NASDAQ · Semiconductors

Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) Stock

$28.15 +0.90% NASDAQ: PLAB Technology

Valuation

MetricValue
Price$28.15
Market Cap$1.66B
P/E Ratio11.05
P/B Ratio1.43
P/S Ratio2.14
EPS (TTM)$2.28
52-Week High$56.00
52-Week Low$20.05
Dividend Yield0.00%

Financials & Margins

MetricValue
ROE13.46%
ROA8.29%
ROCE10.86%
Gross Margin24.50%
Operating Margin24.50%
Net Margin19.04%
Debt/Equity0.01
Current Ratio5.36

Annual Financials (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Revenue$664.0M$825.0M$892.0M$867.0M$849.0M
Operating Profit$95.0M$212.0M$253.0M$222.0M$208.0M
Net Profit$55.0M$119.0M$125.0M$131.0M$136.0M
EPS$0.89$1.94$2.03$2.09$2.28
Op Margin14.3%25.7%28.4%25.6%24.5%

Balance Sheet (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Total Assets$1.3B$1.3B$1.5B$1.7B$1.8B
Total Liabilities$294.0M$254.0M$251.0M$231.0M$207.0M
Cash$277.0M$320.0M$499.0M$598.0M$492.0M
Borrowings$117.0M$46.0M$27.0M$23.0M$6.0M

Latest News

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Cash Flow (USD)

Metric20212022202320242025
Operating Cash Flow$151.0M$275.0M$302.0M$261.0M$248.0M
Investing Cash Flow$-213.0M$-260.0M$-233.0M$-287.0M$-427.0M
Financing Cash Flow$-58.0M$27.0M$-1.0M$-3.0M$-100.0M
Net Cash Flow$-2.0M$43.0M$179.0M$99.0M$-106.0M
Free Cash Flow$42.0M$163.0M$171.0M$131.0M$60.0M

Valuation & Return Ratios

MetricValue
PEG Ratio0.18
EV / EBITDA3.87
FCF Yield5.94%
Quick Ratio4.61
Interest Coverage38966.80
Return 1Y56.84%
Return 3Y20.59%
Return 5Y130.13%

Ownership

Insiders Held3.18%
Institutions Held98.79%
Institutions Float Held102.04%
Institutional HolderSharesReport Date
Blackrock Inc.9,387,0602026-03-31
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP3,962,6652026-03-31
LSV Asset Management2,882,5182026-03-31
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC2,844,7372026-03-31
American Century Companies Inc2,819,9272026-03-31

About Photronics, Inc.

Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) stock trades at $28.15 with a market capitalization of $1.66B. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.05, price-to-book of 1.43, price-to-sales of 2.14. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $20.05 and $56.00, and currently trades 49.7% below its 52-week high.

On profitability, Photronics, Inc. generates a return on equity (ROE) of 13.46%, return on capital employed of 10.86%, an operating margin of 24.50%, a net profit margin of 19.04%.

Photronics, Inc. by the numbers, 2016–2025

Between 2016 and 2025 Photronics, Inc. reported revenue of $483.0M rising to $849.0M, a change of +75.8% across 10 years. Compounded, revenue has grown 6.8% a year over five years, 1.0% over three, -2.1% over the last twelve months. Net profit rose to $136.0M.

Operating margin went from 10.8% in 2016 to 24.5% in 2025, a gain of 13.7 percentage points. The most recent net margin is 19.04%. On a trailing twelve-month basis to Jun '26, revenue is $867.0M and net profit $165.0M.

Borrowings fell from $68.0M to $6.0M, cash from operations was $248.0M in the latest year, positive in 10 of the last 10.

Return on equity has averaged 11.4% over five years, and was 11.6% in the most recent year.

The share price itself has compounded at —% a year over five years, —% over three, —% over the last year. Past price movement is history, not a forecast.

Figures are as reported and in the company's own reporting currency. They describe what has already happened and carry no implication about what follows.

Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) — frequently asked questions

What is Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) stock price today?

Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) is currently trading at $28.15, up 0.9% today.

What is PLAB P/E ratio?

Photronics, Inc.'s P/E ratio is 11.05. This is below the typical market average of roughly 18-22x. A low P/E can reflect a lower valuation, slower expected growth, or both.

What is PLAB return on equity (ROE)?

Photronics, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 13.46%. ROE measures net income relative to shareholders' equity. This is within the typical market range of roughly 12-15%.

What is Photronics, Inc.'s market cap?

Photronics, Inc. has a market capitalization of $1.66B.

Does PLAB pay a dividend?

Photronics, Inc. is not currently showing a dividend yield in our data, which means no recent cash dividend was recorded for it.

How much debt does PLAB carry?

Photronics, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01. That compares total borrowings with shareholders' equity: a figure under 1 means equity exceeds debt.

What is PLAB's profit margin?

Photronics, Inc. reports a net profit margin of 19.04% — the share of revenue left after every cost, including tax and interest.

What sector is PLAB in?

Photronics, Inc. is classified under Technology, in the Semiconductors industry. Ratios are most informative compared with other companies in the same industry rather than across the whole market.

Which exchange is PLAB listed on?

Photronics, Inc. trades on NASDAQ under the ticker PLAB.

What is PLAB's 52-week range?

Over the last year Photronics, Inc. has traded between $20.05 and $56.00.

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