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Kulicke & Soffa IndustriesKLIC +0.72%66 Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.04. GuruFocus rates KLIC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 910 Semiconductors companies, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks better than 83.41% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
KLIC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.04 Max: 0.18
Current: 0.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Kulicke & Soffa Industries was 0.18. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.04.
KLIC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 83.41% of 910
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.26
vs KLIC: 0.04
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
KLIC vs ACMR, UCTT, ACLS: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Debt-to-Equity 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 (KLIC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kulicke & Soffa Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.04. Over the past decade, Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #151 out of 910 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is near median its 10-year median of 0.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.18. The Semiconductors industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Kulicke & Soffa Industries' value of 0.04 is 84.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #151 out of 910 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 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Debt-to-Equity compare to ACMR and UCTT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #151 out of 910 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Kulicke & Soffa Industries in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26. Kulicke & Soffa Industries' value of 0.04 is 84.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Kulicke & Soffa Industries' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.04 vs. the industry median of 0.26, Kulicke & Soffa Industries has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Semiconductors company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Semiconductors companies is 0.26, based on 910 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kulicke & Soffa Industries's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.04 is 84.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Kulicke & Soffa Industries and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kulicke & Soffa Industries's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.04. 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 (KLIC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.93, compared to a current price of $91.22 — trading 32.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.04 and 84.6% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.26. Kulicke & Soffa Industries' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.04 as of Jun. 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 (KLIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kulicke & Soffa Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $91.22 is trading 32.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $68.93.
GuruFocus considers Kulicke & Soffa Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KLIC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.04 (near median its 10-year median of 0.04)
GF Value™: $68.93 vs. price of $91.22 (32.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.6% below the Semiconductors median (#151 of 910)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KLIC 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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