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KULICKE & SOFFA INDUSTRIES (KLIC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:KLIC - US5012421013 - Common Stock

38.86 USD
-0.88 (-2.21%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 8:24:38 PM
38.86 USD
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After Hours: 10/17/2025, 8:24:38 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, KLIC scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KLIC was compared to 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for KLIC as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the 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 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

KLIC's Return On Assets of 0.53% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KLIC outperforms 52.68% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 0.71%, KLIC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.53%
ROE 0.71%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)8.51%
ROA(5y)10.68%
ROE(3y)11.28%
ROE(5y)14.85%
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 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 0.90%, KLIC is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
KLIC has a Gross Margin of 43.23%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KLIC outperforms 47.32% of its industry peers.
KLIC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.9%
GM 43.23%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.07%
GM growth 5Y-4.19%
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 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.
The number of shares outstanding for KLIC has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, KLIC has less shares outstanding
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 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 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

KLIC has an Altman-Z score of 7.00. This indicates that KLIC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
KLIC's Altman-Z score of 7.00 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KLIC outperforms 65.18% 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 7
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.58%
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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.94 indicates that KLIC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KLIC (4.94) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
KLIC has a Quick Ratio of 4.10. This indicates that KLIC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
KLIC has a better Quick ratio (4.10) than 73.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.94
Quick Ratio 4.1
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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KLIC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.81%, which is quite impressive.
KLIC shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -38.37% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -9.54% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.81%
EPS 3Y-81.34%
EPS 5Y-38.37%
EPS Q2Q%-80%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-22.51%
Revenue growth 5Y5.51%
Sales Q2Q%-18.3%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, KLIC will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 282.81% on average per year.
KLIC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.13% yearly.
EPS Next Y263.12%
EPS Next 2Y487.12%
EPS Next 3Y282.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.31%
Revenue Next 2Y4.28%
Revenue Next 3Y8.13%
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.
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

KLIC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 149.46.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as KLIC.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KLIC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say KLIC is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.18 indicates a quite expensive valuation of KLIC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of KLIC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: KLIC is cheaper than 64.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.94. KLIC is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 149.46
Fwd PE 28.18
KLIC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKLIC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100

4.2 Price Multiples

KLIC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KLIC is cheaper than 90.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 16.74
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

KLIC's 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 282.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y487.12%
EPS Next 3Y282.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KLIC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.06%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KLIC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.13. KLIC pays more dividend than 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
KLIC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.06%

5.2 History

The dividend of KLIC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.58%!
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)10.58%
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

733.52% 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.
DP733.52%
EPS Next 2Y487.12%
EPS Next 3Y282.81%
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 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 (10/17/2025, 8:24:38 PM)

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GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-12 2025-11-12/amc
Inst Owners95.24%
Inst Owner Change0.9%
Ins Owners3.34%
Ins Owner Change3.21%
Market Cap2.03B
Analysts78.33
Price Target44.03 (13.3%)
Short Float %2.82%
Short Ratio2.7
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.06%
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.58%
DP733.52%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
Ex-Date09-18 2025-09-18 (0.205)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-168.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-364.97%
Max EPS beat(2)27.09%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-78.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-364.97%
Max EPS beat(4)29.18%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-94.19%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-47.95%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)-31.49%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.02%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.58%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.02%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.46%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.23%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.24%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.97%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)33.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)103.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 149.46
Fwd PE 28.18
P/S 3.08
P/FCF 16.74
P/OCF 14.71
P/B 2.42
P/tB 2.66
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY0.67%
EPS(NY)1.38
Fwd EY3.55%
FCF(TTM)2.32
FCFY5.97%
OCF(TTM)2.64
OCFY6.8%
SpS12.61
BVpS16.06
TBVpS14.61
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.53%
ROE 0.71%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 0.9%
GM 43.23%
FCFM 18.4%
ROA(3y)8.51%
ROA(5y)10.68%
ROE(3y)11.28%
ROE(5y)14.85%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.07%
GM growth 5Y-4.19%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.58
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 89%
Cap/Sales 2.54%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 2034.35%
Current Ratio 4.94
Quick Ratio 4.1
Altman-Z 7
F-Score8
WACC11.58%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)108.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.27%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.64%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.81%
EPS 3Y-81.34%
EPS 5Y-38.37%
EPS Q2Q%-80%
EPS Next Y263.12%
EPS Next 2Y487.12%
EPS Next 3Y282.81%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-22.51%
Revenue growth 5Y5.51%
Sales Q2Q%-18.3%
Revenue Next Year-8.31%
Revenue Next 2Y4.28%
Revenue Next 3Y8.13%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-32.96%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year236.94%
EBIT Next 3Y189.32%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-26.54%
FCF growth 3Y-62.27%
FCF growth 5Y-22.8%
OCF growth 1Y-35.16%
OCF growth 3Y-53.06%
OCF growth 5Y-14.01%