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During the past 13 years, Kulicke & Soffa Industries's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 153.00% per year. The lowest was -201.80% per year. And the median was -3.50% per year.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries (NAS:KLIC) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
KLIC vs AXTI, ACLS, ACMR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Kulicke & Soffa Industries's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Kulicke & Soffa Industries's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kulicke & Soffa Industries's PE Ratio falls into.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.17
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.17 mean?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.17 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Kulicke & Soffa Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #999999 out of 758 companies in the Semiconductors industry.
Is Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.17. Based on the distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #999999 out of 758 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kulicke & Soffa Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to AXTI and ACLS?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #999999 out of 758 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Kulicke & Soffa Industries in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Semiconductors company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Kulicke & Soffa Industries and its competitors. Kulicke & Soffa Industries's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.17. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.01, compared to a current price of $86.09 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.17. Kulicke & Soffa Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.17 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 $86.09 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.01.
GuruFocus considers Kulicke & Soffa Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KLIC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.17
GF Value™: $76.01 vs. price of $86.09 (13.3% above fair value)
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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