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KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:KLIC - US5012421013 - Common Stock

49.46 USD
+1.89 (+3.97%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 10:09:05 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

KLIC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. While KLIC has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. KLIC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KLIC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KLIC had a positive cash flow from operations.
KLIC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
KLIC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
KLIC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKLIC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

KLIC's Return On Assets of 0.02% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KLIC outperforms 50.89% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 0.03%, KLIC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.02%
ROE 0.03%
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
KLIC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKLIC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

KLIC has a Profit Margin of 0.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KLIC outperforms 51.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KLIC has declined.
KLIC's Gross Margin of 42.49% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KLIC outperforms 47.32% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KLIC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.03%
GM 42.49%
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%
KLIC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKLIC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KLIC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, KLIC has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for KLIC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
KLIC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
KLIC Yearly Shares OutstandingKLIC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
KLIC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKLIC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

KLIC has an Altman-Z score of 8.05. This indicates that KLIC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KLIC has a better Altman-Z score (8.05) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
KLIC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 8.05
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.39%
KLIC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKLIC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.79 indicates that KLIC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 4.79, KLIC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
KLIC has a Quick Ratio of 3.94. This indicates that KLIC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KLIC has a Quick ratio of 3.94. This is in the better half of the industry: KLIC outperforms 74.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.79
Quick Ratio 3.94
KLIC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKLIC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 400.00% over the past year.
KLIC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -26.93% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KLIC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.38% in the last year.
KLIC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)400%
EPS 3Y-70.02%
EPS 5Y-26.93%
EPS Q2Q%-17.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-24.23%
Revenue growth 5Y0.97%
Sales Q2Q%-2.07%

3.2 Future

KLIC is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 243.72% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KLIC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 17.43% on average per year.
EPS Next Y665.42%
EPS Next 2Y243.72%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year18.61%
Revenue Next 2Y17.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
KLIC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKLIC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
KLIC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKLIC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 247.30, which means the current valuation is very expensive for KLIC.
KLIC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
KLIC is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
KLIC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.31.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KLIC is valued a bit cheaper than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.40, KLIC is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 247.3
Fwd PE 32.31
KLIC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKLIC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200

4.2 Price Multiples

KLIC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KLIC is cheaper than 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.88
EV/EBITDA N/A
KLIC Per share dataKLIC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
KLIC's earnings are expected to grow with 243.72% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y243.72%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KLIC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.82%.
KLIC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.22. KLIC pays more dividend than 86.61% of the companies in the same industry.
KLIC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.82%

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.
KLIC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.13%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
KLIC Yearly Dividends per shareKLIC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

25382.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KLIC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
KLIC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP25382.63%
EPS Next 2Y243.72%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KLIC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKLIC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M
KLIC Dividend Payout.KLIC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KLIC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES

NASDAQ:KLIC (12/5/2025, 10:09:05 AM)

49.46

+1.89 (+3.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-19 2025-11-19/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners95.24%
Inst Owner Change-4.82%
Ins Owners3.34%
Ins Owner Change3.39%
Market Cap2.59B
Revenue(TTM)654.08M
Net Income(TTM)213.00K
Analysts78.33
Price Target44.88 (-9.26%)
Short Float %2.91%
Short Ratio3.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.82%
Yearly Dividend1.02
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.13%
DP25382.63%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date09-18 2025-09-18 (0.205)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)25.59%
Min EPS beat(2)24.1%
Max EPS beat(2)27.09%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-71.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-364.97%
Max EPS beat(4)29.18%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-93.26%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-47.5%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)-29.97%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.5%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.5%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.03%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.13%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.01%
PT rev (1m)1.93%
PT rev (3m)1.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)33.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)33.51%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)11.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)11.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 247.3
Fwd PE 32.31
P/S 3.96
P/FCF 26.88
P/OCF 22.8
P/B 3.15
P/tB 3.47
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.2
EY0.4%
EPS(NY)1.53
Fwd EY3.1%
FCF(TTM)1.84
FCFY3.72%
OCF(TTM)2.17
OCFY4.39%
SpS12.49
BVpS15.69
TBVpS14.25
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.02%
ROE 0.03%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.03%
GM 42.49%
FCFM 14.73%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 95.71%
Cap/Sales 2.63%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 45240.4%
Current Ratio 4.79
Quick Ratio 3.94
Altman-Z 8.05
F-Score8
WACC10.39%
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)400%
EPS 3Y-70.02%
EPS 5Y-26.93%
EPS Q2Q%-17.65%
EPS Next Y665.42%
EPS Next 2Y243.72%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-24.23%
Revenue growth 5Y0.97%
Sales Q2Q%-2.07%
Revenue Next Year18.61%
Revenue Next 2Y17.43%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y12.62%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1402.33%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y547.2%
FCF growth 3Y-35.98%
FCF growth 5Y3.11%
OCF growth 1Y265.9%
OCF growth 3Y-33.73%
OCF growth 5Y3.77%

KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES / KLIC FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to KLIC.


What is the valuation status of KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 3 / 10.


What is the valuation of KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) is 247.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.15.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for KLIC stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) is expected to grow by 665.42% in the next year.