Why Photronics, Inc.’s (PLAB) Stock Is Down 5.17%
As of Monday, September 14, Photronics, Inc.’s PLAB share price has dipped by 5.17%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Jenna Brashear
Stock Evaluator: Photronics, Inc. (PLAB)
Photronics, Inc. PLAB
$29.11
0.60
2.10%
September 18, 2026 4:00:00 PM
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Volume: 1,224,205
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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| 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 Down 5.19%
As of Friday, August 28, Photronics, Inc.’s PLAB share price has dipped by 5.19%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Rosalio Madrigal
Why Photronics, Inc.’s (PLAB) Stock Is Up 6.61%
As of Wednesday, August 26, Photronics, Inc.’s PLAB share price has surged by 6.61%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to sell.Cynthia McLaughlin
What You Need to Know About Photronics, Inc.'s Q4 Earnings
Photronics, Inc.'s fiscal Q4 earnings report was released on Wednesday, August 26. Let's dive in to see if (PLAB) missed or beat analyst's expectations.Michael Rose
Why Photronics, Inc.’s (PLAB) Stock Is Down 5.65%
As of Tuesday, August 18, Photronics, Inc.’s PLAB share price has dipped by 5.65%, which has investors questioning if this is right time to buy.Cynthia McLaughlin
Financial Summary
| Share Statistics | PLAB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Market Cap (Mil) | $1,717.4 | $4,542.3 | 52% |
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| Shares Out (Mil) | 58.7 | 62.3 | 51% |
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| Institutional Ownership | 97.5% | 94.8% | 74% |
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| Float (Mil) | 57.5 | 81.4 | 50% |
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| Beta | 1.35 | 1.65 | 78% |
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| Avg Daily Volume (000s) | 930 | 921 | 68% |
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| Price Change (52-week) |
24.4% | 60.4% | 69% |
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| Growth | PLAB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (5yr) | 6.9% | 8.5% | 45% |
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| Net Income (5yr) | 32.2% | (4.7%) | 86% |
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| EPS (5yr) | 34.4% | 4.3% | 85 |
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| Dividends (5yr) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| Cash Flow (5yr) | (29.2%) | (7.4%) | 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 | $0.423 | $1.860 | $2.020 | |
| # Rev Up | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| # Rev Down | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Three Months Ago EPS | $0.420 | $1.845 | $2.025 | |
| Year/Year Chg | (2.7%) | (11.8%) | (4.2%) | |
| Financials | PLAB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Sales (TTM) (Mil) | $867 | $924 | 48% |
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| Net Income (TTM) (Mil) | $165 | $24 | 66% |
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| EPS (TTM) | $2.850 | $0.400 | 77% |
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| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $308 | $140 | 65% |
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| Net Cash Flow (TTM) (Mil) | $70 | $51 | 73% |
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| Long-Term Debt (Q1) (Mil) | $0 | $91 | 0% |
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| Enterprise Value (Q1) (Mil) | $1,468 | $4,860 | 45% |
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| Valuation | PLAB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| P/B | 1.32 | 4.77 | 34% |
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| P/E | 10.3 | 49.6 | 18% |
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| Dividend Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0% |
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| PEG (5yr hist) | 0.3 | 2.4 | 13% |
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| Ratios | PLAB | Industry Median |
Percentile (All Stocks) |
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| Gross Margin | 33.7% | 45.6% | 40% |
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| Net Margin | 19.0% | 7.6% | 78% |
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| ROA | 8.8% | 3.5% | 85% |
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| ROE | 13.7% | 6.2% | 67% |
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| Liabilities to Assets | 12.4% | 31.1% | 7% |
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| F-Score | 4 | 5 | 33% |
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| Performance Since Inception: | 6.6% |
| +/- S&P 500: | -0.9 |
