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KLAC Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

87.5%

Higher than 100% of TECHNOLOGY sector peers

Updated 5h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholder equity, and KLAC's current 87.5% means it earns $0.875 for every $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

100th percentile

KLAC

87.5%

Sector Median

33.8%

Sector Avg

36.1%

Prior Period

95.0%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates from each dollar of shareholder equity, and KLAC's current 87.5% means it earns $0.875 for every $1 of equity.

That figure is far above the sector median of 33.8%, placing KLAC in the 100th percentile among technology peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change is -7.9%, with ROE slipping from 95.0% to 87.5% in the most recent period. The combination of an extremely high ROE with

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about KLAC?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

How does KLAC's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?

KLAC's Return on Equity (ROE) of 87.5% compares to a TECHNOLOGY sector median of 33.8%, placing it in the 100th percentile.

Who are KLAC's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest TECHNOLOGY peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: QCOM (33.8%), TXN (35.2%), CSCO (27.3%), NOW (14.2%), LRCX (65.1%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.