KLA (KLAC, Semiconductor Materials & Equipment) Stock Valuation & Fair Value Significantly overvalued
KLA (KLAC, Semiconductor Materials & Equipment) trades at a blended P/E of 49.2, about 162% above its historical normal valuation, with a forward growth estimate of 26.1% and a PEG of 1.89. Analysts' one-year estimates have been hit 18% of the time. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 18.8 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-10-02 close of $206.89 corresponds to about $78.90 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.
- Price $196.72 at the 2026-10-08 close, 4.9% above the 20-day average ($187.60) and 4.8% above the 50-day ($187.63).
- RSI (14) at 55.8.
- 52-week range $97.75 to $301.37: the price is 34.7% below the high and 101.2% above the low.
The Street vs SeerForecast
Wall Street's mean price target for KLAC is $233.77 across 26 analysts, 18.8% above the current price. The average analyst rating is Buy. Our SeerForecast read of the same stock, formed without analyst targets: significantly overvalued. When the two disagree, start your digging there.
Valuation flags
- Overvalued by 162%
Verdict history
tickerseer's rating has been significantly overvalued since 2026-06-03.
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Frequently asked questions
Is KLA stock overvalued?
At a blended P/E of 49.2 versus its historical normal P/E of 18.8, KLA trades about 162% above its typical valuation, with a PEG of 1.89 on 26.1% forward growth. tickerseer currently rates it significantly overvalued.
What is KLA's fair value and PEG?
KLA trades at a blended P/E of 49.2 against a historical normal P/E of 18.8, a PEG of 1.89, and a forward growth estimate of 26.1%. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 18.8 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-10-02 close of $206.89 corresponds to about $78.90 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.
Has tickerseer's rating of KLA changed?
tickerseer's rating has been significantly overvalued since 2026-06-03.
What is the analyst price target for KLA?
The mean Wall Street price target for KLA is $233.77 across 26 analysts, 18.8% above the current price. tickerseer's SeerForecast verdict is formed independently of analyst targets.
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