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.
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.
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).
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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Altman Z-Score 11.50 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 14.7% FCF Margin ($96.4M FCF) & 42.5% Gross Margin
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (36.3) create a -16 pt regime headwind
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.
Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($84.50) and Max Pain ($77.92) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $142.59.
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.
Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (KLIC) dropped -6.86% to $74.21, trading at 39% of its 52-week range ($35.02 – $135.8). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-1% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. -7.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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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
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Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. | D | 51/100 | — | 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 → |
| AXTI AXT Inc | D- | 36/100 | — | 12.7% | -5.4% | -9.56% | $3.61B | /axti-vs-klic → |
| ENPH Enphase Energy Inc. | D | 44/100 | 19.9x | 46.6% | 10.5% | -0.81% | $3.39B | /enph-vs-klic → |
| SYNA Synaptics Incorporated $0.001 Par Value | C- | 61/100 | — | 44.7% | -3.0% | -0.04% | $4.68B | /syna-vs-klic → |
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 | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-09-28 | $706.2M | -$69.0M | $31.0M | $14.9M | $1.25B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-09-30 | $742.5M | $57.1M | $173.4M | $173.4M | — | — |
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.
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).
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.
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 ±9.8% ($66.94 to $81.48).
Why KLIC Stock dropped -6.86% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-1% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, KLIC scores 66 out of 100 (letter grade C+), with the verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout." Pillar breakdown:
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.
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.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $654.1M | $-3.2M | $0.2M | N/A | $96.4M | $282.1M | N/A |
| FY 2024 | $706.2M | $-92.5M | $-69.0M | N/A | $14.9M | $278.3M | N/A |
| FY 2023 | $742.5M | $39.4M | $57.1M | N/A | $173.4M | N/A | N/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%.
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.
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.
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Welcome to the KLIC (Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 66/100 (Roarable Hold — 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 (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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.
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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