Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 95/100 based on Quality (72/100), Value (63/100), and Momentum (50/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Photronics is the global leader in merchant photomasks, a critical and non-substitutable component in semiconductor lithography. With a net cash balance sheet, high ROIC, and strong pricing power, PLAB benefits from both the proliferation of new chip designs (requiring new photomasks) and the localization of semiconductor supply chains in the US, Europe, and Asia. It is an asset-light way to play the semi-cap cycle without the extreme volatility of toolmakers.
Photronics, Inc. is one of the world's leading independent manufacturers of photomasks, which are essential components used in the fabrication of integrated circuits (ICs) and flat panel displays (FPDs). The company maintains a strong competitive position due to the significant capital investment and technical expertise required for photomask production, serving a global base of semiconductor and display manufacturers. Its pure-play focus makes it a critical enabler in the electronics supply chain.
| Price | $30.78 |
| Market Cap | $2.0B |
| P/E (TTM) | 11.63 |
| P/E (Forward) | 15.57 |
| Price/Book | 1.48 |
| Return on Equity | 13.2% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 13.5% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 |
| Gross Margin | 33.8% |
| Operating Margin | 20.1% |
| Revenue Growth | -0.5% |
| Free Cash Flow | $39M |
Photronics, Inc. operates in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry, part of the Technology sector (United States).