FCF Yield
Higher than 22% of Technology sector peers
Updated 166h ago
Sector Performance
22th percentileKLIC
1.5%
Sector Median
3.2%
Sector Avg
3.3%
Deep Analysis
Kulicke and Soffa’s current free cash flow (FCF) yield of 1.5% means that for every $100 invested in the stock, the company generates roughly $1.50 in cash leftover after capital spending — a low return compared to the technology sector median of 3.3%.
Specifically, the stock sits at the 20th percentile among its sector peers, indicating that 80% of tech companies offer a higher FCF yield. The trend data is not available (N/A), with both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes marked as N/A, so no directional insight can be drawn from recent performance. The combination of a below-median yield and the absence of trend information suggests limited current cash-flow value and an uncertain risk profile, as investors cannot gauge whether the metric is improving or deteriorating. This low FCF yield contradicts the overall BULLISH verdict, since a yield far below the sector median typically signals less attractive cash generation relative to price.
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.
How does KLIC's FCF Yield compare to its sector?
KLIC's FCF Yield of 1.5% compares to a Technology sector median of 3.2%, placing it in the 22th percentile.
Who are KLIC's closest peers by FCF Yield?
The closest Technology peers by FCF Yield include: DDOG (1.4%), SMTC (1.2%), SHOP (1.0%), MRVL (0.9%), AMD (0.9%).
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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1.5%
Sector Median
3.2%
Sector Avg
3.3%
How KLIC's FCF Yield compares to sector peers.
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