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PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PLAB - US7194051022 - Common Stock

24.15 USD
+0.13 (+0.54%)
Last: 12/5/2025, 8:00:00 PM
24.15 USD
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After Hours: 12/5/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall PLAB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PLAB against 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making PLAB a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. 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!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
PLAB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PLAB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPLAB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.19%, PLAB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PLAB has a Return On Equity of 9.64%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLAB outperforms 73.21% of its industry peers.
PLAB has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.95%) than 79.46% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PLAB is above the industry average of 10.79%.
Industry RankSector 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%
PLAB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPLAB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

PLAB's Profit Margin of 12.67% is fine compared to the rest 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.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 24.75%, PLAB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.14% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLAB has grown nicely.
PLAB has a Gross Margin of 35.81%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PLAB underperforms 63.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PLAB has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
PLAB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPLAB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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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.
PLAB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
PLAB Yearly Shares OutstandingPLAB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
PLAB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPLAB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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.
The Altman-Z score of PLAB (3.29) 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.
PLAB's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.00 is amongst the best of 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.
With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.00, PLAB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 3.29
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC10.43%
PLAB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPLAB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 4.99, PLAB is doing good in 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.
PLAB's Quick ratio of 4.62 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLAB outperforms 77.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.99
Quick Ratio 4.62
PLAB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPLAB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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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.
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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
PLAB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPLAB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
PLAB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPLAB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.96, the valuation of PLAB can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of PLAB indicates a rather cheap valuation: PLAB is cheaper than 96.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PLAB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.10, PLAB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.96
Fwd PE 11.8
PLAB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPLAB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

PLAB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PLAB is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PLAB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PLAB is cheaper than 86.61% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.11
EV/EBITDA 2.55
PLAB Per share dataPLAB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of PLAB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y1.66%
EPS Next 3Y3.14%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for PLAB!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

PHOTRONICS INC

NASDAQ:PLAB (12/5/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 24.15 0 (0%)

24.15

+0.13 (+0.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)08-27 2025-08-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-10 2025-12-10/bmo
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 (39.3%)
Short Float %8.99%
Short Ratio7.1
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector Rank
PE 11.96
Fwd PE 11.8
P/S 1.66
P/FCF 22.11
P/OCF 6.24
P/B 1.27
P/tB 1.27
EV/EBITDA 2.55
EPS(TTM)2.02
EY8.36%
EPS(NY)2.05
Fwd EY8.47%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY4.52%
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC10.43%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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.