KLIC (Kulicke & Soffa Industries) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.01 (As of Sep. 20, 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

KLIC Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc KLIC
81 GF Score
Price $83.18
GF Value $76.87
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Kulicke & Soffa Industries Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Kulicke & Soffa Industries KLIC +1.49% 81 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.01 as of Sep. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates KLIC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Kulicke & Soffa Industries's current shares buyback ratio was -0.01%.

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.61 7.76 1.43 4.36 3.59

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Shares Buyback Ratio % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.24 0.87 -0.78 -0.01 -0.01
KLIC
81GF Score
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc KLIC
Shares Buyback Ratio % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Kulicke & Soffa Industries Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Sep. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Sep. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Sep. 2024 )
=(53.854 - 51.92) / 53.854
=3.59%

Kulicke & Soffa Industries's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Jun. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )
=(52.329 - 52.333) / 52.329
=-0.01%

* 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % →
What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.01 mean?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.01 as of Sep. 20, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Kulicke & Soffa Industries and its competitors.
Is Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries' current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.01. Overall, Kulicke & Soffa Industries has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to AXTI and ACLS?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries' Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.01 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % for a Semiconductors company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Kulicke & Soffa Industries and its competitors. Kulicke & Soffa Industries's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.01. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.87, compared to a current price of $83.18 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.01. Kulicke & Soffa Industries' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.01 as of Sep. 20, 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 $83.18 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.87. GuruFocus considers Kulicke & Soffa Industries to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for KLIC:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.01
  • GF Value™: $76.87 vs. price of $83.18 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KU1: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.
81GF Score

Get the complete analysis for KLIC

Shares Buyback Ratio % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$83.18
Price
$76.87
GF Value