Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc (KLIC) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-31 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

53 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 43
Quality 36
Growth 49
Balance sheet 67
Cash quality 76
Capital allocation 74
Momentum 45

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

11.87 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

7/8 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-3.08 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

Continue: the KLIC chart & overview

FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-08-31

Quick answers

What is Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 53/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-31: valuation 43, quality 36, growth 49, balance sheet 67, cash quality 76, capital allocation 74, momentum 45. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc's Altman Z-Score?

11.87, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-31. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

7 of 8, as of 2026-08-31. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-3.08 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-31. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.