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(KLIC) Kulicke Soffa Industries - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US5012421013

Wire Bonders, Die Bonders, Wedge Bonders, Optoelectronic Tools, Inspection

KLIC EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): -10.93%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): -39.7%

KLIC Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): -21.25%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): -68.4%

Description: KLIC Kulicke Soffa Industries August 13, 2025

Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc (NASDAQ:KLIC) is a US-based company operating in the Semiconductor Materials & Equipment sub-industry. The companys quarterly tax provision is a critical aspect of its financial reporting, influencing its overall profitability and cash flow.

To evaluate KLICs performance, key metrics such as revenue growth, gross margin, and operating expenses should be examined. The companys ability to manage its tax provision effectively is crucial, as it directly impacts its net income. A thorough analysis of KLICs tax provision would involve assessing its effective tax rate, deferred tax assets, and liabilities.

From a valuation perspective, KLICs market capitalization stands at $1.85 billion, with a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 32.79, indicating a relatively high valuation compared to its expected earnings. The companys return on equity (RoE) is 0.66, suggesting a relatively low return on shareholders equity. Key economic drivers for KLIC include demand for semiconductor equipment, technological advancements, and global economic trends.

To gauge KLICs financial health, investors should monitor KPIs such as days inventory outstanding, accounts receivable turnover, and capital expenditure as a percentage of revenue. Additionally, analyzing the companys cash flow generation, debt-to-equity ratio, and interest coverage ratio would provide valuable insights into its financial stability and ability to invest in growth opportunities.

KLIC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	2,097m
Sub-Industry	Semiconductor Materials & Equipment
IPO / Inception	1990-03-26

KLIC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	-24.4%
Fundamental	50.2%
Dividend Rating	49.3%
Return 12m vs S&P 500	-26.3%
Analyst Rating	4.0 of 5

KLIC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	2.04%
Yield on Cost 5y	3.13%
Annual Growth 5y	12.64%
Payout Consistency	21.5%
Payout Ratio	905.6%

KLIC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	68.9%
Growth Correlation 12m	-41.5%
Growth Correlation 5y	-35.5%
CAGR 5y	-0.62%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio)	-0.01
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio)	-0.03
Sharpe Ratio 12m	-0.24
Alpha	-38.79
Beta	1.578
Volatility	38.65%
Current Volume	477.5k
Average Volume 20d	448.3k
Stop Loss	38.6 (-4%)
Signal	0.46

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5

Net Income (5.95m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 39.5m TTM)

FCFTA 0.11 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 6.47pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue 112.8% (prev 116.5%; Δ -3.73pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.12 (>3.0%) and CFO 137.8m > Net Income 5.95m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (-210.1m) to EBITDA (42.8m) ratio: -4.91 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 4.94 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (52.7m) change vs 12m ago -5.44% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 43.18% (prev 45.60%; Δ -2.42pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 55.23% (prev 57.84%; Δ -2.61pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 193.4 (EBITDA TTM 42.8m / Interest Expense TTM 124.0k) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 14.51

(A) 0.66 = (Total Current Assets 930.2m - Total Current Liabilities 188.5m) / Total Assets 1.12b

(B) 1.07 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.20b / Total Assets 1.12b

warn (B) unusual magnitude: 1.07 — check mapping/units

(D) 6.25 = Book Value of Equity 1.79b / Total Liabilities 287.4m

Total Rating: 14.51 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 50.23

1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50

2. FCF Yield 7.68% = 3.84

3. FCF Margin 18.40% = 4.60

4. Debt/Equity 0.04 = 2.50

5. Debt/Ebitda -4.91 = 2.50

6. ROIC - WACC (= -5.32)% = -6.65

7. RoE 0.66% = 0.05

8. Rev. Trend -68.37% = -5.13

9. EPS Trend -39.75% = -1.99

What is the price of KLIC shares?

As of November 04, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 40.22 with a total of 477,501 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.49%, over one month by -0.30%, over three months by +23.05% and over the past year by -10.57%.

Is Kulicke Soffa Industries a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Kulicke Soffa Industries is currently (November 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 50.23 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KLIC is around 38.70 USD . This means that KLIC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -3.78%.

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	41.6	3.4%
Analysts Target Price	41.6	3.4%
ValueRay Target Price	44.4	10.3%

KLIC Fundamental Data Overview November 04, 2025

Market Cap USD = 2.10b (2.10b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 446.8889
P/E Forward = 38.0228
P/S = 3.1881
P/B = 2.5602
P/EG = 1.31
Beta = 1.578
Revenue TTM = 657.8m USD
EBIT TTM = 24.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 42.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 36.3m USD (from capitalLeaseObligations, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 6.57m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 36.3m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -210.1m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.58b USD (2.10b + Debt 36.3m - CCE 556.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 193.4 (Ebit TTM 24.0m / Interest Expense TTM 124.0k)
FCF Yield = 7.68% (FCF TTM 121.1m / Enterprise Value 1.58b)
FCF Margin = 18.40% (FCF TTM 121.1m / Revenue TTM 657.8m)
Net Margin = 0.90% (Net Income TTM 5.95m / Revenue TTM 657.8m)
Gross Margin = 43.18% ((Revenue TTM 657.8m - Cost of Revenue TTM 373.8m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 46.45% (prev 24.93%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.40 (Enterprise Value 1.58b / Total Assets 1.12b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.09% (Interest Expense 32.0k / Debt 36.3m)
Taxrate = -2687 % (out of range, set to none) (3.17m / -118.0k)
NOPAT = unknown (EBIT/Op.Income or Taxrate missing)
Current Ratio = 4.94 (Total Current Assets 930.2m / Total Current Liabilities 188.5m)
Debt / Equity = 0.04 (Debt 36.3m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 837.5m)
Debt / EBITDA = -4.91 (Net Debt -210.1m / EBITDA 42.8m)
Debt / FCF = -1.74 (Net Debt -210.1m / FCF TTM 121.1m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 904.6m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 0.53% (Net Income 5.95m / Total Assets 1.12b)
RoE = 0.66% (Net Income TTM 5.95m / Total Stockholder Equity 904.6m)
RoCE = 2.55% (EBIT 24.0m / Capital Employed (Equity 904.6m + L.T.Debt 36.3m))
RoIC = 6.31% (EBIT 24.0m / (Assets 1.12b - Curr.Liab 188.5m - Cash 556.5m))
WACC = 11.63% (E(2.10b)/V(2.13b) * Re(11.83%) + (debt cost/tax rate unavailable))
Discount Rate = 11.83% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -3.87%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 55.51% ; FCFE base≈94.2m ; Y1≈61.9m ; Y5≈28.3m
Fair Price DCF = 6.52 (DCF Value 339.9m / Shares Outstanding 52.1m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -39.75 | EPS CAGR: -10.93% | SUE: -0.46 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -68.37 | Revenue CAGR: -21.25% | SUE: 1.67 | # QB: 1

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