Kulicke & Soffa Industries (FRA:KU1) Research & Development: €131.8 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:KU1 Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc FRA:KU1
68 GF Score
Price €110.00
GF Value €51.64
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Kulicke & Soffa Industries Research & Development?

Kulicke & Soffa Industries FRA:KU1 -0.90% 68 Research & Development is €131.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KU1 with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €51.64 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €33.2 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €131.8 Mil.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries  (FRA:KU1) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Research & Development Related Terms

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Research & Development Historical Data

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Kulicke & Soffa Industries Research & Development Chart

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Annual Data
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Kulicke & Soffa Industries Quarterly Data
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Kulicke & Soffa Industries Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €131.8 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €131.8 Mil mean?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries (FRA:KU1) has a Research & Development of €131.8 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Kulicke & Soffa Industries and its competitors.
Is Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Research & Development too high?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries' current Research & Development is €131.8 Mil. 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' Research & Development compare to CAMT and ACMR?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Research & Development of €131.8 Mil can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for a Semiconductors company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Kulicke & Soffa Industries and its competitors. Kulicke & Soffa Industries's current Research & Development is €131.8 Mil. 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 €51.64, compared to a current price of €110.00 — trading 113% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €131.8 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kulicke & Soffa Industries (FRA:KU1), the current Research & Development is €131.8 Mil 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 €110.00 is trading 113% above its estimated GF Value™ of €51.64. GuruFocus considers Kulicke & Soffa Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:KU1:

  • Research & Development: €131.8 Mil
  • GF Value™: €51.64 vs. price of €110.00 (113% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 8 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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