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We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to PLAB. PLAB was compared to 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. PLAB has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on PLAB. These ratings would make PLAB suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PLAB had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PLAB had a positive cash flow from operations.
PLAB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years PLAB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PLAB has a Return On Assets of 6.19%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLAB outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of PLAB (9.64%) is better than 73.21% of its industry peers.
PLAB's Return On Invested Capital of 9.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLAB outperforms 79.46% of its industry peers.
PLAB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.91%. This is above the industry average of 10.75%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.19% | ||
| ROE | 9.64% | ||
| ROIC | 9.95% |
ROA(3y)8.29%
ROA(5y)6.4%
ROE(3y)12.94%
ROE(5y)9.95%
ROIC(3y)12.91%
ROIC(5y)9.9%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of PLAB (12.67%) is better than 73.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PLAB has grown nicely.
PLAB has a Operating Margin of 24.75%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLAB outperforms 83.04% of its industry peers.
PLAB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 35.81%, PLAB is doing worse than 63.39% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PLAB has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.67% | ||
| GM | 35.81% |
OM growth 3Y21.48%
OM growth 5Y21.98%
PM growth 3Y21.78%
PM growth 5Y22.74%
GM growth 3Y13.15%
GM growth 5Y10.69%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PLAB is still creating some value.
PLAB has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PLAB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PLAB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PLAB has an Altman-Z score of 3.21. This indicates that PLAB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PLAB's Altman-Z score of 3.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PLAB outperforms 51.79% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PLAB is 0.00, which is an excellent value as it means it would take PLAB, only 0.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
PLAB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLAB outperforms 86.61% of its industry peers.
PLAB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PLAB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLAB outperforms 74.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC10.6%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.99 indicates that PLAB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 4.99, PLAB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.21% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 4.62 indicates that PLAB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PLAB (4.62) is better than 77.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for PLAB have decreased by -4.27% in the last year.
PLAB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 33.90% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.79% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.50% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.27%
EPS 3Y32.05%
EPS 5Y33.9%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.79%
Revenue growth 3Y9.31%
Revenue growth 5Y9.5%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
3.2 Future
PLAB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.14% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PLAB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.37% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.08%
EPS Next 2Y1.66%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.73%
Revenue Next 2Y0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y2.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.24 indicates a reasonable valuation of PLAB.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PLAB is valued cheaper than 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
PLAB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
PLAB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.10.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PLAB is valued cheaper than 99.11% of the companies in the same industry.
PLAB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PLAB indicates a rather cheap valuation: PLAB is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PLAB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PLAB is cheaper than 84.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of PLAB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
EPS Next 2Y1.66%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PLAB does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
22.71
-0.06 (-0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.71%
Inst Owner Change-0.72%
Ins Owners4.15%
Ins Owner Change0.35%
Market Cap1.34B
Revenue(TTM)856.15M
Net Income(TTM)108.47M
Analysts84.44
Price Target33.64 (48.13%)
Short Float %8.63%
Short Ratio6.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.28%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.14%
Max EPS beat(2)31.69%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)8.06%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.14%
Max EPS beat(4)31.69%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.53%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.1%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)6.98%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.82%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.62%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.82%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.81%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.6%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.57%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)5.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)9.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.1 | ||
| P/S | 1.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.87 | ||
| P/B | 1.19 | ||
| P/tB | 1.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.28 |
EPS(TTM)2.02
EY8.89%
EPS(NY)2.05
Fwd EY9.01%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY4.81%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY17.04%
SpS14.51
BVpS19.08
TBVpS19.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.33
Graham Number29.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.19% | ||
| ROE | 9.64% | ||
| ROCE | 13.43% | ||
| ROIC | 9.95% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.68% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.68% | ||
| OM | 24.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.67% | ||
| GM | 35.81% | ||
| FCFM | 7.53% |
ROA(3y)8.29%
ROA(5y)6.4%
ROE(3y)12.94%
ROE(5y)9.95%
ROIC(3y)12.91%
ROIC(5y)9.9%
ROICexc(3y)20.57%
ROICexc(5y)15.24%
ROICexgc(3y)20.57%
ROICexgc(5y)15.24%
ROCE(3y)17.42%
ROCE(5y)13.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y30.41%
ROICexgc growth 5Y29.52%
ROICexc growth 3Y30.45%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.79%
OM growth 3Y21.48%
OM growth 5Y21.98%
PM growth 3Y21.78%
PM growth 5Y22.74%
GM growth 3Y13.15%
GM growth 5Y10.69%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 203.77% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 19.14% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.12% | ||
| Profit Quality | 59.42% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.21 |
F-Score5
WACC10.6%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)153.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)131.47%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.5%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.32%
Profit Quality(3y)124.28%
Profit Quality(5y)132.15%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.27%
EPS 3Y32.05%
EPS 5Y33.9%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-3.08%
EPS Next 2Y1.66%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.79%
Revenue growth 3Y9.31%
Revenue growth 5Y9.5%
Sales Q2Q%-0.28%
Revenue Next Year-2.73%
Revenue Next 2Y0.51%
Revenue Next 3Y2.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.07%
EBIT growth 3Y32.79%
EBIT growth 5Y33.57%
EBIT Next Year26.03%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-50.42%
FCF growth 3Y46.47%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-16.94%
OCF growth 3Y20.13%
OCF growth 5Y30.76%
PHOTRONICS INC / PLAB FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PLAB stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PLAB.
What is the valuation status for PLAB stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) stock?
PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is PHOTRONICS INC?
The financial health rating of PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) is 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PHOTRONICS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) is expected to decline by -3.08% in the next year.