KLICBULLISH

Gross Margin

49.3%

Higher than 27% of Technology sector peers

Updated 166h ago

Sector Performance

27th percentile

KLIC

49.3%

Sector Median

65.2%

Sector Avg

60.6%

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Deep Analysis

Kulicke and Soffa’s gross margin of 49.3% means that for every dollar of revenue, the company keeps about 49 cents after paying the direct costs to produce its semiconductor equipment and services.

That figure sits well below the technology sector median of 63.8%, placing the company in the 27th percentile among its peers — a sign that its cost structure or pricing power is weaker than most competitors. No year-over-year or quarter-over-quarter change data is available, and the trend over the last eight quarters is listed as N/A, so there is no historical direction to assess improvement or deterioration. The combination of a below-median gross margin with no observable trend introduces investment risk because the current level suggests a persistent competitive disadvantage, and without trend data, it is unclear whether management is addressing it. This metric directly contradicts the overall BULLISH verdict, as a low gross margin implies thinner profitability and less pricing power relative to sector benchmarks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about KLIC?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does KLIC's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

KLIC's Gross Margin of 49.3% compares to a Technology sector median of 65.2%, placing it in the 27th percentile.

Who are KLIC's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Technology peers by Gross Margin include: LYFT (47.6%), COHU (46.3%), UBER (45.0%), LSPD (44.4%), GRAB (43.4%).

The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.