23.96 USD
+0.47 (+2%)
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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making PLAB a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. PLAB is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! This makes PLAB very considerable 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.
PLAB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.64%, PLAB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.21% of the companies in the same industry.
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 10.77%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 12.67%, PLAB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.21% of the companies in the same industry.
PLAB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.75%, PLAB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.04% of the companies in the same industry.
PLAB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PLAB (35.81%) is worse than 63.39% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PLAB is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLAB has more shares outstanding
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.26 indicates that PLAB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
PLAB's Altman-Z score of 3.26 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. PLAB outperforms 50.89% 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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.00, PLAB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.61% 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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.26 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC10.35%
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's Current ratio of 4.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLAB outperforms 73.21% of its industry peers.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.99 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.62 |
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.79% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, PLAB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.50% on average per year.
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.
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
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.86 indicates a reasonable valuation of PLAB.
96.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLAB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, PLAB is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.71, the valuation of PLAB can be described as reasonable.
PLAB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PLAB is cheaper than 98.21% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PLAB to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.22), we can say PLAB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.71 |
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 cheaper than 84.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PLAB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
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 (12/3/2025, 2:49:34 PM)
23.96
+0.47 (+2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners94.71%
Inst Owner Change-0.72%
Ins Owners4.15%
Ins Owner Change0.35%
Market Cap1.41B
Revenue(TTM)856.15M
Net Income(TTM)108.47M
Analysts84.44
Price Target33.64 (40.4%)
Short Float %8.99%
Short Ratio7.1
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 | 11.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.71 | ||
| P/S | 1.65 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.19 | ||
| P/B | 1.26 | ||
| P/tB | 1.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.44 |
EPS(TTM)2.02
EY8.43%
EPS(NY)2.05
Fwd EY8.54%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY4.56%
OCF(TTM)3.87
OCFY16.15%
SpS14.51
BVpS19.08
TBVpS19.08
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
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 | 3.26 |
F-Score5
WACC10.35%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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.