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Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) closed at $83.14 as of 2026-09-18, trading 61.6% above its 200-week moving average of $51.45. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 67.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 34, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.95 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2747 weeks of data, KLIC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 42 times. On average, these episodes lasted 27 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KLIC at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +27.5%.
With a market cap of $4.4 billion, KLIC is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.3%. Return on equity stands at 13.2%. The stock trades at 4.8x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 9.1% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KLIC would have grown to $4586, compared to $3167 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.0% vs 10.8% for the index — confirming KLIC as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -36% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: KLIC vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KLIC Crosses Below the Line?
Across 34 historical episodes, buying KLIC when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +33.7% after 12 months (median +3.0%), compared to +10.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 55% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +32.2% vs +15.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KLIC crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Bean Score Experimental
The Bean Score measures how far a stock's free cash flow yield has deviated from its own quarterly baseline, normalized by the stock's historical behavior. Between earnings dates, FCF is constant — so the score is purely a function of stock price. The levels below show at what prices KLIC would reach each dislocation threshold.
Dislocation Price Levels
Prices where KLIC's Bean Score would hit each σ threshold. Valid until next earnings report: 2026-11-18.
| Level | σ | Price | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Value | +2σ | $78.03 | Unusually cheap — analysis point |
| Value | +1σ | $90.47 | Cheap vs. own history |
| Fair Value | +0σ | $107.63 | Historical mean behavior |
| Expensive | -1σ | $132.83 | Expensive vs. own history |
| Deep Expensive | -2σ | $173.41 | Unusually expensive — analysis point |
Quarterly FCF & Yield Trailing twelve-month free cash flow and yield at each quarter end
Recent Earnings
| Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | $1.01 | $1.20 | +19.2% |
| 2026-05-06 | $0.67 | $0.79 | +17.9% |
| 2026-02-04 | $0.33 | $0.44 | +33.3% |
| 2025-11-19 | $0.22 | $0.28 | +26.1% |
Signal Accuracy Collecting Data
The Bean Score system is accumulating weekly data to validate signal accuracy. After 13+ weeks of history, this section will display win rates and average returns for each σ threshold crossing — answering the question: "When this score says cheap or expensive, does the price subsequently move in the expected direction?"
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Theoretical framework — not backtested or forward-tested. The Bean Score uses trailing twelve-month free cash flow yield as a dislocation identifier. It measures whether the market has pushed a stock's yield unusually far from its own baseline behavior. These levels are analysis points: prices at which the yield deviation becomes unusual enough to justify the work. FCF values update quarterly with earnings; between reports, all movement is price-driven.
Dislocation Scores Experimental
Each score measures deviation from KLIC's own historical baseline — the same idea as the Bean Score, applied to different fundamentals. Positive means cheaper or more dislocated than this stock's norm. Scores marked σ are normalized by the stock's own variability; pp values are simple deltas from its recent baseline.
Theoretical framework — not backtested. These scores describe how unusual today's readings are for this specific company. Each one is an analysis point, a reason to open the filings. Annual-statement scores (buyback, accruals, FCF vs history) rest on only ~4 yearly data points and are deltas, not sigmas.
Historical Touches
KLIC has crossed below its 200-week MA 42 times with an average 1-year return of +27.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1974 | Dec 1976 | 152 | 77.0% | -74.2% | +39547.7% |
| Jan 1977 | Mar 1977 | 8 | 16.5% | +44.4% | +68182.4% |
| Dec 1981 | Jan 1982 | 3 | 13.6% | +98.0% | +6170.8% |
| Mar 1982 | Mar 1982 | 1 | 3.3% | +198.0% | +6045.4% |
| Apr 1985 | Sep 1987 | 125 | 60.7% | -14.0% | +2159.3% |
| Oct 1987 | Jun 1988 | 38 | 60.1% | -42.1% | +2439.4% |
| Jul 1988 | May 1990 | 94 | 37.0% | -37.1% | +3067.7% |
| Jul 1990 | Feb 1991 | 30 | 50.6% | -13.2% | +4418.7% |
| Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 | 1 | 1.8% | -28.6% | +4289.6% |
| May 1991 | May 1991 | 1 | 3.2% | -39.7% | +4418.7% |
| Jun 1991 | Jan 1993 | 83 | 45.6% | -43.3% | +4486.1% |
| Jul 1996 | Nov 1996 | 17 | 36.9% | +218.8% | +1459.7% |
| Dec 1997 | Feb 1998 | 8 | 20.5% | -1.7% | +974.4% |
| Mar 1998 | Jan 1999 | 44 | 49.9% | +7.2% | +783.0% |
| Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 | 3 | 4.5% | +263.3% | +741.8% |
| Apr 1999 | Jun 1999 | 8 | 10.5% | +153.0% | +744.2% |
| Aug 1999 | Sep 1999 | 2 | 1.6% | +68.1% | +760.7% |
| Aug 2000 | Aug 2000 | 1 | 1.3% | -3.5% | +534.9% |
| Sep 2000 | Jan 2001 | 17 | 40.9% | -14.6% | +556.6% |
| Jan 2001 | Apr 2001 | 12 | 22.5% | +14.4% | +556.6% |
| Apr 2001 | May 2001 | 2 | 5.1% | +11.2% | +547.9% |
| May 2001 | Jun 2001 | 4 | 6.4% | -3.0% | +538.0% |
| Aug 2001 | Oct 2001 | 12 | 32.8% | -63.3% | +557.7% |
| Feb 2002 | Feb 2002 | 3 | 5.9% | -68.5% | +553.7% |
| May 2002 | Oct 2003 | 75 | 87.0% | -62.8% | +535.1% |
| Dec 2003 | Dec 2003 | 1 | 0.2% | -36.1% | +573.8% |
| Feb 2004 | Jan 2006 | 97 | 56.2% | -46.7% | +671.3% |
| Jun 2006 | Sep 2006 | 15 | 22.7% | +29.1% | +1187.2% |
| Oct 2006 | Jan 2007 | 12 | 8.3% | -13.9% | +1035.0% |
| Jul 2007 | Feb 2010 | 132 | 83.4% | -27.1% | +1023.1% |
| Aug 2010 | Oct 2010 | 11 | 12.1% | +51.8% | +1587.6% |
| Nov 2010 | Nov 2010 | 1 | 2.2% | +76.8% | +1513.8% |
| Jun 2015 | May 2016 | 47 | 25.2% | +3.3% | +711.7% |
| Jun 2016 | Jul 2016 | 5 | 2.6% | +77.6% | +683.9% |
| Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 | 2 | 2.3% | +52.9% | +694.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 9.2% | +166.8% | +394.4% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 0.1% | +128.1% | +340.3% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 4.3% | +208.9% | +353.1% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 2 | 2.1% | +4.9% | +102.4% |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | 1 | 3.3% | -33.9% | +93.1% |
| May 2024 | Jun 2024 | 4 | 4.1% | -28.3% | +89.8% |
| Jul 2024 | Nov 2025 | 71 | 39.6% | -24.3% | +80.7% |
| Average | 27 | — | +27.5% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KLIC below its 200-week moving average?
No. Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) is currently 61.6% above its 200-week moving average of $51.45. It would need to fall to $51.45 to cross below the line.
What is KLIC's 200-week moving average price?
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $51.45 as of 2026-09-18. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when KLIC drops below its 200-week moving average?
KLIC has crossed below its 200-week moving average 42 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +27.5%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 27 weeks on average.
Is KLIC a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about KLIC as of 2026-09-18: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 34. Free cash flow yield is 1.3%. Return on equity is 13.2%. Price-to-book is 4.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does KLIC compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.8 years, $100 invested in KLIC would have grown to $4586, compared to $3167 for the S&P 500. That's 12.0% annualized vs 10.8% for the index. KLIC has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does KLIC pay a dividend?
Yes. Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 99.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-09-18