Kulicke & Soffa Industries (FRA:KU1) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 17, 2026)

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FRA:KU1 Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc FRA:KU1
74 GF Score
Price €89.00
GF Value €51.65
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Kulicke & Soffa Industries Moat Score?

Kulicke & Soffa Industries FRA:KU1 -7.77% 74 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KU1 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Semiconductors companies, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks better than 96.99% on this metric.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries has Narrow Moat: Kulicke & Soffa has a strong narrow moat due to its proprietary technology and innovation in semiconductor equipment. Its established customer relationships and R&D capabilities support its competitive position, though industry cyclicality limits a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Kulicke & Soffa Industries might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries  (FRA:KU1) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:KU1 vs CAMT, ACMR, UCTT: Moat Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries (FRA:KU1) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 17, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #30 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 3%.
Is Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Moat Score too high?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #30 out of 998 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 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Moat Score compare to CAMT and ACMR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #30 out of 998 companies for Moat Score. This places Kulicke & Soffa Industries in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Semiconductors company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Kulicke & Soffa Industries's current Moat Score is 6. 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 €51.65, compared to a current price of €89.00 — trading 72.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Kulicke & Soffa Industries' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kulicke & Soffa Industries (FRA:KU1), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 17, 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 €89.00 is trading 72.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.65. GuruFocus considers Kulicke & Soffa Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KU1:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €51.65 vs. price of €89.00 (72.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KLIC:USAKU1:Germany
Address 1005 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19034
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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€89.00
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€51.65
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