KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:KLIC • US5012421013
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66.145 USD
+1.77 (+2.76%)
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This KLIC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. KLIC Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- KLIC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year KLIC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years KLIC 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years KLIC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -5.80%, KLIC is doing worse than 66.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of KLIC (-7.83%) is worse than 64.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.8% | ||
| ROE | -7.83% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-0.58%
ROA(5y)9.7%
ROE(3y)-0.81%
ROE(5y)13.48%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KLIC has declined.
- KLIC has a Gross Margin (42.15%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KLIC has declined.
- The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for KLIC so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 42.15% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-89.59%
PM growth 5Y-67.06%
GM growth 3Y-5.13%
GM growth 5Y-2.33%
2. KLIC Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- KLIC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- KLIC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- KLIC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- There is no outstanding debt for KLIC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 9.79 indicates that KLIC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- KLIC has a better Altman-Z score (9.79) than 70.43% of its industry peers.
- There is no outstanding debt for KLIC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.79 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.45%
2.3 Liquidity
- KLIC has a Current Ratio of 4.64. This indicates that KLIC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- KLIC has a better Current ratio (4.64) than 67.83% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.75 indicates that KLIC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.75, KLIC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.75 |
3. KLIC Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- KLIC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 145.45%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, KLIC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -26.93% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.94% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.97% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)145.45%
EPS 3Y-70.02%
EPS 5Y-26.93%
EPS Q2Q%18.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-24.23%
Revenue growth 5Y0.97%
Sales Q2Q%20.17%
3.2 Future
- KLIC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 308.83% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, KLIC will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 26.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1237.56%
EPS Next 2Y308.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year43.9%
Revenue Next 2Y26.92%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. KLIC Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 244.98 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KLIC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KLIC is on the same level as its industry peers.
- KLIC is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- KLIC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.79.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KLIC is valued cheaper than 86.09% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. KLIC is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 244.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- KLIC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. KLIC is cheaper than 71.30% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 45.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- KLIC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as KLIC's earnings are expected to grow with 308.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y308.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. KLIC Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.29%, KLIC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.49, KLIC pays a better dividend. On top of this KLIC pays more dividend than 86.96% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- KLIC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of KLIC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.13%!
- KLIC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- As KLIC did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.13%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
- KLIC has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- The dividend of KLIC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-83.55%
EPS Next 2Y308.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KLIC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
66.145
+1.77 (+2.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-04 2026-02-04/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/amc
Inst Owners91.14%
Inst Owner Change-0.98%
Ins Owners1.06%
Ins Owner Change1.19%
Market Cap3.46B
Revenue(TTM)687.58M
Net Income(TTM)-64.63M
Analysts78
Price Target68 (2.8%)
Short Float %2.57%
Short Ratio1.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.13%
DP-83.55%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date03-19 2026-03-19 (0.205)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)27.15%
Min EPS beat(2)24.1%
Max EPS beat(2)30.19%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-70.9%
Min EPS beat(4)-364.97%
Max EPS beat(4)30.19%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-91.24%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-49.12%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)-28.89%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.98%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.43%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.98%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.36%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.71%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.68%
PT rev (1m)24.61%
PT rev (3m)38.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)99.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)75.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)75.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)22.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)19.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)20.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 244.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.79 | ||
| P/S | 5.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 45.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 40.38 | ||
| P/B | 4.2 | ||
| P/tB | 4.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.27
EY0.41%
EPS(NY)3.34
Fwd EY5.05%
FCF(TTM)1.45
FCFY2.2%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY2.48%
SpS13.14
BVpS15.77
TBVpS14.34
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.8% | ||
| ROE | -7.83% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 42.15% | ||
| FCFM | 11.06% |
ROA(3y)-0.58%
ROA(5y)9.7%
ROE(3y)-0.81%
ROE(5y)13.48%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-89.59%
PM growth 5Y-67.06%
GM growth 3Y-5.13%
GM growth 5Y-2.33%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.79 |
F-Score6
WACC11.45%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)104.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)107.55%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)145.45%
EPS 3Y-70.02%
EPS 5Y-26.93%
EPS Q2Q%18.92%
EPS Next Y1237.56%
EPS Next 2Y308.83%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.94%
Revenue growth 3Y-24.23%
Revenue growth 5Y0.97%
Sales Q2Q%20.17%
Revenue Next Year43.9%
Revenue Next 2Y26.92%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.74%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year3408.62%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y65.18%
FCF growth 3Y-35.98%
FCF growth 5Y3.11%
OCF growth 1Y5.88%
OCF growth 3Y-33.73%
OCF growth 5Y3.77%
KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES / KLIC Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KLIC.
What is the valuation status for KLIC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of KLIC stock?
KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) is 244.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.2.
What is the financial health of KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) stock?
The financial health rating of KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) is 9 / 10.