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KLIC Gross Margin Analysis

47.8%

Updated 155h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, and KLIC’s 47.8% means it keeps $0.478 of each sales dollar before other expenses.

Sector Performance

52th percentile

KLIC

47.8%

Sector Median

46.6%

Sector Avg

47.6%

Prior Period

49.3%(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the share of revenue left after paying direct production costs, and KLIC’s 47.8% means it keeps $0.478 of each sales dollar before other expenses.

That figure sits just above the sector median of 46.4%, placing KLIC in the 53rd percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, while the quarter-over-quarter change is -3.0%, matching a drop from 49.3% in the prior quarter. With an eight-quarter trend direction of N/A, the only observable movement is a single sequential decline. A margin level above the sector median offers some cushion, but the recent contraction suggests near-term cost or pricing pressure rather than improvement. This combination of a modestly high but slipping margin implies moderate risk, not a clear edge. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: it neither confirms strength nor signals a decisive weakness.

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.

Who are KLIC's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: HII (12.6%), VLO (12.3%), EXPD (12.3%), LMT (12.2%), EPD (12.1%).

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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.