KLAC vs TER
KLA Corporation and Teradyne, both Technology
KLA Corporation is the larger company at $339B against $69B. On trailing earnings TER is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 49.9 against 50.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year TER returned +247% against +109% for KLAC. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts KLAC ahead, 9/10 against 8/10.
| Figure | KLAC | TER |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $185 | $363 |
| Market cap | $339B | $69B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 50.3 | 49.9 |
| Dividend yield | 3.7% | 0.1% |
| 1-year return | +109% | +247% |
| 5-year return | +458% | +192% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
KLA Corporation
Revenue of $3.7B in Q4 2026, net income $1.4B. Its largest reported line is Wafer Inspection, 51% of the disclosed total.
Teradyne
Revenue of $1.3B in Q2 2026, net income $375M. Its largest reported line is Semiconductor Test, 80% of the disclosed total.
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