KLIC
BEARISH
$77.46
Live
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $66.67
(-13.9%)
$28.11
52W Range
$80.97
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 13, 2026
Market cap
$4.05B
P/E
N/A
ROE
-7.2%
Profit margin
-9.4%
Debt/Equity
0.04
Dividend yield
1.06%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
KLIC exhibits severe fundamental deterioration as evidenced by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 and a negative ROE of -7.19%. While the company maintains a strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 4.64 and negligible debt, the stock is currently trading at a significant premium to its analyst target price of $66.67. The massive 168% one-year price surge is disconnected from earnings, which have plummeted by 78.8% YoY. Combined with aggressive insider selling and an unsustainable dividend payout ratio, the risk-to-reward profile is unfavorable.
Key Strengths
Exceptionally low leverage (Debt/Equity 0.04)
Strong short-term liquidity (Current Ratio 4.64)
Robust revenue growth (20.20% YoY)
Healthy gross margins (48.31%)
Strong historical 1-year price momentum
Key Risks
Severe fundamental weakness (Piotroski F-Score 2/9)
Earnings collapse (-78.8% YoY growth)
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio (20,500%)
Heavy insider selling ($7.08M in net sales)
Trading significantly above analyst target price ($77.46 vs $66.67)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$66.67
-13.9% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
34
Weak
30
45
70
20
5
AI Verdict
Overvalued and Fundamentally Weak
Key drivers: Piotroski F-Score, Earnings Growth Divergence, Insider Activity, Dividend Sustainability
Confidence
90%
Value
30/100
P/B and P/S ratios suggest a premium valuation not supported by current earnings.
Positives
- Forward P/E is moderate at 23.64
Watchpoints
- Price/Book is high at 4.91
- Trading ~16% above analyst target price
Future
45/100
Revenue growth is not translating into bottom-line profitability.
Positives
- Strong top-line revenue growth (20%)
Watchpoints
- Severe earnings contraction
- Negative profit margins
Past
70/100
Price performance has been driven by momentum rather than fundamental health.
Positives
- Exceptional 1-year return (+168.4%)
- Consistent earnings beats in recent quarters
Watchpoints
- Extreme volatility in EPS surprises
Health
20/100
Strong balance sheet liquidity is offset by poor operational efficiency and profitability.
Positives
- Very low debt levels
- High current ratio
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates poor financial health
- Negative ROE
Dividend
5/100
Dividend is likely to be cut or suspended given the lack of earnings coverage.
Positives
- Positive yield (1.06%)
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 20,500% is mathematically unsustainable
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$77.46
Analyst Target
$66.67
Upside/Downside
-13.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for KLIC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KLIC
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.
Primary
|
+55.8% | +63.0% | +168.4% | +104.4% | +18.5% | +20.9% |
|
ACIW
ACI Worldwide, Inc.
Peer
|
-1.8% | +69.4% | -22.1% | -20.7% | -1.4% | -6.5% |
|
AVT
Avnet, Inc.
Peer
|
+47.0% | +23.1% | -3.7% | -3.7% | +3.3% | +0.0% |
|
ITRI
Itron, Inc.
Peer
|
+4.6% | +74.5% | -3.1% | -22.9% | +2.4% | +6.2% |
|
BOX
Box, Inc.
Peer
|
+50.8% | -15.7% | -15.8% | -19.7% | -11.1% | +2.4% |
KLI
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+55.8%
3Y
+63.0%
1Y
+168.4%
6M
+104.4%
1M
+18.5%
1W
+20.9%
ACI
ACI Worldwide, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-1.8%
3Y
+69.4%
1Y
-22.1%
6M
-20.7%
1M
-1.4%
1W
-6.5%
AVT
Avnet, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+47.0%
3Y
+23.1%
1Y
-3.7%
6M
-3.7%
1M
+3.3%
1W
+0.0%
ITR
Itron, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+4.6%
3Y
+74.5%
1Y
-3.1%
6M
-22.9%
1M
+2.4%
1W
+6.2%
BOX
Box, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+50.8%
3Y
-15.7%
1Y
-15.8%
6M
-19.7%
1M
-11.1%
1W
+2.4%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
23.64
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
4.91
P/S Ratio
5.9
EV/Revenue
5.25
EV/EBITDA
105.52
Market Cap
$4.05B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-9.4%
Operating Margin
9.83%
Gross Margin
48.31%
ROE
-7.19%
ROA
0.91%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+20.2%
Earnings Growth
-78.8%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+20.17%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-79.4%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.04
Low debt
Current Ratio
4.64
Strong
Quick Ratio
3.54
Excellent
Cash/Share
$9.2
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
49.6%
Op. Margin
8.9%
Net Margin
8.4%
Total Assets
$1.1B
Liabilities
$0.3B
Equity
$0.8B
Debt/Equity
0.35x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
130%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-07
$N/A
2026-02-04
$0.44
+33.3% surprise
2025-11-19
$0.12
+33.3% surprise
2025-08-06
$0.07
+27.3% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing KLIC against 283 companies in the Technology sector
(24 bullish, 95 neutral, 164 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-7.19%
This Stock
vs
-24.99%
Sector Avg
-71.2%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-9.4%
This Stock
vs
-10.83%
Sector Avg
-13.2%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.04
This Stock
vs
0.75
Sector Avg
-94.0%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
20.2%
This Stock
vs
8662.5%
Sector Avg
-99.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
4.64
This Stock
vs
3.75
Sector Avg
+23.8%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KLIC
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $4.05B | - | -7.2% | -9.4% | $77.46 | |
|
ACIW
ACI Worldwide, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $4.1B | 18.41 | 15.4% | 12.9% | $39.77 | Compare |
|
AVT
Avnet, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $4.13B | 18.97 | 4.7% | 1.0% | $50.83 | Compare |
|
ITRI
Itron, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $4.17B | 14.49 | 19.3% | 12.7% | $94.19 | Compare |
|
BOX
Box, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $3.79B | 21.35 | 204.3% | 19.8% | $26.48 | Compare |
KLIC
Kulicke and...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$4.1B
P/E
-
ROE
-7.2%
Price
$77.46
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | YEO MUI SUNG | Director | Stock Award | 675 | - |
| 2026-04-06 | RICHARDSON DAVID JEFFREY | Director | Stock Award | 675 | - |
| 2026-04-06 | OLSON JON A | Director | Stock Award | 675 | - |
| 2026-02-25 | RICHARDSON DAVID JEFFREY | Director | Sale | 9,364 | $676,034 |
| 2026-02-13 | YEO MUI SUNG | Director | Sale | 19,143 | $1,377,974 |
| 2026-02-10 | CHYLAK ROBERT NESTOR | Officer | Sale | 7,098 | $520,116 |
| 2026-02-09 | LIM ZI YAO | General Counsel | Sale | 1,000 | $71,540 |
| 2026-02-05 | WONG NELSON MUNPUN | Officer | Sale | 39,800 | $2,426,837 |
| 2026-01-22 | WONG NELSON MUNPUN | Officer | Sale | 200 | $12,000 |
| 2026-01-12 | WONG NELSON MUNPUN | Officer | Sale | 30,000 | $1,695,780 |
| 2026-01-05 | DIGNAM DENISE | Director | Stock Award | 876 | - |
| 2026-01-05 | YEO MUI SUNG | Director | Stock Award | 876 | - |
| 2026-01-05 | MILZCIK GREGORY F | Director | Stock Award | 876 | - |
| 2026-01-05 | RICHARDSON DAVID JEFFREY | Director | Stock Award | 876 | - |
| 2026-01-05 | OLSON JON A | Director | Stock Award | 876 | - |
YEO MUI SUNG
Director
2026-04-06
675 shares
RICHARDSON DAVID JEFFREY
Director
2026-04-06
675 shares
OLSON JON A
Director
2026-04-06
675 shares
RICHARDSON DAVID JEFFREY
Director
2026-02-25
9,364 shares
·
$676,034
YEO MUI SUNG
Director
2026-02-13
19,143 shares
·
$1,377,974
CHYLAK ROBERT NESTOR
Officer
2026-02-10
7,098 shares
·
$520,116
LIM ZI YAO
General Counsel
2026-02-09
1,000 shares
·
$71,540
WONG NELSON MUNPUN
Officer
2026-02-05
39,800 shares
·
$2,426,837
WONG NELSON MUNPUN
Officer
2026-01-22
200 shares
·
$12,000
WONG NELSON MUNPUN
Officer
2026-01-12
30,000 shares
·
$1,695,780
DIGNAM DENISE
Director
2026-01-05
876 shares
YEO MUI SUNG
Director
2026-01-05
876 shares
MILZCIK GREGORY F
Director
2026-01-05
876 shares
RICHARDSON DAVID JEFFREY
Director
2026-01-05
876 shares
OLSON JON A
Director
2026-01-05
876 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
3 analysts
Needham
2026-02-06
Buy
Buy
Needham
2026-01-20
Buy
Buy
Needham
2026-01-06
Buy
Buy
DA Davidson
2025-11-21
Buy
Buy
B. Riley Securities
2025-11-21
Neutral
Neutral
Needham
2025-11-21
Buy
Buy
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