Name: Gross Profit Margin

Definition: Gross profit margin shows how much profit the company keeps from each dollar of sales after covering the direct cost of making its products or delivering services. High margins suggest strong pricing power or efficient production. Shrinking margins might mean rising costs or tougher competition eating into profits.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', KLIC's gross profit margin was 45.9%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. Industry average for Semiconductors in '2021' stood at 38.6%.
• In '2022', KLIC's gross profit margin was 49.8%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Semiconductors in '2022' stood at 42.1%. Industry average increased by 3.5% compared to previous year.
• In '2023', KLIC's gross profit margin was 48.3%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Semiconductors in '2023' stood at 28.6%. Industry average declined by 13.5% from previous year.
• In '2024', KLIC's gross profit margin was 38.0%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Semiconductors in '2024' stood at 33.8%. Industry average increased by 5.2% compared to previous year.
Overall, KLIC's gross profit margin has consistently declined during the past 4 years.

Formula: Gross Profit Margin = (Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

Good Range: Often 20%-60% depending on industry.