KLICKulicke and Soffa Industries shows a mixed profile with solid fundamental strengths in profitability and a stable balance sheet, offset by a decline in recent revenue and a challenging technical outlook. Thematic exposure is neutral.
The company operates in the semiconductor equipment manufacturing sector, which is subject to cyclical trends and intense competition. While it benefits from the long-term growth in electronics and advanced packaging, it doesn't have distinct thematic tailwinds like AI or cloud that would significantly boost its score.
The company shows strong profitability and a healthy balance sheet with significant cash reserves, but recent revenue and net income have declined, impacting its growth metrics.
The stock is trading below key moving averages, with RSI in the neutral zone and several short-term moving averages showing sell signals, suggesting a bearish short-to-medium term outlook.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Semiconductor Industry Growth | 70 |
| Advanced Packaging & Assembly Demand | 65 |
| Technological Disruption | 40 |
| Geopolitical Factors | 45 |
| ESG & Sustainability | 30 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 20 |
| Profitability | 40 |
| Growth | 30 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 95 |
| Cash Flow | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 30 |
| Momentum | 50 |
| Volume Confirmation | 50 |
| Support & Resistance | 80 |
Strong Cash Position
The company has a substantial cash and cash equivalents balance of $227.15M, providing ample liquidity and financial flexibility.
Consistent Dividend Payments
The company has consistently paid dividends, with a current dividend yield of 2.30%, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Volatile Earnings
The company has experienced significant earnings volatility, with reported EPS of -$0.52 in Q2 2025 and -$0.95 in Q2 2024, compared to positive estimates.
High P/E Ratio
The trailing P/E ratio is 202.7, which is significantly higher than the average P/E ratio of 4.5 in 2022, suggesting the stock may be overvalued.
June 2025
18
Ex-Dividend Date
July 2025
8
Next Dividend Date
August 2025
5
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.06
A: $0.06
L: $0.05
H: 147.40M
A: 145.48M
L: 144.98M
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of capital equipment and tools used to assemble semiconductor devices. It operates through four segments: Ball Bonding Equipment, Wedge Bonding Equipment, Advanced Solutions, and Aftermarket Products and Services (APS). The company offers ball bonding equipment, wafer level bonding equipment, wedge bonding equipment; and advanced display, die-attach, and thermocompression systems and solutions, as well as tools, spares and services for equipment. It also services, maintains, repairs, and upgrades equipment. The company serves integrated device manufacturers, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test providers, other electronics manufacturers, foundry service providers, and automotive electronics suppliers primarily in the United States and the Asia/Pacific region. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.
39.60 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for KLIC have a max estimate of 55.00 and a min estimate of 30.00.