KLA Corporation (KLAC)vsKulicke and Soffa Industries Inc (KLIC)
KLAC
KLA Corporation
$1,543.82
-1.43%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $205.79B
KLIC
Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc
$68.80
+1.12%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
KLA Corporation generates 1754% more annual revenue ($12.74B vs $687.58M). KLAC leads profitability with a 35.8% profit margin vs -9.4%. KLAC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.66. KLAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
KLAC
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
KLIC
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+3.9%
Fair Value
$1605.71
Current Price
$1543.82
$61.89 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KLIC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 101 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.3%
Earnings expanding 40.9% YoY
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 20.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 37.0x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 78.8%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KLAC
The strongest argument for KLAC centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 35.8% and operating margin at 41.3%.
Bull Case : KLIC
The strongest argument for KLIC centers on Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : KLAC
The primary concerns for KLAC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : KLIC
The primary concerns for KLIC are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KLAC profiles as a mature stock while KLIC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KLIC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
KLIC is growing revenue faster at 20.2% — sustainability is the question.
KLAC generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KLAC scores higher overall (70/100 vs 37/100), backed by strong 35.8% margins. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
KLA Corporation
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
KLA Corporation is a capital equipment company based in Milpitas, California. It supplies process control and yield management systems for the semiconductor industry and other related nanoelectronics industries. The company's products and services are intended for all phases of wafer, reticle, integrated circuit (IC) and packaging production, from research and development to final volume manufacturing.
Visit Website →Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells capital equipment and tools for assembling semiconductor devices. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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