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KLAKLAC -3.02%84 14-Day RSI is 43.99 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates KLAC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $101.54 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,032 Semiconductors companies, KLA ranks worse than 70.06% on this metric.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100. Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30.
As of today (2026-07-18), KLA's 14-Day RSI is 43.99.
The industry rank for KLA's 14-Day RSI or its related term are showing as below:
KLAC's 14-Day RSI is ranked worse than 70.06% of 1032
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 42.13
vs KLAC: 43.99
KLA (NAS:KLAC) 14-Day RSI Explanation
The Relative Strength Index (RSI), developed by J. Welles Wilder in his book “New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems.”, is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100.
Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A RSI surpasses the 30 level indicates a bullish sign, when it slides below 70 level, it’s a bearish sign. This level can be adjusted depending on the security’s pattern and the market’s underlying trend. In an uptrend or bullish market, the RSI might range within a higher interval, investors could set the support level higher. If a downtrend or bearish market occurs, investors may need to lower the resistance level.
RSI can also be used in trading techniques to indicate the trading signal, such as Divergences and Swing Rejections.
KLA 14-Day RSI Related Terms
KLAC vs LRCX, AMAT, TER: 14-Day RSI Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, KLA's 14-Day RSI, along with its competitors' market caps and 14-Day RSI 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.
KLA 14-Day RSI vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, KLA's 14-Day RSI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KLA's 14-Day RSI falls into.
* Note that the formula uses a positive value for the average loss.
* 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.
KLA (KLAC) has a 14-Day RSI of 43.99 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on KLA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #723 out of 1032 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is KLA's 14-Day RSI too high?
KLA's current 14-Day RSI is 43.99. The Semiconductors industry median 14-Day RSI is 42.13. KLA's value of 43.99 is 4.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KLA ranks #723 out of 1032 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KLA has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KLA's 14-Day RSI compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, KLA ranks #723 out of 1032 companies for 14-Day RSI. This places KLA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 14-Day RSI is 42.13. KLA's value of 43.99 is 4.4% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 14-Day RSI for a Semiconductors company?
The median 14-Day RSI among Semiconductors companies is 42.13, based on 1,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 14-Day RSI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 14-Day RSI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. KLA's current 14-Day RSI of 43.99 is 4.4% above 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 14-Day RSI mean?
A high 14-Day RSI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. View historical data on KLA and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 14-Day RSI is 42.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KLA's current 14-Day RSI is 43.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KLA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA (KLAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $101.54, compared to a current price of $212.75 — trading 109.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 14-Day RSI is 43.99 and 4.4% above the Semiconductors industry median of 42.13. KLA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 14-Day RSI calculated?
14-Day RSI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KLA (KLAC), the current 14-Day RSI is 43.99 as of Jul. 18, 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 KLA (KLAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KLA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $212.75 is trading 109.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $101.54.
GuruFocus considers KLA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KLAC:
14-Day RSI: 43.99
GF Value™: $101.54 vs. price of $212.75 (109.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.4% above the Semiconductors median (#723 of 1032)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KLAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KLA is one of the largest semiconductor wafer fabrication equipment, or WFE, manufacturers in the world. It specializes in the market segment of semiconductor process control, wherein machines inspect semiconductor wafers during research and development and manufacturing for defects and verify precise measurements. In this section of the market, KLA holds a majority share. It also has a small exposure to the etch and deposition segments of the WFE market. It counts as top customers the largest chipmakers in the world, including TSMC and Samsung.
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