KLIC FCF Yield Analysis
Updated 156h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
A 2.1% free cash flow (FCF) yield means that for every $100 of market value, the company generates about $2.10 in cash from operations after capital spending.
Sector Performance
26th percentileKLIC
2.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
Prior Period
1.8%(Aug 2026)
Deep Analysis
A 2.1% free cash flow (FCF) yield means that for every $100 of market value, the company generates about $2.10 in cash from operations after capital spending.
That figure sits below the sector median of 4.2%, placing KLIC in the 26th percentile among peers, so the company offers less cash return than most comparable firms. The metric is trending upward over the last eight quarters, with the latest reading of 2.1% up 16.7% quarter-over-quarter, though the year-over-year change is not available. The combination of a below-median level but a rising trend suggests improving cash generation, yet the absolute yield remains low enough that it does not signal a bargain on cash flow alone. This mixed picture supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: the improving trend is a positive, but the weak relative level keeps the stock from being a clear opportunity. The metric directly aligns with a neutral stance rather than contradicting it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FCF Yield tell investors about KLIC?
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
How is the FCF Yield calculated?
FCF Yield is calculated as: Free Cash Flow / Market Cap.
Who are KLIC's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest peers by FCF Yield include: RARE (-18.7%), CG (-19.3%), RXRX (-20.3%), PLUG (-22.0%), NTLA (-22.5%).
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The Formula
Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
Why It Matters
One of the purest measures of value. High FCF yield means the company generates a lot of cash relative to its price — favoured by value investors.
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2.1%
Sector Median
4.2%
Sector Avg
9.3%
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