Why Photronics, Inc.’s (PLAB) Stock Is Up 6.40%
As of Monday, November 09, Photronics, Inc.’s PLAB share price has surged by 6.40%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Michael Rose
Stock Evaluator: Photronics, Inc. (PLAB)
Photronics, Inc. PLAB
$28.92
1.56
5.70%
November 9, 2026 4:00:00 PM
EST
Volume: 889,417
After Hours: $120.37
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0.12%
November 10, 2021 7:59 PM
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Volume: 72,713
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NASD | DELAYED PRICE
| SECTOR | INDUSTRY |
| Information Technology | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
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COMPANY SUMMARY
Photronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of photomask products and services in the United States, Taiwan, China, Korea, Europe, and internationally. It offers photomasks that are used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat panel displays (FPDs); and to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, and FDP substrates. The company also provides electrical and optical components. It sells its products to semiconductor and FPD designers, manufacturers, and foundries through its sales personnel and customer service representatives. The company was formerly known as Photronic Labs, Inc. and changed its name to Photronics, Inc. in 1990. Photronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Brookfield, Connecticut.
Commentary & Analysis
Why Photronics, Inc.’s (PLAB) Stock Is Up 5.92%
As of Friday, November 06, Photronics, Inc.’s PLAB share price has surged by 5.92%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Michael Rose
Why Photronics, Inc.’s (PLAB) Stock Is Up 5.69%
As of Tuesday, November 03, Photronics, Inc.’s PLAB share price has surged by 5.69%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Jenna Brashear
Why Photronics, Inc.’s (PLAB) Stock Is Down 5.32%
As of Friday, October 30, Photronics, Inc.’s PLAB share price has dipped by 5.32%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Tudor Pop
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Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | PLAB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $1,706.2 | $3,968.6 | 52% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 58.7 | 63.5 | 51% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 97.6% | 94.5% | 74% |
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| Float (Mil) | 57.6 | 82.2 | 49% |
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| Beta | 1.35 | 1.70 | 77% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 961 | 1,221 | 67% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
27.5% | 49.6% | 72% |
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| Growth | PLAB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 6.9% | 8.9% | 46% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 32.2% | (3.3%) | 87% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 34.4% | 5.9% | 85 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | (29.2%) | (7.8%) | 20% |
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| Estimates | Qtrly | Current Fiscal Year |
Next Fiscal Year |
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| # of Estimates | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| Current EPS | $0.477 | $2.010 | $2.077 | |
| Month Ago EPS | $0.477 | $2.010 | $2.077 | |
| # Rev Up | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| # Rev Down | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $0.423 | $1.860 | $2.020 | |
| Year/Year Chg | (2.7%) | (11.8%) | (4.2%) | |
| Financials | PLAB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $867 | $890 | 48% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $165 | $45 | 65% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $2.850 | $0.400 | 77% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $308 | $140 | 64% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $70 | $48 | 74% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $0 | $120 | 0% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $1,468 | $4,547 | 45% |
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| Valuation | PLAB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 1.31 | 3.59 | 36% |
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| P/E | 10.2 | 42.7 | 19% |
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| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 0.3 | 1.9 | 14% |
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| Ratios | PLAB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Gross Margin | 33.7% | 46.4% | 40% |
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| Net Margin | 19.0% | 9.8% | 77% |
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| ROA | 8.8% | 3.8% | 84% |
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| ROE | 13.7% | 6.8% | 67% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 12.4% | 31.3% | 8% |
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| F-Score | 4 | 5 | 33% |
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| Performance Since Inception: | 6.4% |
| +/- S&P 500: | -1.0 |
