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Kulicke & Soffa IndustriesFRA:KU1 -3.30%69 Buyback Yield % is 0.86 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 4.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:KU1 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €55.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 324 Semiconductors companies, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks better than 82.41% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
FRA:KU1 vs CAMT, ACMR, UCTT: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Buyback Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries (FRA:KU1) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.86 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kulicke & Soffa Industries and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 4.33. Over the past decade, Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 12.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #57 out of 324 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 17.6%.
Is Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Buyback Yield % too high?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries' current Buyback Yield % of 0.86 is 80% below median its 10-year median of 4.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.15 to a high of 12.78. Based on the distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #57 out of 324 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kulicke & Soffa Industries has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Buyback Yield % compare to CAMT and ACMR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #57 out of 324 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Kulicke & Soffa Industries in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. Historically, Kulicke & Soffa Industries' own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.15 to 12.78 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Semiconductors company?
A good Buyback Yield % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Kulicke & Soffa Industries and its competitors. Kulicke & Soffa Industries's current Buyback Yield % is 0.86, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 4.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kulicke & Soffa Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kulicke & Soffa Industries (FRA:KU1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €55.51, compared to a current price of €88.00 — trading 58.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.86, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 4.33. Kulicke & Soffa Industries' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kulicke & Soffa Industries (FRA:KU1), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.86 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kulicke & Soffa Industries (FRA:KU1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kulicke & Soffa Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €88.00 is trading 58.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €55.51.
GuruFocus considers Kulicke & Soffa Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KU1:
Buyback Yield %: 0.86 (80% below median its 10-year median of 4.33)
GF Value™: €55.51 vs. price of €88.00 (58.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KU1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. is a United States-based company that is principally engaged in designing, manufacturing, and selling capital equipment and expendable tools that are used for assembling semiconductor devices. The company has four reportable segments, which include Ball Bonding Equipment, Wedge Bonding Equipment, Advanced Solutions, and Aftermarket Products and Services. Its Ball Bonding Equipment segment which generates the majority of the revenue for the company includes results of the company from the design, development, manufacture and sale of ball bonding equipment and wafer level bonding equipment. The majority of its customers are located in the Asia-pacific region.
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