on the stock at the closing price of USD 147.18 on August 31, 2021. We have considered Advanced Energy Industries Inc, Coherent Inc, IPG Photonics Corp etc., as the peer group for the comparison.
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Technical Analysis Summary
One-Year Technical Price Chart (as on August 31, 2021). Source: REFINITIV, Analysis by Kalkine Group
Fastly, Inc.
Fastly, Inc. (NYSE: FSLY) provides a cloud-based platform which enables customers to create great digital experiences promptly, securely, and serving and securing its customers’ applications as close to their end-users as possible — at the edge of the internet.
Key Highlights:
Technical Price Chart. Source: REFINITIV, Analysis by Kalkine Group
Q2FY21 Financial Highlights:
Q2FY21 Income Statement Highlights (Source: Company Report)
Risks: The group has witnessed higher research and development expense and a surge in other input costs due to its expansion across new geographies and across new industries. Continuation of the above trend would affect the cash flow and profitability of the group.
Valuation Methodology (Illustrative): EV to Sales
Stock Recommendation:
The company is witnessing strong customer interest from several industries, like gaming, education, financial services etc. Notably, the customer count grew from 2,458 in Q1FY21 to 2,581 in Q2FY21, which is a key positive. We expect the above momentum to continue in the coming quarters. We have valued the stock using the EV to Sales based relative valuation method and have arrived at a single-digit upside (in percentage terms). For the said purposes, we have peers like ServiceNow Inc, Axon Enterprise Inc etc. Considering the aforesaid facts, we recommend a ‘Hold’ rating on the stock at the closing price of USD 43.60 on August 31, 2021.
One-Year Technical Price Chart (as on August 31, 2021). Source: REFINITIV, Analysis by Kalkine Group
*The reference data in this report has been partly sourced from REFINITIV.