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Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC, Chipmaking equipment) Stock Valuation & Fair Value

Mixed on our tests

Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC, Chipmaking equipment) trades at a current P/E of 15.8, about 30% below its historical normal valuation, with a forward growth estimate of 24.3% and a PEG of 0.65. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 22.5 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-11-06 close of $64.01 corresponds to about $91.20 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.

How to read these numbers: the PEG ratio and current P/E versus normal P/E.

Current P/E
15.8
Normal P/E
22.5
PEG
0.65
Fwd growth
24.3%
Div yield
1.3%
RSI (14)
32.4
Neutral
Technical context
  • Price $64.01 at the Nov 6 close, 16.7% below the 20-day average ($76.83) and 22.8% below the 50-day ($82.92).
  • RSI (14) at 32.4.
  • 52-week range $34.87 to $133.47: the price is 52.0% below the high and 83.6% above the low.

The Street vs SeerForecast

Wall Street's mean price target for KLIC is $100.33 across 3 analysts, 56.7% above the current price. The average analyst rating is Hold. Our SeerForecast read of the same stock, formed without analyst targets: mixed on our tests. When the two disagree, start your digging there.

Valuation flags

Verdict history

tickerseer's rating moved from trading above its usual valuation (2026-07-31) to mixed on our tests (2026-11-02). New rating rules took effect in the week of 2026-10-12, and this rating moved across that change, so part of the move may come from the new rules rather than the company.

Current P/E and rating by weekCurrent P/E moved from 31.0 to 18.3 between 2026-07-31 and 2026-10-30, against a normal P/E of 22.5, with 3 rating changes over 14 recorded weeks.2026-07-31: P/E 31.0, Trading above its usual valuation, recalculated for the week of 2026-07-312026-07-31: P/E 31.3, Trading above its usual valuation, recorded live 2026-08-032026-08-07: P/E 31.3, Trading above its usual valuation, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-072026-08-07: P/E 27.5, Trading above its usual valuation, recorded live 2026-08-102026-08-14: P/E 27.5, Trading above its usual valuation, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-142026-08-14: P/E 29.2, Trading above its usual valuation, recorded live 2026-08-172026-08-21: P/E 29.2, Trading above its usual valuation, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-212026-08-21: P/E 24.8, Mixed on our tests, recorded live 2026-08-242026-08-27: P/E 24.8, Mixed on our tests, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-272026-08-28: P/E 24.8, Mixed on our tests, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-282026-08-28: P/E 24.8, Mixed on our tests, recalculated for the week of 2026-08-302026-08-28: P/E 23.0, Mixed on our tests, recorded live 2026-08-312026-09-04: P/E 23.0, Mixed on our tests, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-052026-09-04: P/E 22.7, Mixed on our tests, recorded live 2026-09-072026-09-11: P/E 22.7, Mixed on our tests, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-122026-09-11: P/E 23.5, Mixed on our tests, recorded live 2026-09-142026-09-18: P/E 23.5, Mixed on our tests, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-192026-09-18: P/E 22.2, Mixed on our tests, recorded live 2026-09-212026-09-25: P/E 22.2, Mixed on our tests, recalculated for the week of 2026-09-262026-09-25: P/E 23.9, Mixed on our tests, recorded live 2026-09-282026-10-02: P/E 23.9, Mixed on our tests, recalculated for the week of 2026-10-032026-10-02: P/E 26.0, Weak on forward returns, recorded live 2026-10-052026-10-09: P/E 26.0, Weak on forward returns, recalculated for the week of 2026-10-102026-10-09: P/E 23.5, Mixed on our tests, recorded live 2026-10-122026-10-16: P/E 23.5, Mixed on our tests, recalculated for the week of 2026-10-172026-10-16: P/E 19.9, Mixed on our tests, recorded live 2026-10-192026-10-23: P/E 18.4, Mixed on our tests, recorded live 2026-10-262026-10-30: P/E 18.4, Mixed on our tests, recalculated for the week of 2026-10-312026-10-30: P/E 18.3, Mixed on our tests, recorded live 2026-11-0220.025.030.0Jul 31Aug 23Sep 15Oct 7Oct 30Normal P/E 22.5
Mixed on our testsTrading above its usual valuationWeak on forward returns

Not every point was recorded live. Points marked recalculated are worked out from the metrics tickerseer archived that week.

Selected weeks: the first, the latest, every week the rating moved, and the cheapest and dearest.

WeekCurrent P/EPremium to normal P/ERating
2026-07-31P/E 31.0+38%Trading above its usual valuation (recalculated)
2026-08-03P/E 31.3+39%Trading above its usual valuation
2026-08-24P/E 24.8+10%Mixed on our tests
2026-10-05P/E 26.0+16%Weak on forward returns
2026-10-12P/E 23.5+4%Mixed on our tests (across a rating rules change)
2026-11-02P/E 18.3-19%Mixed on our tests ← now
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WeekCurrent P/EPremium to normal P/ERating
2026-07-31P/E 31.0+38%Trading above its usual valuation (recalculated)
2026-08-03P/E 31.3+39%Trading above its usual valuation
2026-08-07P/E 31.3+39%Trading above its usual valuation (recalculated)
2026-08-10P/E 27.5+22%Trading above its usual valuation
2026-08-14P/E 27.5+22%Trading above its usual valuation (recalculated)
2026-08-17P/E 29.2+30%Trading above its usual valuation
2026-08-21P/E 29.2+30%Trading above its usual valuation (recalculated)
2026-08-24P/E 24.8+10%Mixed on our tests
2026-08-27P/E 24.8+10%Mixed on our tests (recalculated)
2026-08-28P/E 24.8+10%Mixed on our tests (recalculated)
2026-08-30P/E 24.8+10%Mixed on our tests (recalculated)
2026-08-31P/E 23.0+2%Mixed on our tests
2026-09-05P/E 23.0+2%Mixed on our tests (recalculated)
2026-09-07P/E 22.7+1%Mixed on our tests
2026-09-12P/E 22.7+1%Mixed on our tests (recalculated)
2026-09-14P/E 23.5+4%Mixed on our tests
2026-09-19P/E 23.5+4%Mixed on our tests (recalculated)
2026-09-21P/E 22.2-1%Mixed on our tests
2026-09-26P/E 22.2-1%Mixed on our tests (recalculated)
2026-09-28P/E 23.9+6%Mixed on our tests
2026-10-03P/E 23.9+6%Mixed on our tests (recalculated)
2026-10-05P/E 26.0+16%Weak on forward returns
2026-10-10P/E 26.0+16%Weak on forward returns (recalculated)
2026-10-12P/E 23.5+4%Mixed on our tests (across a rating rules change)
2026-10-17P/E 23.5+4%Mixed on our tests (recalculated)
2026-10-19P/E 19.9-12%Mixed on our tests
2026-10-26P/E 18.4-18%Mixed on our tests
2026-10-31P/E 18.4-18%Mixed on our tests (recalculated)
2026-11-02P/E 18.3-19%Mixed on our tests ← now

Frequently asked questions

Is Kulicke & Soffa Industries stock overvalued?

At a current P/E of 15.8 versus its historical normal P/E of 22.5, Kulicke & Soffa Industries trades about 30% below its typical valuation, with a PEG of 0.65 on 24.3% forward growth. tickerseer currently rates it mixed on our tests.

What is Kulicke & Soffa Industries's fair value and PEG?

Kulicke & Soffa Industries trades at a current P/E of 15.8 against a historical normal P/E of 22.5, a PEG of 0.65, and a forward growth estimate of 24.3%. Priced at its historical normal P/E of 22.5 on the same blended earnings, the 2026-11-06 close of $64.01 corresponds to about $91.20 a share. This is a valuation reference, not a price target.

Has tickerseer's rating of Kulicke & Soffa Industries changed?

tickerseer's rating moved from trading above its usual valuation (2026-07-31) to mixed on our tests (2026-11-02). New rating rules took effect in the week of 2026-10-12, and this rating moved across that change, so part of the move may come from the new rules rather than the company.

What is the analyst price target for Kulicke & Soffa Industries?

The mean Wall Street price target for Kulicke & Soffa Industries is $100.33 across 3 analysts, 56.7% above the current price. tickerseer's SeerForecast verdict is formed independently of analyst targets.

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