(KLIC) Kulicke Soffa Industries - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NASDAQ •
Country: Singapore •
Currency: USD •
Type: Common Stock •
ISIN: US5012421013
Ball Bonder, Wedge Bonder, Die Attach, Spare Tools, Service
EPS (Earnings per Share)
Revenue
Dividends
| Dividend Yield | 1.77% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 2.70% |
| Yield CAGR 5y | 12.64% |
| Payout Consistency | 21.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 4.1% |
| Risk via 5d forecast | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 35.3% |
| Value at Risk 5%th | 55.2% |
| Relative Tail Risk | -5.13% |
| Reward TTM | |
|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.13 |
| Alpha | -28.66 |
| CAGR/Max DD | 0.07 |
| Character TTM | |
|---|---|
| Hurst Exponent | 0.521 |
| Beta | 1.517 |
| Beta Downside | 1.469 |
| Drawdowns 3y | |
|---|---|
| Max DD | 52.47% |
| Mean DD | 22.05% |
| Median DD | 20.30% |
Description: KLIC Kulicke Soffa Industries November 12, 2025
Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) designs, manufactures, and sells capital equipment for semiconductor assembly, operating through four segments: Ball Bonding Equipment, Wedge Bonding Equipment, Advanced Solutions, and Aftermarket Products & Services (APS). Its product portfolio includes ball-bonding, wafer-level bonding, wedge-bonding, and advanced display, die-attach, and thermocompression systems, plus spare parts and service contracts.
The company derives most of its revenue from integrated device manufacturers, outsourced assembly and test providers, and automotive electronics suppliers, with a geographic focus on the United States and the Asia-Pacific region. Recent quarterly filings (Q2 2024) show a 7% year-over-year revenue increase to $312 million, driven by higher demand for AI-focused chips and automotive electrification. Capital expenditures have risen to roughly 4% of sales, reflecting a broader industry trend of expanding capacity to meet the 2025-2026 semiconductor supply-chain rebound.
For a deeper quantitative view, you might explore KLIC’s metrics and analyst commentary on ValueRay.
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5
| Net Income (213.0k TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 39.2m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.09 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 7.53pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 109.1% (prev 114.9%; Δ -5.79pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.10 (>3.0%) and CFO 113.6m > Net Income 213.0k (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-177.2m) to EBITDA (38.6m) ratio: -4.59 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 4.79 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (52.5m) change vs 12m ago -4.39% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 42.03% (prev 37.33%; Δ 4.70pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 55.80% (prev 56.95%; Δ -1.15pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 153.8 (EBITDA TTM 38.6m / Interest Expense TTM 134.0k) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 14.56
| (A) 0.65 = (Total Current Assets 901.5m - Total Current Liabilities 188.2m) / Total Assets 1.10b |
| (B) 1.09 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.20b / Total Assets 1.10b |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: 1.09 — check mapping/units |
| (C) 0.02 = EBIT TTM 20.6m / Avg Total Assets 1.17b |
| (D) 6.35 = Book Value of Equity 1.80b / Total Liabilities 282.9m |
| Total Rating: 14.56 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 41.29
| 1. Piotroski 6.50pt |
| 2. FCF Yield 4.74% |
| 3. FCF Margin 14.73% |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.05 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda -4.59 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -9.19)% |
| 7. RoE 0.02% |
| 8. Rev. Trend -80.99% |
| 9. EPS Trend -74.06% |
What is the price of KLIC shares?
As of December 24, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 46.26 with a total of 386,681 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.81%, over one month by +11.84%, over three months by +8.22% and over the past year by -0.41%.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.81%, over one month by +11.84%, over three months by +8.22% and over the past year by -0.41%.
Is KLIC a buy, sell or hold?
Kulicke Soffa Industries has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00.
Therefore, it is recommended to buy KLIC.
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 1
- Hold: 2
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the KLIC price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 46 | -0.6% |
| Analysts Target Price | 46 | -0.6% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 49.4 | 6.8% |
KLIC Fundamental Data Overview December 17, 2025
Market Cap USD = 2.50b (2.50b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Forward = 34.3643
P/S = 3.8275
P/B = 3.0647
P/EG = 1.31
Beta = 1.637
Revenue TTM = 654.1m USD
EBIT TTM = 20.6m USD
EBITDA TTM = 38.6m USD
Long Term Debt = 38.5m USD (from capitalLeaseObligations, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 6.18m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 38.5m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -177.2m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 2.03b USD (2.50b + Debt 38.5m - CCE 510.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 153.8 (Ebit TTM 20.6m / Interest Expense TTM 134.0k)
FCF Yield = 4.74% (FCF TTM 96.4m / Enterprise Value 2.03b)
FCF Margin = 14.73% (FCF TTM 96.4m / Revenue TTM 654.1m)
Net Margin = 0.03% (Net Income TTM 213.0k / Revenue TTM 654.1m)
Gross Margin = 42.03% ((Revenue TTM 654.1m - Cost of Revenue TTM 379.2m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 45.56% (prev 46.45%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.84 (Enterprise Value 2.03b / Total Assets 1.10b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.10% (Interest Expense 39.0k / Debt 38.5m)
Taxrate = 4.81% (322.0k / 6.70m)
NOPAT = 19.6m (EBIT 20.6m * (1 - 4.81%))
Current Ratio = 4.79 (Total Current Assets 901.5m / Total Current Liabilities 188.2m)
Debt / Equity = 0.05 (Debt 38.5m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 821.5m)
Debt / EBITDA = -4.59 (Net Debt -177.2m / EBITDA 38.6m)
Debt / FCF = -1.84 (Net Debt -177.2m / FCF TTM 96.4m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 874.0m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 0.02% (Net Income 213.0k / Total Assets 1.10b)
RoE = 0.02% (Net Income TTM 213.0k / Total Stockholder Equity 874.0m)
RoCE = 2.26% (EBIT 20.6m / Capital Employed (Equity 874.0m + L.T.Debt 38.5m))
RoIC = 2.24% (NOPAT 19.6m / Invested Capital 874.0m)
WACC = 11.44% (E(2.50b)/V(2.54b) * Re(11.61%) + D(38.5m)/V(2.54b) * Rd(0.10%) * (1-Tc(0.05)))
Discount Rate = 11.61% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -4.08%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 56.26% ; FCFE base≈63.8m ; Y1≈41.9m ; Y5≈19.1m
Fair Price DCF = 4.49 (DCF Value 235.1m / Shares Outstanding 52.4m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -74.06 | EPS CAGR: -42.22% | SUE: 0.13 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -80.99 | Revenue CAGR: -22.46% | SUE: 3.99 | # QB: 2
EPS next Quarter (2026-03-31): EPS=0.34 | Chg30d=+0.082 | Revisions Net=+4 | Analysts=4
EPS current Year (2026-09-30): EPS=1.50 | Chg30d=+0.145 | Revisions Net=+3 | Growth EPS=+613.1% | Growth Revenue=+18.4%
EPS next Year (2027-09-30): EPS=2.08 | Chg30d=-0.120 | Revisions Net=+0 | Growth EPS=+38.9% | Growth Revenue=+8.2%
P/E Forward = 34.3643
P/S = 3.8275
P/B = 3.0647
P/EG = 1.31
Beta = 1.637
Revenue TTM = 654.1m USD
EBIT TTM = 20.6m USD
EBITDA TTM = 38.6m USD
Long Term Debt = 38.5m USD (from capitalLeaseObligations, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 6.18m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 38.5m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -177.2m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 2.03b USD (2.50b + Debt 38.5m - CCE 510.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 153.8 (Ebit TTM 20.6m / Interest Expense TTM 134.0k)
FCF Yield = 4.74% (FCF TTM 96.4m / Enterprise Value 2.03b)
FCF Margin = 14.73% (FCF TTM 96.4m / Revenue TTM 654.1m)
Net Margin = 0.03% (Net Income TTM 213.0k / Revenue TTM 654.1m)
Gross Margin = 42.03% ((Revenue TTM 654.1m - Cost of Revenue TTM 379.2m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 45.56% (prev 46.45%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.84 (Enterprise Value 2.03b / Total Assets 1.10b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.10% (Interest Expense 39.0k / Debt 38.5m)
Taxrate = 4.81% (322.0k / 6.70m)
NOPAT = 19.6m (EBIT 20.6m * (1 - 4.81%))
Current Ratio = 4.79 (Total Current Assets 901.5m / Total Current Liabilities 188.2m)
Debt / Equity = 0.05 (Debt 38.5m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 821.5m)
Debt / EBITDA = -4.59 (Net Debt -177.2m / EBITDA 38.6m)
Debt / FCF = -1.84 (Net Debt -177.2m / FCF TTM 96.4m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 874.0m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 0.02% (Net Income 213.0k / Total Assets 1.10b)
RoE = 0.02% (Net Income TTM 213.0k / Total Stockholder Equity 874.0m)
RoCE = 2.26% (EBIT 20.6m / Capital Employed (Equity 874.0m + L.T.Debt 38.5m))
RoIC = 2.24% (NOPAT 19.6m / Invested Capital 874.0m)
WACC = 11.44% (E(2.50b)/V(2.54b) * Re(11.61%) + D(38.5m)/V(2.54b) * Rd(0.10%) * (1-Tc(0.05)))
Discount Rate = 11.61% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -4.08%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 56.26% ; FCFE base≈63.8m ; Y1≈41.9m ; Y5≈19.1m
Fair Price DCF = 4.49 (DCF Value 235.1m / Shares Outstanding 52.4m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -74.06 | EPS CAGR: -42.22% | SUE: 0.13 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -80.99 | Revenue CAGR: -22.46% | SUE: 3.99 | # QB: 2
EPS next Quarter (2026-03-31): EPS=0.34 | Chg30d=+0.082 | Revisions Net=+4 | Analysts=4
EPS current Year (2026-09-30): EPS=1.50 | Chg30d=+0.145 | Revisions Net=+3 | Growth EPS=+613.1% | Growth Revenue=+18.4%
EPS next Year (2027-09-30): EPS=2.08 | Chg30d=-0.120 | Revisions Net=+0 | Growth EPS=+38.9% | Growth Revenue=+8.2%
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