MKSI or HOCPY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

A comparison of two Electronics - Miscellaneous Products stocks, MKS (MKSI) and Hoya Corp. (HOCPY), both holding a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). MKSI is identified as the superior value opportunity with a forward P/E of 18.85 and PEG ratio of 0.52, earning a Value grade of B. HOCPY has a higher forward P/E of 29.93 and PEG ratio of 3.27, receiving a Value grade of D.