Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) — Stock Score Summary

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 82/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (23/100), and Momentum (81/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Kulicke and Soffa is a dominant player in semiconductor packaging equipment. As the industry transitions to advanced packaging (CoWoS, TCB) to solve AI compute bottlenecks, KLIC's thermocompression bonding (TCB) solutions are entering a high-growth phase. Backed by a fortress balance sheet with massive net cash, the market is underpricing its transition from traditional wire bonding to high-margin advanced packaging nodes.

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets capital equipment and expendable tools essential for semiconductor device assembly, including advanced wire bonders and die attach equipment. The company maintains its competitive edge through technological leadership in semiconductor packaging solutions, robust intellectual property, and long-standing relationships with global chip manufacturers. Kulicke and Soffa is a critical supplier in the semiconductor backend equipment market, particularly renowned for its wire bonding technology.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$107.52
Market Cap$5.5B
P/E (TTM)104.39
P/E (Forward)25.38
Price/Book6.56
Return on Equity6.4%
Return on Invested Capital2.2%
Debt/Equity4.64
Gross Margin53.6%
Operating Margin15.9%
Revenue Growth49.8%
Dividend Yield0.8%
Free Cash Flow$18M

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. operates in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry, part of the Technology sector (Singapore).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.’s (KLIC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) is 82/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (23), and Momentum (81) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. have an economic moat?
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 82/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. in?
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry (Singapore).