PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:PLAB - US7194051022 - Common Stock
21.22 USD
+0.94 (+4.64%)
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 gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. PLAB may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth With these ratings, PLAB could be worth investigating further 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.
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
The Return On Assets of PLAB (6.19%) is better than 74.11% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.64%, PLAB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.95%, PLAB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PLAB is above the industry average of 10.86%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 12.67%, PLAB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.32% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PLAB has grown nicely.
PLAB's Operating Margin of 24.75% is amongst the best of the industry. PLAB outperforms 83.04% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLAB has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of PLAB (35.81%) is worse than 62.50% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for PLAB has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for PLAB has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLAB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.08 indicates that PLAB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PLAB has a Altman-Z score of 3.08. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PLAB outperforms 52.68% of its industry peers.
PLAB has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.00. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.00 years to pay back of 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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 indicates that PLAB is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.00, PLAB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.08 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC10.66%
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 has a better Current ratio (4.99) than 74.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.62 indicates that PLAB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PLAB has a better Quick ratio (4.62) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PLAB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -4.27%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 33.90% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -1.79% in the past year.
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
PLAB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.14% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.37% on average over the next years.
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 10.50, the valuation of PLAB can be described as reasonable.
PLAB's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PLAB is cheaper than 96.43% of the companies in the same industry.
PLAB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.07, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.37 indicates a reasonable valuation of PLAB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PLAB is valued cheaper than 99.11% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PLAB to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.08), we can say PLAB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PLAB is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PLAB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of PLAB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.31
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 |
NASDAQ:PLAB (11/21/2025, 3:30:05 PM)
21.22
+0.94 (+4.64%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.71%
Inst Owner Change0.42%
Ins Owners4.15%
Ins Owner Change0.42%
Market Cap1.25B
Revenue(TTM)856.15M
Net Income(TTM)108.47M
Analysts84.44
Price Target33.64 (58.53%)
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 | 10.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.37 | ||
| P/S | 1.46 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.48 | ||
| P/B | 1.11 | ||
| P/tB | 1.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 1.79 |
EPS(TTM)2.02
EY9.52%
EPS(NY)2.05
Fwd EY9.64%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY5.15%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY18.24%
SpS14.51
BVpS19.08
TBVpS19.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.31
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 | 3.08 |
F-Score5
WACC10.66%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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.