Discontinued — last reported Q4 '21
Business Segments · Gross Profit
Equipment And Solutions — Gross Profit
MKS Instruments Equipment And Solutions — Gross Profit decreased by 14.9% to $18.30M in Q4 2021 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2019
Last reportedQ4 2021
Rolls up toGross Profit
How to read this metric
Higher gross profit suggests strong pricing power or effective cost management in the manufacturing process.
Detailed definition
This represents the revenue from the Equipment and Solutions segment minus the direct costs of goods sold associated wit...
Peer comparison
Comparable to segment gross margin performance in capital equipment manufacturing companies.
Metric ID:
mksi_segment_equipment_and_solutions_gross_profitHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $52.80M | $21.50M | $18.30M |
| QoQ Change | — | -59.3% | -14.9% |
Range$18.30M – $52.80M
Current Streak2+ quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MKS Instruments's equipment and solutions — gross profit?
- MKS Instruments (MKSI) reported equipment and solutions — gross profit of $18.30M in Q4 2021.
- What does equipment and solutions — gross profit mean?
- The profit earned by the Equipment and Solutions segment after accounting for direct production costs.