Photronics, Inc.
PLAB
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- Photronics, Inc. is well-positioned in the semiconductor equipment industry, benefiting from a growing demand for advanced lithography solutions as technology evolves.
- Revenue increased by 3% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $216 million.
- Gross margin improved to 33.2%, up from 31.3% in the previous quarter.
- Despite positive trends, Photronics faces competition in a rapidly evolving market, which could impact future profitability.
- Trailing P/E ratio stands at 10.97, indicating potential undervaluation but also reflecting market skepticism.
- The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.223, which may limit financial flexibility in a downturn.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $1.75B | Enterprise value | $1.55B | Trailing P/E | 10.57 | Forward P/E | 14.31 |
| PEG | 2.64 | Price / book | 1.35 | Beta | 1.32 | Dividend yield | 0.00% |
| Revenue growth | 2.7% | Earnings growth | 25.6% | Gross margin | 33.7% | Operating margin | 21.1% |
| Profit margin | 19.0% | ROE | 13.8% | ROA | 6.5% | Debt / equity | 0.00 |
| Current ratio | 4.94 | Free cash flow | $29.46M | Analyst recommendation | none | Mean target | $41.33 |
| 52w high | $56.00 | 52w low | $20.05 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q3 | 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $216M | $210M | $225M | $216M | $210M |
| Op margin | 21.1% | 20.1% | 24.4% | 24.1% | 22.9% |
| Net income | $28.9M | $31.4M | $42.9M | $61.8M | $22.9M |
| Gross margin | 33.2% | 31.3% | 35.0% | 35.0% | 33.7% |
| Gross profit | $71.7M | $65.8M | $78.7M | $75.5M | $70.9M |
| Operating income | $45.5M | $42.2M | $54.9M | $52.1M | $48.2M |
- Revenue +3% vs prior quarter ($216M vs $210M).
- Gross margin 33.2% (was 31.3% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $849M | $867M | $892M | $825M | — |
| Op margin | 24.5% | 25.6% | 28.4% | 25.7% | — |
| Net income | $136M | $131M | $125M | $119M | — |
| Gross margin | 35.3% | 36.4% | 37.7% | 35.7% | — |
| Gross profit | $300M | $316M | $336M | $294M | — |
| Operating income | $208M | $222M | $253M | $212M | — |
Headline risk — review
• [CRITICAL · legal] Photronics (PLAB) Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Revenue Outlook Claims
News
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2026-08-28 · Photronics (PLAB) Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Revenue Outlook Claims
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