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Overall PLAB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated PLAB against 113 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. PLAB has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year PLAB was profitable.
In the past year PLAB had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years PLAB has been profitable.
PLAB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PLAB has a better Return On Assets (7.56%) than 73.45% of its industry peers.
PLAB's Return On Equity of 11.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLAB outperforms 76.11% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.17%, PLAB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.65% of the companies in the same industry.
PLAB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.29%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.75%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.56% | ||
| ROE | 11.62% | ||
| ROIC | 10.17% |
ROA(3y)7.8%
ROA(5y)7.34%
ROE(3y)12.05%
ROE(5y)11.43%
ROIC(3y)12.29%
ROIC(5y)11.75%
1.3 Margins
PLAB has a better Profit Margin (16.06%) than 75.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PLAB has grown nicely.
PLAB has a Operating Margin of 24.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PLAB outperforms 82.30% of its industry peers.
PLAB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PLAB (35.30%) is worse than 64.60% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PLAB has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.06% | ||
| GM | 35.3% |
OM growth 3Y-1.57%
OM growth 5Y18.52%
PM growth 3Y3.68%
PM growth 5Y23.71%
GM growth 3Y-0.36%
GM growth 5Y9.83%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PLAB is creating some value.
PLAB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PLAB has less shares outstanding
PLAB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PLAB has an Altman-Z score of 3.82. This indicates that PLAB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 3.82, PLAB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.10% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.00, PLAB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.73% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PLAB (0.00) is better than 74.34% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC10.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.37 indicates that PLAB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 5.37, PLAB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.11% of the companies in the same industry.
PLAB has a Quick Ratio of 4.99. This indicates that PLAB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PLAB (4.99) is better than 80.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.53% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, PLAB shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 30.81% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, PLAB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.04% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PLAB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.85% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.53%
EPS 3Y0.83%
EPS 5Y30.81%
EPS Q2Q%1.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.04%
Revenue growth 3Y0.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.85%
Sales Q2Q%-3.08%
3.2 Future
PLAB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.76% yearly.
PLAB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.29%
EPS Next 2Y7.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.83%
Revenue Next 2Y7.16%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.24, the valuation of PLAB can be described as correct.
93.81% 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 valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
PLAB is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.14.
92.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLAB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
PLAB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.14 |
4.2 Price Multiples
PLAB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PLAB is cheaper than 99.11% of the companies in the same industry.
79.65% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLAB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of PLAB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.23
PEG (5Y)0.53
EPS Next 2Y7.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PLAB does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
32.97
-0.76 (-2.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.04%
Inst Owner Change-0.72%
Ins Owners4.05%
Ins Owner Change-2.09%
Market Cap1.95B
Revenue(TTM)849.29M
Net Income(TTM)136.40M
Analysts84.44
Price Target44.1 (33.76%)
Short Float %9.7%
Short Ratio4.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)30.53%
Min EPS beat(2)29.38%
Max EPS beat(2)31.69%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)12.6%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.14%
Max EPS beat(4)31.69%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)2.09%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)2.67%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)6.93%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.95%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.08%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.46%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.08%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.37%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.19%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.48%
PT rev (1m)31.08%
PT rev (3m)32.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)13.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.5%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)6.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.14 | ||
| P/S | 2.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.66 | ||
| P/tB | 1.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.57 |
EPS(TTM)2.03
EY6.16%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY6.61%
FCF(TTM)1.01
FCFY3.06%
OCF(TTM)4.2
OCFY12.74%
SpS14.39
BVpS19.89
TBVpS19.89
PEG (NY)2.23
PEG (5Y)0.53
Graham Number30.14
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.56% | ||
| ROE | 11.62% | ||
| ROCE | 12.7% | ||
| ROIC | 10.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.86% | ||
| OM | 24.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.06% | ||
| GM | 35.3% | ||
| FCFM | 7.01% |
ROA(3y)7.8%
ROA(5y)7.34%
ROE(3y)12.05%
ROE(5y)11.43%
ROIC(3y)12.29%
ROIC(5y)11.75%
ROICexc(3y)20.09%
ROICexc(5y)18.3%
ROICexgc(3y)20.09%
ROICexgc(5y)18.3%
ROCE(3y)15.36%
ROCE(5y)14.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.62%
ROICexgc growth 5Y18.95%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y19.05%
OM growth 3Y-1.57%
OM growth 5Y18.52%
PM growth 3Y3.68%
PM growth 5Y23.71%
GM growth 3Y-0.36%
GM growth 5Y9.83%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 242.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 22.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 43.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.82 |
F-Score6
WACC10.71%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)187.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)164.84%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.42%
Profit Quality(3y)93.18%
Profit Quality(5y)98.28%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2.53%
EPS 3Y0.83%
EPS 5Y30.81%
EPS Q2Q%1.69%
EPS Next Y7.29%
EPS Next 2Y7.76%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.04%
Revenue growth 3Y0.99%
Revenue growth 5Y6.85%
Sales Q2Q%-3.08%
Revenue Next Year6.83%
Revenue Next 2Y7.16%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-6.03%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.59%
EBIT growth 5Y26.64%
EBIT Next Year48.72%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-54.32%
FCF growth 3Y-28.46%
FCF growth 5Y-3.72%
OCF growth 1Y-5.22%
OCF growth 3Y-3.44%
OCF growth 5Y11.62%
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 6 / 10 to PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 9 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for PHOTRONICS INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) is expected to grow by 7.29% in the next year.