P/E Ratio
Higher than 85% of Technology sector peers
Updated 166h ago
Sector Performance
85th percentileKLIC
97.0x
Sector Median
37.0x
Sector Avg
113.0x
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio of 97.0x means investors are paying $97 for every $1 of the company's past earnings, reflecting high expectations for future profit growth.
This is well above the sector median of 37.0x, placing Kulicke and Soffa at the 85th percentile among its Technology peers — only 15% of sector stocks have a higher P/E. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both listed as N/A, with only a single historical value of 97.0x available, indicating no trend data to evaluate. The combination of an extremely elevated P/E and the absence of any trend creates a high-risk profile: the stock is priced for perfection, and any earnings disappointment could lead to sharp downside. This metric does not support the overall BULLISH verdict; instead, the 97.0x multiple suggests the stock is richly valued relative to both the sector and its own limited history, introducing caution despite the platform's positive outlook.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about KLIC?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
How does KLIC's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
KLIC's P/E Ratio of 97.0x compares to a Technology sector median of 37.0x, placing it in the 85th percentile.
Who are KLIC's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Technology peers by P/E Ratio include: LIF (20.9x), DELL (18.9x), UBER (18.2x), CRM (17.3x), WEX (16.3x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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97.0x
Sector Median
37.0x
Sector Avg
113.0x
How KLIC's P/E Ratio compares to sector peers.
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