24.14 USD
+0.12 (+0.5%)
Taking everything into account, PLAB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PLAB was compared to 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. PLAB scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. PLAB scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings would make PLAB suitable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PLAB was profitable.
PLAB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years PLAB has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years PLAB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of PLAB (6.19%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
PLAB has a better Return On Equity (9.64%) than 73.21% of its industry peers.
PLAB has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLAB outperforms 79.46% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PLAB is above the industry average of 10.79%.
| 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
PLAB has a Profit Margin of 12.67%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLAB outperforms 73.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PLAB has grown nicely.
PLAB has a better Operating Margin (24.75%) than 82.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLAB has grown nicely.
PLAB has a worse Gross Margin (35.81%) than 63.39% of its industry peers.
PLAB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
PLAB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLAB has more shares outstanding
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 3.29. This indicates that PLAB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PLAB has a Altman-Z score (3.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.00, PLAB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.61% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 3.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC10.36%
2.3 Liquidity
PLAB has a Current Ratio of 4.99. This indicates that PLAB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PLAB's Current ratio of 4.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLAB outperforms 73.21% of its industry peers.
PLAB has a Quick Ratio of 4.62. This indicates that PLAB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 4.62, PLAB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, PLAB shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 33.90% on average per year.
PLAB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.79%.
PLAB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.50% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 3.14% on average over the next years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.95, the valuation of PLAB can be described as reasonable.
96.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLAB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
PLAB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.41.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.80 indicates a reasonable valuation of PLAB.
98.21% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLAB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PLAB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.8 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PLAB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PLAB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y1.66%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for PLAB!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:PLAB (12/5/2025, 3:51:05 PM)
24.14
+0.12 (+0.5%)
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 Cap1.42B
Revenue(TTM)856.15M
Net Income(TTM)108.47M
Analysts84.44
Price Target33.64 (39.35%)
Short Float %8.99%
Short Ratio7.1
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 | 11.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.8 | ||
| P/S | 1.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.27 | ||
| P/tB | 1.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.55 |
EPS(TTM)2.02
EY8.37%
EPS(NY)2.05
Fwd EY8.48%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY4.53%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY16.03%
SpS14.51
BVpS19.08
TBVpS19.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
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 | 3.29 |
F-Score5
WACC10.36%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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.