Kulicke & Soffa IndustriesFRA:KU1 +3.78%68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 as of Mar. 2026, which is 49% below its 10-year median of 0.51. GuruFocus rates FRA:KU1 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €52.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 453 Semiconductors companies, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks worse than 59.82% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.26.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KU1'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.51 Max: 205
Current: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Kulicke & Soffa Industries was 205.00. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.51.
FRA:KU1's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than 59.82% of 453
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs FRA:KU1: 0.52
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Kulicke & Soffa Industries was 2.78%. The lowest was 0.42%. And the median was 1.56%.
During the past 12 months, Kulicke & Soffa Industries's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 1.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Kulicke & Soffa Industries was 32.60% per year. The lowest was 6.40% per year. And the median was 12.60% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries (FRA:KU1) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
FRA:KU1 vs CAMT, ACMR, UCTT: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kulicke & Soffa Industries and its competitors. This is 49% below median its historical median of 0.51. Over the past decade, Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 205.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #271 out of 453 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 59.8%.
Is Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 205.00. The Semiconductors industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Kulicke & Soffa Industries' value of 0.26 is 35% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #271 out of 453 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kulicke & Soffa Industries has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to CAMT and ACMR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Kulicke & Soffa Industries ranks #271 out of 453 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Kulicke & Soffa Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40. Kulicke & Soffa Industries' value of 0.26 is 35% below this benchmark. Historically, Kulicke & Soffa Industries' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 205.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.51 vs. the industry median of 0.40, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Semiconductors company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Semiconductors companies is 0.40, based on 453 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kulicke & Soffa Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.26 is 35% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Kulicke & Soffa Industries and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kulicke & Soffa Industries's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 49% below median its own 10-year median of 0.51. 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 €52.79, compared to a current price of €96.00 — trading 81.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26, which is 49% below median its 10-year median of 0.51 and 35% below the Semiconductors industry median of 0.40. Kulicke & Soffa Industries' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kulicke & Soffa Industries (FRA:KU1), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.26 as of Mar. 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 €96.00 is trading 81.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €52.79.
GuruFocus considers Kulicke & Soffa Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KU1:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.26 (49% below median its 10-year median of 0.51)
GF Value™: €52.79 vs. price of €96.00 (81.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35% below the Semiconductors median (#271 of 453)
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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