Keysight Technologies Inc (KEYS)
OvervaluedFundamental
65
Price
$314.77
Market Cap
$58.11B
Part 1 · What the company is worth
Overview
Keysight Technologies, Inc. provides electronic design and test solutions worldwide. The company operates through Communications Solutions Group and Electronic Industrial Solutions Group segments. It offers electronic design and test software, instrumentation, systems, and related services used in the design, simulation, validation, manufacturing, installation, and optimization of communication systems in wireless, data center ecosystem, enterprise, and aerospace, defense, and government end markets. The company also develops and deploys communications products and services; and operates communications networks. In addition, it provides electronic design, test and simulation software, instrumentation, systems, computer-aided engineering solutions, and related services used in the design, simulation, validation, manufacturing, installation, and optimization of electronic equipment in the automotive and energy, semiconductor solutions, and general electronics industries. Further, the company offers product support; technical and application support for hardware, software, and solutions; and professional services, such as installation, training, engineering, optimization of equipment and solution adoption, utilization, and integration services. Additionally, it provides oscilloscopes; generators, sources and power supplies; software products; analyzers; wireless products; network test and security; modular instruments; meters; network visibility; and other products, as well as KeysightCare support plans, calibration, repair, technology refresh, test as a service, network/security, consulting, financial alternatives, education, software testing, support, managed, device vulnerability analysis, support portal, and used equipment services. Keysight Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Santa Rosa, California.
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Direct competitors
Who this company fights with for the same customers
Generated with artificial intelligence on September 19, 2026, shared with all users
Viavi competes for the network operator and data-centre budgets Keysight addresses with its network test and visibility lines, in fibre-optic, 5G radio access and high-speed Ethernet test.
Through the NI business it bought in 2023, Emerson sells modular PXI instruments and automated test software to the same automotive, semiconductor and defence manufacturing-test customers Keysight serves.
The privately held German group is Keysight's closest rival across high-end RF and microwave instruments, signal and spectrum analyzers and 5G/6G wireless conformance test, selling to the same chipmakers, handset vendors and aerospace and defence programmes.
Anritsu sells signal generators, signal analyzers, bit error rate testers and mobile network field test gear to the same telecom operators, handset makers and optical-component suppliers Keysight targets with its communications solutions business.
Spun off from Fortive in June 2025, Ralliant's Test and Measurement segment sells Tektronix oscilloscopes and Keithley source-measure instruments to the same electronics design labs that buy Keysight's bench instrumentation.
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Revenue
$6.58B
Trailing 12 months (through 7/31/2026)
Net Income
$1.26B
Trailing 12 months (through 7/31/2026)
Free Cash Flow
$1.28B
Total Equity
$5.88B
Total Liabilities
$5.42B
Current Ratio
2.02
Interest Coverage
12.34
Debt/EBITDA
1.62
Earnings Per Share
Revenue & Net Income
Free Cash Flow
Income Breakdown
Historical statement
Margins over time
Debt over time
How heavy the debt is
Growth grid
Growth — Revenue
Fair Value Estimation
Fair Value
$243.15
Current Price
$314.77
Margin of Safety
-29.5%
Fair Value Range
$158.05 - $328.25
Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.
Estimation Methods
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
43.12
ROE
14.5%
P/B Ratio
8.16
P/FCF
36.48
Gross Margin
64.7%
ROIC
11.3%
Profitability Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
11.3%
WACC
10.6%
ROIC − WACC
+0.7 pp
ROIC is roughly in line with the cost of capital — the company is barely covering its capital cost.
Fundamental Analysis Criteria
Passed (18)
- EPS shows upward trend
- Price CAGR 25.62%
- ROIC 11.3%
- Gross margin 64.7%
- Debt/equity ratio
- Operating margin 20.3%
- Positive free cash flow
- CapEx intensity
- Current ratio
- Interest coverage
- Debt/EBITDA
- Return on tangible assets
- ROE 20.2%
- Earnings surprise, average 12.9%
- Earnings quality (operating cash flow / net income) 1.27
- Share dilution -1.0%
- Net margin trend 19.1% vs 10.4%
- Piotroski F-Score 5/9
Failed (8)
- EPS CAGR 4.98%
- P/FCF 36.48
- P/B ratio 8.16
- Low reliance on intangibles
- Price below Graham Number
- DCF valuation (Overvalued)
- Revenue growth 5Y 5.0%
- PEG ratio 5.53
Unavailable (1)
- Dividend payout –
Piotroski F-Score
Mixed signals: some areas need attention
Earnings Quality
High quality: earnings backed by cash
Share Dilution
Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly
Institutional Holdings
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Satish C. Dhanasekaran | President, CEO & Director | 52 |
| Mr. Neil P. Dougherty | Executive VP & CFO | 56 |
| Ms. Ingrid A. Estrada | SVP and Chief of Supply Chain & Operations Officer | 60 |
| Mr. Kailash Narayanan | Senior VP & President of Communications Solutions Group | 51 |
| Ms. Lisa M. Poole | VP, Principal Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller | 59 |
| Ms. Liz Morali | Head of Investor Relations | - |
| Mr. Jeffrey K. Li J.D. | Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary | 55 |
| Ms. Marie Hattar | Chief Marketing Officer & Senior VP | 57 |
| Mr. Sung J. Yoon | Senior Vice President of Global Sales | 58 |
| Ms. Jo Ann Juskie J.D. | Senior VP & Chief People Officer | - |
Audit Risk
5
Board Risk
5
Compensation Risk
3
Shareholder Rights Risk
8
Documents
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Annual Report (10-K)
A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.
Filed on 2025-12-17
- View document
Quarterly Report (10-Q)
A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.
Filed on 2026-09-02
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Current Report (8-K)
An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.
Filed on 2026-08-26
via SEC EDGAR
Income History
via SEC EDGAR
Part 2 · The price and its context
This part shows how the price has behaved, not whether the company is worth owning. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.
Market Reaction Profile
How much KEYS moves, measured on its daily prices.
More volatile than 70% of the tracked stocks (90-day volatility).
- Volatility 30d
- 46.4%
- Volatility 90d
- 46.5%
- Beta vs S&P 500 (1y)
- 1.90Correlation 0.53
- Max drawdown (12m)
- -20.5%
- ATR (14d, % of price)
- 4.35%
Earnings reactions
How KEYS moved around its past quarterly results.
Next earnings release
Nov 24, 2026 · In 31 days · Time not known
EPS estimate: 3.38Revenue estimate: $1.9B
What usually happens
- Over the last 12 releases the stock moved a median of 6.8% the next day, up or down.
- Next-day moves: up 4, down 8 (out of 12).
Release history
| Date | When | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Gap | 1 day | 5 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | After the close | 2.37 | 2.87 | +21.2% | +2.3% | -6.3% | -6.1% |
| May 19, 2026 | After the close | 2.04 | 2.17 | +6.6% | -4.1% | -0.6% | +1.0% |
| Feb 23, 2026 | After the close | 1.87 | 1.91 | +2.2% | +13.4% | +23.1% | +27.9% |
| Nov 24, 2025 | After the close | n/a | n/a | n/a | +12.8% | +10.0% | +13.4% |
| Aug 19, 2025 | After the close | n/a | n/a | n/a | -4.7% | -3.0% | +0.6% |
| May 20, 2025 | After the close | n/a | n/a | n/a | +5.4% | -0.2% | -2.6% |
| Feb 25, 2025 | After the close | n/a | n/a | n/a | -6.1% | -6.9% | -11.1% |
| Nov 19, 2024 | After the close | n/a | n/a | n/a | +8.6% | +8.8% | +13.0% |
| Aug 20, 2024 | After the close | n/a | n/a | n/a | +13.0% | +13.9% | +11.2% |
| May 20, 2024 | After the close | n/a | n/a | n/a | -4.1% | -8.4% | -10.8% |
| Feb 20, 2024 | After the close | n/a | n/a | n/a | -9.2% | -6.7% | -1.1% |
| Nov 20, 2023 | After the close | n/a | n/a | n/a | +1.9% | -0.3% | +1.0% |
Release dates from SEC 8-K filings.
Updated 10/24/2026
Historical statistics for educational purposes only. They are not forecasts and not investment advice.
Price reaction to the news
Latest news on KEYS and what the price did next.
- 6/18/2026Positive$100 Invested In Keysight Techs 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today
- +1 day
- +3.0%
- +3 days
- -1.6%
- 3/4/2026PositiveIf You Invested $1000 In Keysight Techs Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today
- +1 day
- -4.9%
- +3 days
- -5.3%
- 2/23/2026PositiveKeysight Stock Rallies After Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates
- +1 day
- +22.3%
- +3 days
- +23.9%
Return of the stock minus return of SPY over the same days. A news item close to a price move did not necessarily cause it. Historical data for educational purposes only, not investment advice.
Latest News
Recent headlines for KEYS.
- 6/18/2026POSITIVE$100 Invested In Keysight Techs 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today
An investment of $100 in Keysight Technologies (KEYS) ten years ago would have yielded a significant return, illustrating the company's strong long-term performance. While specific figures are not provided in this snippet, such a substantial gain typically reflects consistent revenue growth, successful product innovation, and effective market positioning. Investors who held KEYS stock over the past decade likely benefited from the company's expansion in areas like electronic test and measurement, crucial for emerging technologies such as 5G and AI. This historical performance suggests a robust business model and positive outlook for shareholders.
- 5/19/2026NEUTRALKeysight Techs Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Keysight Technologies Inc. has released its Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript. While the transcript itself is a factual record of the discussion, it does not inherently contain forward-looking statements or specific financial results that would immediately dictate a positive or negative market reaction. Investors will need to analyze the details within the transcript, such as management's commentary on revenue, profitability, backlog, and future guidance, to form an opinion on the company's performance and outlook. The transcript serves as a source of information for deeper due diligence.
- 3/4/2026POSITIVEIf You Invested $1000 In Keysight Techs Stock 10 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today
An investment of $1000 in Keysight Technologies stock ten years ago would have grown to approximately $3500 today, excluding reinvested dividends. This return, exceeding 250% over a decade, indicates exceptional performance for the stock, which operates in the electronic test and measurement equipment sector. The steady growth suggests strong demand for its products and services, tied to technological innovation in areas like 5G, aerospace, and defense. For investors, Keysight exemplifies how a company focused on high-value technological niches can generate significant long-term returns.
- 2/23/2026POSITIVEKeysight Stock Rallies After Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates
Keysight Technologies saw its stock rally significantly after releasing its first-quarter earnings report, which surpassed analyst estimates. The electronic measurement solutions leader demonstrated a strong ability to generate profits and revenues above market consensus. This result, known as an 'earnings beat,' is a very strong bullish signal for investors, as it indicates robust operational health and sustained demand for its products and services. The market's immediate positive reaction, with the stock rallying, reflects growing confidence in the company's strategy and future growth prospects. Investors are rewarding Keysight's ability to successfully navigate the complex macroeconomic environment, positioning it favorably against competitors in the technology sector.