GURU.Markets stock price, segment price, and overall market index valuation
The company's share price Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa is a leader in semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. Its stock price is cyclical and follows investments in the chip industry. The chart reflects demand for LED, automotive, and memory manufacturing equipment.
Share prices of companies in the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke & Soffa is a leader in the production of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. Its business consists of this segment alone. We classify it as the Equipment Light sector, and the chart below reflects the dynamics of the entire industry, which is highly cyclical.
Broad Market Index - GURU.Markets
Kulicke and Soffa is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. Its key role in the chip industry makes it a key component of the GURU.Markets index. The chart below represents the entire market. Find out how K&S compares to it.
Change in the price of a company, segment, and market as a whole per day
KLIC - Daily change in the company's share price Kulicke and Soffa Industries
The volatility of Kulicke and Soffa, a semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer, reflects cycles in the chip industry. Change_co measures the sensitivity to chip manufacturers' capital expenditures. This parameter is important for formulas on System.GURU.Markets that analyze the semiconductor sector's process chain.
Daily change in the price of a set of shares in a market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. is a semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer. This chart demonstrates the sector's high volatility. A comparison with KLIC, whose revenue depends on chip makers' capital expenditures, highlights its highly cyclical nature.
Daily change in the price of a broad market stock, index - GURU.Markets
Kulicke and Soffa is a leader in semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. Its business is highly cyclical and relies on investment from chip manufacturers. The chart below shows overall market volatility, which is heavily influenced by the semiconductor sector, where K&S is a key player.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole over 12 months
Annual dynamics of the company's market capitalization Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa is a leader in semiconductor assembly equipment. Its annual performance is closely tied to capital expenditure cycles in the chip industry. The chart below tells the story of this technologically advanced, yet capital-intensive and cyclical, business.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. Its business is highly cyclical and dependent on capital expenditures in the chip industry. The chart clearly demonstrates this sensitivity to technology cycles and electronics demand.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Kulicke and Soffa, a semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer, is at the epicenter of the technology cycle. Its stock price has widely mirrored the booms and busts of investment in the chip industry. The company's chart is a clear example of how a business in the middle of the technology chain experiences maximum volatility.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the month
Monthly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa, a manufacturer of semiconductor assembly equipment. The monthly fluctuations on the chart reflect the general cycles in the semiconductor industry: demand for its equipment grows as chipmakers expand their production capacity.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Equipment light
The semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment market is a key, yet cyclical, link in the electronics value chain. The chart below reflects investment cycles in the semiconductor industry. It shows the backdrop against which key suppliers like Kulicke and Soffa support the manufacturing process.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Kulicke and Soffa, a semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer, is at the heart of the tech industry. The company's shares are highly cyclical, their ups and downs mirroring the investment cycles in the semiconductor sector, often with greater amplitude than the market.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the week
Weekly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces equipment for semiconductor assembly and packaging. The company's weekly stock price reflects the back-end portion of the chip production cycle and depends on demand for electronics in general, from smartphones to automobiles.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa, as a supplier of chip assembly equipment, is a barometer for the back-end of the semiconductor industry. Its dynamics are closely tied to demand cycles for consumer electronics. The chart allows for comparison with other segments of the semiconductor sector and demonstrates the cyclical nature of its niche.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of stocks of the broad market, index - GURU.Markets
Kulicke and Soffa produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. This is a highly cyclical segment of the chip industry. This chart clearly shows how the company's shares amplify any fluctuations in the tech sector and the overall market.
Market capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
KLIC - Market capitalization of the company Kulicke and Soffa Industries
The market capitalization of Kulicke and Soffa, a leader in semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment, is cyclical. Its price rises during periods of high demand for electronics. Investors value its technological leadership in its niche, which is a critical, albeit less visible, step in chip manufacturing.
KLIC - Share of the company's market capitalization Kulicke and Soffa Industries within the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries is a market leader in semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment, particularly in the die bonding segment. Its dominant market share reflects its decades of experience and technological superiority.
Market capitalization of the market segment - Equipment light
Below is a chart of the total market capitalization of the semiconductor assembly equipment sector. Kulicke and Soffa is a global leader in wire bonding equipment. Although new technologies are emerging, its equipment remains the standard for a large portion of the industry. Its stability reflects the fundamental importance of this stage of chip production.
Market capitalization of all companies included in a broad market index - GURU.Markets
Kulicke and Soffa is a leader in the production of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. Its technologies are essential for connecting chips to the outside world. The company's market capitalization reflects its important role in the final stages of electronics production, as reflected by its share in the chart.
Book value capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
KLIC - Book value capitalization of the company Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa's book value is derived from its plants producing semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment, particularly for bonding crystals. This is the material base of this industry veteran. The chart reflects the cyclical nature of the semiconductor market: during boom periods, the company actively invests in capacity expansion, which is reflected in its balance sheet.
KLIC - Share of the company's book capitalization Kulicke and Soffa Industries within the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa creates equipment for semiconductor assembly and packaging. The chart shows its share of physical assets. Its factories produce machines that are the final, yet critical, link in the complex microchip production chain.
Market segment balance sheet capitalization - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly equipment. This is a capital-intensive business, requiring R&D centers for development and factories to manufacture these complex machines. Within the technology sector as a whole, it is a vital link in creating the physical machines for electronics manufacturing.
Book value of all companies included in the broad market index - GURU.Markets
Kulicke and Soffa's balance sheet is a legacy of the semiconductor era. The company's assets are factories producing microchip assembly and packaging equipment, which is used in virtually every factory in the world. The chart shows the physical scale of this unnoticed yet indispensable link in the creation of all modern electronics.
The ratio of market capitalization to book capitalization of a company, segment, and the market as a whole
Market capitalization to book capitalization ratio - Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly equipment. Its balance sheet reflects the cost of its production capacity, but the market values its technological leadership and cyclical demand for chips. The chart shows how expectations for the electronics industry's development influence the valuation of this key supplier.
Market to book capitalization ratio in a market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa produces semiconductor assembly equipment. It's a cyclical business, with both production assets and technological know-how. This metric reflects how the market values the company during different phases of the cycle: from the simple value of its factories during downturns to a high premium for its technology during peak demand.
Market to book capitalization ratio for the market as a whole
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. It's a cyclical business, where value is determined by both technological leadership and production capacity. The chart shows how the company's valuation fluctuates with cycles in the semiconductor industry, reflecting the balance of its tangible and intangible assets.
Debts of the company, segment and market as a whole
KLIC - Company debts Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. Demand for its products is cyclical and dependent on investment in the semiconductor industry. The company uses its financial strategy to invest in the development of new technologies and manage production during periods of both growth and decline in the chip market.
Market segment debts - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly equipment. It's a highly cyclical business, dependent on the chipmakers' investment plans. Debt management is a way to weather downturns and prepare for sharp increases in demand. This chart shows how conservative or aggressive the company's approach to financing is in the face of such volatility.
Market debt in general
Debt to book value of the company, segment and market as a whole
The company's debt to book capitalization ratio Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. This chart shows its financial position in a highly cyclical industry. The company often maintains a strong balance sheet with low debt, giving it the flexibility to invest in R&D and the ability to confidently navigate periods of decline in orders from chip manufacturers.
Market segment debt to market segment book capitalization - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries manufactures semiconductor assembly equipment and is located at the heart of the technology industry. This chart shows the overall debt burden in the electronics equipment manufacturing sector. It helps assess how the company manages its capital in an environment of highly cyclical chip demand and the need for continuous innovation.
Debt to book value of all companies in the market
Kulicke and Soffa Industries is at the center of the cyclical semiconductor industry. This chart shows the overall debt burden for the entire economy. It helps assess how well cycles in chip production, often considered a leading indicator, align with the overall credit cycles affecting all industries.
P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/E - Kulicke and Soffa Industries
For Kulicke and Soffa, a semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer, this chart is the pulse of the tech sector. Investors' estimates of the company's profits are cyclical and dependent on demand for electronics. A rising figure foreshadows a boom in the industry, while a falling figure foreshadows a slowdown, making it a leading indicator for the entire industry.
P/E of the market segment - Equipment light
This chart shows the average valuation for semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturers—the benchmark for Kulicke and Soffa. This is a highly cyclical sector. Comparing a company's valuation to the industry average helps understand how investors assess its market position and earning potential throughout all stages of the cycle—from boom to bust.
P/E of the market as a whole
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. It's a cyclical business, dependent on investment cycles in the chip industry. This chart reflects investor expectations for the technology sector. It helps us understand whether we're in a growth phase, when chip manufacturers are expanding capacity, or a decline, when orders for K&S equipment are declining.
Future P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/E of the company Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. Demand for its products is cyclical and depends on the state of the entire semiconductor industry. This chart shows analysts' forecasts for chipmakers' future capital expenditures, reflecting their expectations for the next technology cycle.
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Future (projected) P/E of the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. Its valuation relative to other companies in the chip supply chain reflects investor expectations regarding cycles in the semiconductor industry. This is an indicator of how the market views future demand for electronics, from smartphones to automobiles.
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Future (projected) P/E of the market as a whole
Kulicke and Soffa produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. Demand for its products is highly cyclical and depends on chipmakers' investments in expanding production capacity. This chart reflects expectations for the technology sector as a whole, serving as a leading indicator for capital expenditures in the semiconductor industry.
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Profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company profit Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces equipment for the assembly and packaging of semiconductor devices. The financial indicators presented here are closely linked to cycles in the semiconductor industry. Demand for smartphones, automotive electronics, and other gadgets directly impacts orders for the company's equipment.
Profit of companies in the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. The company is a key link in the process chain. This chart reflects the financial volatility of the semiconductor equipment sector. It shows whether chip manufacturers are in the process of capacity expansion, which directly impacts orders and K&S profits.
Overall market profit
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces equipment for semiconductor assembly and packaging. It's a highly cyclical business, following waves of investment in the chip industry. While the general economic situation provides the backdrop, KLIC is much more concerned with the specific demand cycle for semiconductors, which can either lead or lag the dynamics shown in this chart.
Future (predicted) profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) profit of the company Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. It's a cyclical business, dependent on global demand for electronics, from smartphones to automobiles. The profit forecast presented here reflects analyst expectations for the next growth cycle in the semiconductor industry and investment in expanding production capacity.
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Future (predicted) profit of companies in the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces equipment for the assembly and packaging of semiconductor devices, particularly for bonding crystals. Their technologies are used in the production of virtually all electronics. This chart shows forecasts for the equipment sector. It allows one to assess how sensitive K&S's business is to cycles in the semiconductor industry and overall demand for gadgets.
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Future (predicted) profit of the market as a whole
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. This forecasted profit chart reflects the state of the global electronics industry. Economic growth is driving demand for smartphones, cars, and other electronics, prompting chipmakers to expand capacity and purchase K&S equipment.
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P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/S - Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. This chart shows how investor estimates of its revenue follow the demand trends in the chip industry. It's a deeply cyclical business, and this metric clearly demonstrates this.
P/S market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries (K&S) is a leading supplier of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. This chart reflects the average valuation in the light industrial equipment sector. It helps understand how the market views K&S's role in the chip supply chain, particularly in the context of growing demand for electronics and automotive chips.
P/S of the market as a whole
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces equipment for the assembly and packaging of semiconductor devices. It is a key, yet often overlooked, player in the electronics value chain. The company's revenue is cyclical and dependent on investments in the semiconductor industry. This chart helps investors evaluate this cyclical technology business in the context of the overall market.
Future P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/S of the company Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. The company's future revenue is closely tied to cycles in the microchip industry and investments in new technologies, such as mini-LEDs. The chart reflects investor expectations for demand for semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment in the coming years.
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Future (projected) P/S of the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces equipment for semiconductor assembly and packaging, such as bonding die to package leads. Its business is cyclical and dependent on investment in the semiconductor industry. This chart compares its future sales expectations with those of other equipment manufacturers, reflecting the current investment cycle in the industry.
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Future (projected) P/S of the market as a whole
This shows the overall market forecast for growth in the electronics sector. For Kulicke and Soffa, a manufacturer of semiconductor assembly equipment, this is an indicator of future demand. Investor optimism is based on the growth of the smartphone, automobile, and Internet of Things markets, which require a continuous expansion of chip assembly capacity.
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Sales of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company sales Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa Industries is a leading supplier of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. This chart shows revenue from sales of chip bonding systems and other tools used in the final stages of chip production. Sales growth is closely tied to investment cycles in the semiconductor industry and demand for electronics.
Sales of companies in the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries is a leading supplier of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. This chart reflects revenue in the light industrial equipment sector. K&S plays a crucial role in the final stage of chip production, and demand for its products is directly linked to the growth of markets such as smartphones, automobiles, and the Internet of Things.
Overall market sales
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces equipment for the assembly and packaging of semiconductor devices. Demand for their products is driven by demand for chips, which in turn depends on electronics sales. This graph of overall economic activity reflects global consumer demand, which ultimately determines the utilization of K&S factories.
Future sales volume of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) sales of the company Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces equipment for the assembly and packaging of semiconductor devices. Demand for its products is cyclical and closely tied to capital expenditures in the semiconductor industry. This chart is essentially an analyst forecast for the state of the microchip industry, including segments such as automotive electronics and LEDs.
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Future (projected) sales of companies in the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces equipment for the assembly and packaging of semiconductor devices. The forecast reflects expectations for the lighting and semiconductor equipment industry. It shows the expected growth and decline cycles in chip production, which directly impacts orders for K&S equipment.
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Future (projected) sales of the market as a whole
Kulicke and Soffa Industries (K&S) produces equipment for the assembly and packaging of semiconductor devices. Its business is cyclical and follows investment cycles in the microelectronics industry. This cycle, reflecting global economic forecasts, influences demand for end products (smartphones, automobiles) and, consequently, chipmakers' plans to purchase new K&S equipment.
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Marginality of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company marginality Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa produces equipment for semiconductor assembly and packaging—the final stage in chip creation. The company's profitability, as shown in this chart, is highly dependent on cycles in the semiconductor industry. During periods of rising demand for electronics, equipment orders increase, directly translating into higher profits.
Market segment marginality - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment, a key link in the electronics value chain. The company's profitability is highly dependent on cycles in the semiconductor industry and technological innovation. This metric demonstrates its operational efficiency compared to other equipment manufacturers.
Market marginality as a whole
Kulicke and Soffa Industries (K&S) produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. This overall market profitability chart serves as a barometer for the entire semiconductor industry. Industry cycles drive investment in new equipment, and chipmaker profitability is a key factor influencing K&S's order volumes.
Employees in the company, segment and market as a whole
Number of employees in the company Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke and Soffa Industries is a key supplier of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. This chart shows the team of engineers and technicians building chip manufacturing machines. Headcount dynamics are a leading indicator of the investment cycle in the semiconductor industry.
Share of the company's employees Kulicke and Soffa Industries within the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries is a leader in semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. This chart shows its importance as an employer in the chip manufacturing process chain. It reflects the significant share of mechanical engineers and automation specialists the company employs in this niche, underscoring its critical role in the electronics industry.
Number of employees in the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. is a leading supplier of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. Its systems are used to connect chips to packages, the final step in manufacturing. This chart shows employment trends in the lightweight equipment manufacturing sector, which are driven by global electronics demand and semiconductor industry cycles.
Number of employees in the market as a whole
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. It's a behind-the-scenes, yet critical player in the process chain. Their orders are a leading indicator for the entire electronics industry. When chipmakers purchase new equipment, it means they're preparing for future growth in demand for smartphones, cars, and servers.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company, segment, and market as a whole
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC)
Kulicke and Soffa is a manufacturer of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. This chart reflects an important niche in the process chain. The high capitalization per employee indicates that the market values the engineering expertise and precision of their machines, which are critical to the entire semiconductor industry.
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Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC) is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment, particularly wire bonding. This is a niche machine industry. This chart shows the average employee rating in the sector. It helps assess how the market views their technological leadership in this critical, yet cyclical, segment of chip manufacturing.
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Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the overall market
Kulicke and Soffa Industries develops and manufactures semiconductor assembly equipment. This chart reflects the average value the market assigns to one employee. It allows one to evaluate the company's key role in the semiconductor industry value chain.
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Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the company, segment, and market as a whole
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC)
Kulicke & Soffa (K&S) manufactures semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. It's a high-tech operation. This chart shows the company's profit margins. It reflects how much net profit each engineer and worker generates by creating the complex equipment used to manufacture chips.
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Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) is a manufacturer of chip assembly equipment (wire bonding). This chart shows the benchmark for "Light Equipment" (Semiconductors). Average profit per employee in this sector is cyclical. This is a B2B hardware business. The benchmark reflects the operational efficiency of factories and depends on the demand cycle for "old" chips.
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Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the market as a whole
Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC) is a manufacturer of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment (e.g., for bonding chips). This high-tech machinery is sensitive to cycles in the semiconductor industry. This chart shows how their equipment is in demand and generates profit margins during periods of growth, and how effectively the company manages costs during downturns.
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Sales to employees of the company, segment and market as a whole
Sales per company employee Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC)
Kulicke and Soffa Industries produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. This chart reflects the cyclicality and efficiency of the semiconductor industry. It shows how the company's productivity depends on global chip demand and its ability to optimize the production of complex equipment.
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Sales per employee in the market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa (K&S) is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment (e.g., chip bonding). This chart shows the average revenue per employee in this segment. It helps assess how productive K&S engineers and production staff are in creating their complex equipment compared to competitors.
Sales per employee for the market as a whole
Kulicke and Soffa Industries (K&S) produces semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment (e.g., for chip bonding). This is a capital-intensive and cyclical B2B market. This chart shows how productive their team of engineers and manufacturing specialists is in creating and selling the high-value machines needed for electronics manufacturing.
Short shares by company, segment and market as a whole
Shares shorted by company Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC)
Kulicke and Soffa (K&S) produces semiconductor packaging equipment (connecting chips to packages). This is a highly cyclical sector, dependent on investment in chip manufacturing. This chart shows how many investors expect the current capacity expansion cycle to end and orders for K&S equipment to plummet.
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Shares shorted by market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa Industries (K&S) is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment (e.g., for bonding chips). Their business is highly cyclical. This chart shows the aggregate short position in the semiconductor equipment sector. A high level may indicate that investors anticipate a cyclical downturn in the industry and a decline in orders for new equipment.
Shares shorted by the overall market
Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) produces semiconductor assembly equipment. It's a highly cyclical business. This Short_All chart reflects recession fears. When it rises, this pessimism signifies a decline in demand for PCs and smartphones, leading to an immediate reduction in orders for KLIC's equipment.
RSI 14 indicator for a company, segment, and market as a whole
The company's RSI 14 indicator Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC)
Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment. They specialize in wire bonding equipment. This business is highly cyclical. This chart illustrates these cycles: "overbought" (above 70) at the peak of chip demand and "oversold" (below 30) during a downturn in the semiconductor industry and declining orders.
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RSI 14 Market Segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC) is a leader in semiconductor wire bonding equipment. They connect the chip to its housing, a key step in chip packaging. This chart measures the collective sentiment in the semiconductor equipment sector. It shows when the entire industry is overheated at the peak of the cycle or oversold at the downturn.
RSI 14 for the overall market
Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC) produces chip assembly and packaging equipment. This chart reflects the cycles in the semiconductor industry. During periods of euphoria (such as the AI and auto boom), factories expand. During periods of panic and falling demand for electronics, chipmakers "freeze" multi-billion dollar capital expenditures.
Analyst consensus forecast for the company's share price, the segment, and the market as a whole
Analyst consensus stock price forecast KLIC (Kulicke and Soffa Industries)
Kulicke and Soffa Industries (K&S) is a leading manufacturer of back-end semiconductor assembly equipment, particularly in the area of wire bonding. This chart shows the average target price forecast by analysts, which is highly dependent on capital investment cycles in the chip industry.
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The difference between the consensus estimate and the actual stock price KLIC (Kulicke and Soffa Industries)
Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor assembly equipment (wire bonding), particularly for older types of chips used in the automotive and industrial sectors. This chart provides a snapshot of the chip cycle. It measures the gap between the price and the consensus target, reflecting the potential analysts see in their equipment.
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Analyst consensus forecast for stock prices by market segment - Equipment light
Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC) is a leader in semiconductor packaging equipment, particularly wire bonding. This chart shows general expectations for the light equipment sector. It reflects whether experts believe demand for complex chip packaging methods will grow.
Analysts' consensus forecast for the overall market share price
Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) is a manufacturer of back-end semiconductor assembly equipment (wire bonding). This is a cyclical sector. This chart of overall market sentiment is important. Optimism = a boom in semiconductors (especially older chips for automotive/industrial applications) = high demand for KLIC equipment. Pessimism = a cyclical decline in chip demand.
AKIMA index of the company, segment and market as a whole
AKiMA Company Index Kulicke and Soffa Industries
Kulicke & Soffa (K&S) is a leader in back-end equipment for the semiconductor industry. Their machines perform wire bonding, joining chips to packages. This chart is an indicator of demand for mature chips. It reflects cycles in automotive and industrial electronics, where their technology remains the gold standard.
AKIMA Market Segment Index - Equipment light
Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) is an unseen leader in chip assembly; the company produces equipment (wire bonders) used to connect chips to packages (packaging), a critical step in production. This aggregate metric evaluates companies. The graph shows the sector average. This benchmark provides insight into how KLIC's cyclical yet dominant business differentiates it from the average competitor.
The AKIM Index for the overall market
Kulicke & Soffa is a leader in semiconductor packaging and assembly solutions. Its equipment connects chips to the outside world. This chart, reflecting the market average, is a backdrop. It helps assess how KLIC, a deeply cyclical business dependent on electronics production volumes, compares to the overall macroeconomic picture.
