KLIC
Kulicke & Soffa Industries Inc
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Kulicke & Soffa Industries (KLIC) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$69.70
+0.73 (+1.06%)
▲
5d:
-3.78%
30d:
-21.14%
90d:
-26.75%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
BUY
MODERATE Confidence (92%)
Quality Score
55/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$69.74 – $89.49
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
11.8x
CHEAP
vs 22.3x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$100.33
+44.0% upside
Options IV & Volume
8th pct IV
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$56.90 / $82.26
Trend: Strong Downtrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: KLIC shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 19.0% decline. Moderate conviction.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$256.36
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$159.18
56.2% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 22.3x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: KLIC is currently trading at $69.70, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $69.74 to $89.49. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 11.8) compared to its historical average (22.3). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 19.0% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KLIC is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $56.90, while resistance sits at $82.25.
Market Sentiment: KLIC scores 65/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (8th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $100.33 (+44.0%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, KLIC is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $56.90, while resistance sits at $82.25.
Market Sentiment: KLIC scores 65/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. In the options market, Implied Volatility is low (8th percentile), suggesting options premiums are relatively cheap. This makes it an attractive time for long options strategies if you have a directional bias. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $100.33 (+44.0%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$69.74 -
$89.49
Company Quality Score
55/100
(HOLD)
Options IV Signal
8th percentile
(COMPLACENCY WARNING)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
92.3%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$69.74 -
$89.49
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Expected Move (7 Days)
±$6.68
(9.6%)
Support Level
$56.90
Resistance Level
$82.26
Current Trend
Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of
Nov 10, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Options cheap (IV 8th percentile)
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (65/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 44.0% below Wall St target ($100.33)
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 65/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
11.81
Wall Street Target
$100.33
(+44.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
122.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-78.8%
Profit Margin
12.2%
Valuation Discount vs History
-19.0% cheaper
PE vs Historical
11.8 vs 22.3
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-19.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$62.73
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$56.46
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$50.81
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 12→22)
$95.97
(+38%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 19.9, Growth: 52.8%)
$395.68
(+468%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 11.8, Growth: 52.8%)
$235.24
(+238%)
Bear:
(PE: 10.0, Growth: 52.8%)
$199.95
(+187%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (32x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (12x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 31.64 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.18
Bull Case
$151.73
(+118%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 34.8
Base Case
$137.94
(+98%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 31.6
Bear Case
$46.90
(-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 26.9
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 11.8 to 22.3
Stabilization Target:
$131.64
(+88.9%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+88.9%
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