KLA Corporation (KLAC)vsOnto Innovation Inc (ONTO)
KLAC
KLA Corporation
$169.09
-6.39%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $236.01B
ONTO
Onto Innovation Inc
$281.26
+4.59%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $17.18B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
KLA Corporation generates 1112% more annual revenue ($13.58B vs $1.12B). KLAC leads profitability with a 35.6% profit margin vs 11.8%. ONTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.76. KLAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
KLAC
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
ONTO
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 76 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 42.5%
15.2% revenue growth
Revenue surging 35.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 75.4% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 23.0%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 34.8x book value
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KLAC
The strongest argument for KLAC centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.6% and operating margin at 42.5%. Revenue growth of 15.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ONTO
The strongest argument for ONTO centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 35.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : KLAC
The primary concerns for KLAC are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 49.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : ONTO
The primary concerns for ONTO are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 104.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ONTO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
ONTO is growing revenue faster at 35.3% — sustainability is the question.
KLAC generates stronger free cash flow (817M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
KLAC scores higher overall (68/100 vs 66/100), backed by strong 35.6% margins and 15.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
KLA Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
KLA Corporation is a capital equipment company based in Milpitas, California. It supplies process control and yield management systems for the semiconductor industry and other related nanoelectronics industries. The company's products and services are intended for all phases of wafer, reticle, integrated circuit (IC) and packaging production, from research and development to final volume manufacturing.
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TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Onto Innovation Inc. is dedicated to the design, development, manufacture and support of process control tools that perform macrodefect inspection and metrology, lithography systems, and process control analytical software worldwide. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts.
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