Garmin [GRMN] vs MKS Instruments [MKSI] Detailed Stock Comparison

Garmin Ltd.

NYSE
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MKS Instruments Inc.

NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary

Based on 21 vital metrics comparison: Garmin Ltd. wins in 17 metrics, MKS Instruments Inc. wins in 4 metrics, with 0 ties. Garmin Ltd. appears stronger overall.

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Vital Metrics Comparison

Metric Garmin Ltd. MKS Instruments Inc. Better
P/E Ratio (TTM) 30.80 62.50 Garmin Ltd.
Price-to-Book Ratio 5.69 6.77 Garmin Ltd.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 2.18 164.69 Garmin Ltd.
PEG Ratio 1.46 3.22 Garmin Ltd.
EV/EBITDA 23.52 24.76 Garmin Ltd.
Profit Margin (TTM) 22.96% 7.50% Garmin Ltd.
Operating Margin (TTM) 28.90% 14.23% Garmin Ltd.
EBITDA Margin (TTM) 28.90% 14.23% Garmin Ltd.
Return on Equity 19.78% 11.70% Garmin Ltd.
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.37% 3.98% Garmin Ltd.
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $1.36B $497.00M Garmin Ltd.
Dividend Yield 1.54% 0.45% Garmin Ltd.
1-Year Return 18.27% 298.00% MKS Instruments Inc.
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) 7.04 4.69 MKS Instruments Inc.
Enterprise Value $48.56B $22.21B Garmin Ltd.
EV/Revenue Ratio 6.70 5.65 MKS Instruments Inc.
Gross Profit Margin (TTM) 59.21% 46.37% Garmin Ltd.
Revenue per Share (TTM) $38 $58 MKS Instruments Inc.
Earnings per Share (Diluted) $8.60 $4.38 Garmin Ltd.
Beta (Stock Volatility) 0.97 1.90 Garmin Ltd.
Short % of Float 1.76% 6.32% Garmin Ltd.

Garmin Ltd. vs MKS Instruments Inc. Stock Performance Analysis

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GRMN
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Performance Comparison

Short-term Returns

Stock1D1W1M3M6MYTD
Garmin Ltd.0.03%1.25%5.50%1.42%14.93%17.65%
MKS Instruments Inc.5.52%20.26%23.80%69.09%135.59%122.93%

Long-term Returns

Stock1Y3Y5Y10Y15Y20Y
Garmin Ltd.18.27%124.62%70.63%465.83%607.37%411.93%
MKS Instruments Inc.298.00%238.17%111.20%762.91%1,379.58%1,744.87%

Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Garmin Ltd. vs MKS Instruments Inc.

MetricGRMNMKSI
Market Information
Market Cap i$50.20B$18.89B
Market Cap CategoryLarge capLarge cap
10 Day Avg. Volume i647,489997,190
90 Day Avg. Volume i708,4901,059,213
Last Close$238.17$375.32
52 Week Range$186.67 - $273.32$88.49 - $377.66
% from 52W High-12.86%-0.62%
All-Time High$273.32 (Apr 17, 2026)$377.66 (Jun 15, 2026)
% from All-Time High-12.86%-0.62%
Growth Metrics
Quarterly Revenue Growth0.17%0.11%
Quarterly Earnings Growth0.21%0.18%
Financial Health
Profit Margin (TTM) i0.23%0.08%
Operating Margin (TTM) i0.29%0.14%
Return on Equity (TTM) i0.20%0.12%
Debt to Equity (MRQ) i2.18164.69
Cash & Liquidity
Book Value per Share (MRQ)$46.58$40.46
Cash per Share (MRQ)$14.22$10.04
Operating Cash Flow (TTM) i$1.63B$645.00M
Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) i$790.87M$535.12M
Dividends
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i1.54%0.45%
Last 12-Month Dividend i$3.60$1.13

Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Garmin Ltd. vs MKS Instruments Inc.

MetricGRMN (Apr 24, 2026)MKSI (Apr 24, 2026)
Price Ratios
P/E Ratio (TTM) i30.8062.50
Forward P/E i25.9722.53
PEG Ratio i1.463.22
Price to Sales (TTM) i7.044.69
Price to Book (MRQ) i5.696.77
Market Capitalization
Market Capitalization i$50.20B$18.89B
Enterprise Value i$48.56B$22.21B
Enterprise Value Metrics
Enterprise to Revenue i6.705.65
Enterprise to EBITDA i23.5224.76
Risk & Other Metrics
Beta i0.971.90
Book Value per Share (MRQ) i$46.58$40.46

Financial Statements Comparison: Garmin Ltd. vs MKS Instruments Inc.

Financial Metrics

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Revenue

Operating Margin

Profit Margin

Long Term Debt

Income Flow Analysis

Financial Statements Comparison

Income Statement

MetricGRMN (2025)MKSI (2025)
Revenue/Sales i7.25B3.93B
Cost of Goods Sold i2.99B2.09B
COGS % of Revenue i41.3%53.3%
Gross Profit i4.26B1.84B
Gross Margin i58.7%46.7%
Research & Development i1.13B299.00M
Operating Income (EBIT) i1.88B567.00M
Operating Margin i25.9%14.4%
EBITDA i2.06B924.00M
EBITDA Margin i28.4%23.5%
Pre-Tax Income i2.01B304.00M
Pre-Tax Income % of Revenue i27.8%7.7%
Income Tax i350.65M9.00M
Income Tax % of Revenue i4.8%0.2%
Net Income (Profit) i1.66B295.00M
Profit Margin i23.0%7.5%

Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics

MetricGRMN (2025)MKSI (2025)
Cash & Equivalents i2.28B675.00M
Total Current Assets i6.25B2.51B
Total Current Assets % of Revenue i86.2%63.9%
Total Current Liabilities i1.72B927.00M
Total Current Liabilities % of Revenue i23.7%23.6%
Long-Term Debt i164.84M4.40B
Long-Term Debt % of Revenue i2.3%111.8%
Total Shareholders Equity i8.97B2.72B
Retained Earnings i6.97B711.00M
Retained Earnings % of Revenue i96.2%18.1%
Property, Plant & Equipment i196.18M270.00M

Cash Flow Statement Comparison

MetricGRMN (2025)MKSI (2025)
Operating Cash Flow i1.67B495.00M
Operating Cash Flow % of Revenue i23.0%12.6%
Capital Expenditures i-270.45M-145.00M
Free Cash Flow i1.36B497.00M
FCF Margin i18.8%12.6%
Debt Repayment iN/A-451.00M
Common Stock Repurchase i-181.01M-45.00M

Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis

MetricGRMNMKSI
Shares Short i2.87M3.74M
Short Ratio i3.563.26
Short % of Float i1.76%6.32%
Shares Outstanding i192.62M67.17M
Float Shares i163.93M66.80M
% Held by Insiders i14.90%0.56%
% Held by Institutions i57.96%106.59%
% Held by Public i27.14%-7.15%

Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Garmin Ltd. vs MKS Instruments Inc.

MetricGRMNMKSI
Last 12-Month Dividend i$3.60$1.13
Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i1.54%0.45%
3-Year Avg Annual Dividend i$3.17$0.96
3-Year Avg Dividend Yield i0.48%0.20%
3-Year Total Dividends i$9.52$2.89
Ex-Dividend DateMar 13, 2026Feb 23, 2026