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KLIC EV/EBITDA Analysis

20.9x

Updated 155h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The EV/EBITDA ratio compares a company's total enterprise value to its operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization; a 25.3x reading means KLIC trades at 25.3 times its annual operating profit.

Sector Performance

75th percentile

KLIC

20.9x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-62.3x

Prior Period

25.3x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

That is well above its sector median of 13.6x, placing the stock in the 84th percentile among peers, so the market still assigns it a premium valuation. The trend is clearly decreasing, with the ratio down 56.9% year-over-year and 50.1% quarter-over-quarter, following a multi-quarter slide from 58.6x to the current 25.3x. The combination of a still-high level with a rapid decline suggests valuation risk is easing, as earnings may be catching up or market expectations are cooling. For an investor, this could signal reduced downside from prior overvaluation, but the premium over peers persists. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict: the decreasing trend offers improving fundamentals, yet the 84th-percentile ranking keeps the risk-reward balanced rather than clearly favorable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about KLIC?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are KLIC's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: FLNC (-22.5x), EVGO (-22.6x), LSPD (-26.9x), BRZE (-29.6x), RBLX (-31.4x).

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The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.