(KLIC) Kulicke Soffa Industries - Ratings and Ratios

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

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KLIC EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of KLIC over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": 0.29, "2020-12-31": 0.86, "2021-03-31": 1.26, "2021-06-30": 1.87, "2021-09-30": 2.17, "2021-12-31": 2.19, "2022-03-31": 1.95, "2022-06-30": 2.09, "2022-09-30": 1.19, "2022-12-31": 0.37, "2023-03-31": 0.38, "2023-06-30": 0.55, "2023-09-30": 0.51, "2023-12-31": 0.3, "2024-03-31": -0.95, "2024-06-30": 0.35, "2024-09-30": 0.34, "2024-12-31": 0.37, "2025-03-31": -0.52, "2025-06-30": 0.07,

KLIC Revenue

Revenue of KLIC over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 177.688, 2020-12-31: 267.857, 2021-03-31: 340.163, 2021-06-30: 424.318, 2021-09-30: 485.326, 2021-12-31: 460.888, 2022-03-31: 384.282, 2022-06-30: 372.137, 2022-09-30: 286.313, 2022-12-31: 176.233, 2023-03-31: 173.021, 2023-06-30: 190.917, 2023-09-30: 202.32, 2023-12-31: 171.189, 2024-03-31: 172.074, 2024-06-30: 181.65, 2024-09-30: 181.319, 2024-12-31: 166.124, 2025-03-31: 161.986, 2025-06-30: 148.413,

Description: KLIC Kulicke Soffa Industries

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 1,897m
Sub-Industry Semiconductor Materials & Equipment
IPO / Inception 1990-03-26

KLIC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -19.7%
Fundamental 45.2%
Dividend Rating 54.3%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -12.4%
Analyst Rating 4.0 of 5

KLIC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.66%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.71%
Annual Growth 5y 9.99%
Payout Consistency 21.5%
Payout Ratio 3.2%

KLIC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 65.6%
Growth Correlation 12m -66.7%
Growth Correlation 5y -22.7%
CAGR 5y 2.37%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.05
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 0.13
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.24
Alpha 0.06
Beta 0.783
Volatility 32.72%
Current Volume 993.2k
Average Volume 20d 440.9k
Stop Loss 39.8 (-3.2%)
Signal 0.32

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
(C) 0.02 = EBIT TTM 24.0m / Avg Total Assets 1.19b
(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) 45.21

1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50
2. FCF Yield 8.38% = 4.19
3. FCF Margin 18.40% = 4.60
4. Debt/Equity 0.13 = 2.49
5. Debt/Ebitda 2.47 = -0.90
6. ROIC - WACC -6.32% = -7.90
7. RoE 0.66% = 0.05
8. Rev. Trend -68.37% = -5.13
9. EPS Trend -54.08% = -2.70

What is the price of KLIC shares?

As of September 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 41.13 with a total of 993,247 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +8.35%, over one month by +12.38%, over three months by +17.05% and over the past year by +4.01%.

Is Kulicke Soffa Industries a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Kulicke Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC) is currently (September 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 45.21 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of KLIC is around 38.56 USD . This means that KLIC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -6.25%.

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 40.6 -1.3%
Analysts Target Price 40.6 -1.3%
ValueRay Target Price 43 4.5%

Last update: 2025-09-04 04:41

KLIC Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 1.90b (1.90b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 556.5m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 404.1111
P/E Forward = 33.7838
P/S = 2.883
P/B = 2.2738
P/EG = 1.31
Beta = 1.523
Revenue TTM = 657.8m USD
EBIT TTM = 24.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 42.8m USD
Long Term Debt = 98.9m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 6.57m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 105.5m USD (Calculated: Short Term 6.57m + Long Term 98.9m)
Net Debt = -210.1m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.45b USD (1.90b + Debt 105.5m - CCE 556.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 193.4 (Ebit TTM 24.0m / Interest Expense TTM 124.0k)
FCF Yield = 8.38% (FCF TTM 121.1m / Enterprise Value 1.45b)
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)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 0.81 (Enterprise Value 1.45b / Book Value Of Equity 1.79b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.03% (Interest Expense 32.0k / Debt 105.5m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = 18.9m (EBIT 24.0m * (1 - 21.00%))
Current Ratio = 4.94 (Total Current Assets 930.2m / Total Current Liabilities 188.5m)
Debt / Equity = 0.13 (Debt 105.5m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 837.5m)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.47 (Net Debt -210.1m / EBITDA 42.8m)
Debt / FCF = 0.87 (Debt 105.5m / FCF TTM 121.1m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 904.6m (last 4 quarters mean)
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 = 2.39% (Ebit 24.0m / (Equity 904.6m + L.T.Debt 98.9m))
RoIC = 2.09% (NOPAT 18.9m / Invested Capital 904.6m)
WACC = 8.41% (E(1.90b)/V(2.00b) * Re(8.88%)) + (D(105.5m)/V(2.00b) * Rd(0.03%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.00 | Cagr: -0.99%
Discount Rate = 8.88% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 66.76% ; FCFE base≈94.2m ; Y1≈61.9m ; Y5≈28.3m
Fair Price DCF = 9.30 (DCF Value 485.1m / Shares Outstanding 52.1m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -54.08 | EPS CAGR: -64.31% | SUE: 0.02 | # QB: False
Revenue Correlation: -68.37 | Revenue CAGR: -21.25%

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