Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) β€” RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$74.21 -6.86% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $73.15

Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 51/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $3.88B
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As of 2026-11-03, Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 51/100 at a spot price of $74.21 (-6.86% 1D, market cap $3.88B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, KLIC ranks #327 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), KLIC carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 42.5%, and ROIC of -0.5%. By comparison, DIOD (Diodes Incorporated) holds a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 61.1x, ROIC 1.9%, cap $3.69B) and AXTI (AXT Inc) posts a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.4%, cap $3.61B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ENPH leads on earnings multiple (19.9x) while ENPH leads on capital efficiency (10.5% ROIC).

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Per KLIC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-04, CIK 0000056978), Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. generated $654.1M in revenue (-7.4% YoY), $213.0K in net income, and $96.4M in free cash flow against $1.11B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 51/100 (D) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 49.7% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERSELL / AVOID β€’ D
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D Β· Rk D+
Cash (14)Whales (5)SEC (18)Macro (4)CEO (10)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.2% Base Target
$143 Bull$72 Base$56 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for KLIC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±9.8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (51/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY KLIC SCORES 51/100 (D) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+18/20 pts (35% of score)

Altman Z-Score 11.50 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 7/9

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (27% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 14.7% FCF Margin ($96.4M FCF) & 42.5% Gross Margin

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (36.3) create a -16 pt regime headwind

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
59
Grade C$88.39-8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
56
Grade C$81.32-7.2% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
54
Grade C-$75.50-1.7% Next Q
Current
51
Grade D$74.21-1.3% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: C (59) β†’ D (51)Full Audit β†’
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While KLIC currently carries a cautious 51/100 (D) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($84.50) and Max Pain ($77.92) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $142.59.

πŸš€ Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-0.68% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
36.330 Oversold Β· 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
11.50>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
7 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE39% OF RANGE
L: $35$74.21H: $136
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (43% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 14 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: D-RQD 15 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 22 / 40
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BULLISH (70)

-0.5% ROIC with 42.5% gross margin and 2.31% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (90)

Altman-Z 11.50 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BEARISH (32)

15/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 4/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like KLIC
  • βœ“Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
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RES: $101.1SUP: $71.82SMA50: $84.50SMA200: $86.55
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KLIC Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -7.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for KLIC. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (KLIC)

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (KLIC vs. DIOD, AXTI, ENPH, SYNA)

Industry: Semiconductors (95 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) ranks #327 by composite RQD confidence (51/100, grade D) and #226 by equity capitalization ($3.88B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ENPH leads on earnings valuation at 19.9x trailing P/E, while ENPH leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 10.5% ROIC and 46.6% gross margin. SYNA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 61/100 (C-) compared with KLIC at 51/100 (D).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
KLIC ACTIVE
Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc.
D 51/100 β€” 42.5% -0.5% -6.86% $3.88B Benchmark Subject
DIOD
Diodes Incorporated
D 51/100 61.1x 31.2% 1.9% -8.76% $3.69B /diod-vs-klic β†’
AXTI
AXT Inc
D- 36/100 β€” 12.7% -5.4% -9.56% $3.61B /axti-vs-klic β†’
ENPH
Enphase Energy Inc.
D 44/100 19.9x 46.6% 10.5% -0.81% $3.39B /enph-vs-klic β†’
SYNA
Synaptics Incorporated $0.001 Par Value
C- 61/100 β€” 44.7% -3.0% -0.04% $4.68B /syna-vs-klic β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-10-04 β€’ CIK 0000056978

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-10-04), Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) reported GAAP revenue of $654.1M (-7.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $706.2M , and -11.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $213.0K, operating cash flow of $113.6M, and free cash flow of $96.4M (+547.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, KLIC closed FY2025 with $1.11B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 11.50, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-10-04 $654.1M $213.0K $113.6M $96.4M $1.11B β€”
FY2024 (FY) 2024-09-28 $706.2M -$69.0M $31.0M $14.9M $1.25B β€”
FY2023 (FY) 2023-09-30 $742.5M $57.1M $173.4M $173.4M β€” β€”

3. KLIC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is KLIC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 51/100 at a spot price of $74.21 (-6.86% 1D, market cap $3.88B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 18/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, KLIC ranks #327 in composite RQD confidence.

How does KLIC compare to DIOD and AXTI in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), KLIC carries a Roarable D (51/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 42.5%, and ROIC of -0.5%. By comparison, DIOD (Diodes Incorporated) holds a D grade (51/100 RQD, P/E 61.1x, ROIC 1.9%, cap $3.69B) and AXTI (AXT Inc) posts a D- grade (36/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -5.4%, cap $3.61B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ENPH leads on earnings multiple (19.9x) while ENPH leads on capital efficiency (10.5% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for KLIC?

Per KLIC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-04, CIK 0000056978), Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. generated $654.1M in revenue (-7.4% YoY), $213.0K in net income, and $96.4M in free cash flow against $1.11B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is KLIC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

KLIC last traded at $74.21 (-6.86% on volume of 542,079 shares), positioning the stock -12.18% below its 50-day simple moving average ($84.50) and -14.26% below its 200-day simple moving average ($86.55). Across its 52-week range of $35.02 to $135.80, KLIC sits at the 38.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.3 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±9.8% ($66.94 to $81.48).

KLIC Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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Should I buy, hold, or sell KLIC stock right now?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) currently earns a Roarable Rating of D (Sell β€” SELL) with 51/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-1% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is KLIC's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

KLIC's 12-month base price target is $71.87 (range $56.06 to $142.59), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF β€’ RQD 51/100 (D) βœ“ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

KLIC β€” Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:22:08Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, KLIC scores 66 out of 100 (letter grade C+), with the verdict "Roarable Hold β€” Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." Pillar breakdown:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 14 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of -0.5% and an FCF yield of 2.31%. Negative ROIC means the company is not currently earning returns above its cost of capital on invested capital; the modest FCF yield provides some cash-generation support but is not strong on its own.
  • Whale / 13F Flow: 11 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar captures institutional accumulation and options positioning. The score sits in the lower-middle range, indicating limited evidence of strong smart-money conviction in the source data.
  • Insider Conviction: 10 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. This is among the weaker pillars, and the source data contains no holder detail to explain it further (see Analyst View section).
  • Macro Regime Fit: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 with a sector sensitivity assessment. This implies the stock moves roughly in line with the broad market; it offers neither defensive insulation nor high-beta amplification.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 18 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 11.5, Piotroski F is 7/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. This is the strongest pillar and suggests balance-sheet stress is not the primary risk.

For a prospective investor, the picture is mixed: the balance sheet is a clear strength, while weak operating returns, limited insider conviction, and modest institutional signals explain the "Hold" verdict. The "Watch for Breakout" label implies the rating could improve if operating returns turn positive and flow indicators strengthen, but the source data does not establish that trajectory. Valuation tradeoffs are difficult to assess because P/E and EV/EBITDA are not available in source data, and the market cap of $4.17B with a 52-week range of $35.02 - $135.8 indicates substantial price volatility over the period.

Business

Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, operating in the Semiconductors industry, per the company profile. Per the SEC financials, the company generated revenue of $654.1M in FY 2025. The source data does not describe specific products, customer segments, or revenue model details beyond sector and industry classification.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$654.1M$-3.2M$0.2MN/A$96.4M$282.1MN/A
FY 2024$706.2M$-92.5M$-69.0MN/A$14.9M$278.3MN/A
FY 2023$742.5M$39.4M$57.1MN/A$173.4MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $742.5M (FY 2023) to $706.2M (FY 2024) and to $654.1M (FY 2025). Operating income moved from $39.4M to $-92.5M, then to $-3.2M, and FY 2025 net income was $0.2M. Per the market data, gross margin is 42.5%, operating margin -0.5%, and net margin 0%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 11.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, with Debt/Equity at 0.5; ROIC is -0.5%.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, the headlines reference a SEMI award recognition, a Q3 report described as "Strong Earnings, Weak Cash Conversion," a Q2 earnings buy/sell/hold discussion, commentary from a media personality describing the company as "Terrific," and a view that the stock "Still Looks Stretched After AI Demand Update." All items are tagged with YELLOW light status and MARKET WIRE impact label.

  • Watch item: The Q3 headline's "Weak Cash Conversion" framing aligns with the FY 2025 operating loss alongside positive FCF of $96.4M, a divergence the source data does not reconcile.
  • Valuation debate: Headlines describing the stock as "Fairly Priced" and "Stretched" conflict; the source data lacks the multiples needed to resolve this.
  • Proprietary signals: Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no proprietary signals are present.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are therefore not available in source data. Investors should note that the company's Semiconductors classification implies sensitivity to sector-wide demand, but the source data does not quantify that exposure.

Open Questions

  • What are the forward P/E, EV/EBITDA, and EPS (TTM) values, given that all valuation multiples are absent from the source data?
  • What drove the divergence between positive FY 2025 FCF of $96.4M and an operating loss of $-3.2M, and is cash conversion improving?
  • What are the specific holders, 13F positions, and Form 4 insider transactions behind the Insider Conviction and Whale Flow scores?
  • Which products, end markets, and customers generate KLIC's revenue, and how exposed is the company to AI-related demand cited in headlines?
  • What is the source of the "AI Demand Update" and SEMI award references, and do they translate into reported financial results?

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KLIC Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board β€” What's Your Call at $74.21?

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πŸ”₯ Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is KLIC (C+ β€’ RQD 66/100) a Buy at $74.21?

Welcome to the KLIC (Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 66/100 (Roarable Hold β€” Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Semiconductors. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (πŸ‚ Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $58.63 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $74.21

Pump the brakes on KLIC β€” check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on KLIC, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 42.5% gross margins. Unless Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

SI SiliconVal_Bull Verified K Arena Trader πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $84.60 (+14.0%)
Spot @ $74.21

KLIC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on KLIC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Semiconductors and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $74.21 (52-wk range $35.02 - $135.80), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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