Photronics, Inc.
PLAB scores 67.2 on the Conservative profile, blending a fundamental score (80% weight, emphasizing quality and stability (84% of fundamental weight)) with a machine-learning signal (20% weight) trained on 82 features across 30 years of data.
Minor adjustments (0.0 points) applied. PLAB's rank of #144 primarily reflects its factor profile relative to the conservative weight vector.
These features are direct inputs to the machine learning model. The model was trained on these signals alongside 100 features (including 12 momentum/technical indicators) to produce the ML percentile score.
| Stock | Score | P/E | Rev Growth | Margin | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAB | 67.2 | 16.0 | -2.0% | 16.1% | $2.2B |
| MPWR | 84.8 | 91.7 | 21.2% | 81.0% | $57.1B |
| ZM | 84.2 | 18.0 | 3.1% | 21.7% | $27.7B |
| NVDA | 80.6 | 45.2 | 114.2% | 55.8% | $4.5T |
| CRUS | 79.7 | 19.1 | 6.0% | 17.5% | $7.4B |
| ASML | 77.8 | 48.1 | 15.6% | 29.4% | $546.0B |
| IDCC | 77.4 | 31.8 | -4.0% | 48.8% | $9.7B |
| CSCO | 77.1 | 27.6 | 5.3% | 18.0% | $303.6B |
| RMBS | 75.5 | 48.3 | 20.7% | 32.3% | $11.0B |
| DBX | 75.3 | 13.9 | 1.9% | 17.7% | $6.4B |
| FSLR | 75.0 | 17.3 | 26.7% | 30.7% | $24.2B |
| SIMO | 74.7 | 9.2 | 10.2% | 13.8% | $4.5B |
| ADI | 74.3 | 74.1 | 16.9% | 20.6% | $165.1B |
| AAPL | 72.5 | 33.1 | 6.4% | 27.0% | $3.9T |
| OLED | 72.5 | 27.0 | 12.4% | 34.3% | $5.9B |
| AMAT | 72.3 | 36.4 | 4.4% | 24.7% | $281.7B |
| Sector Average | 47.4 | 87.8 | 14.8% | -110.0% | — |
Photronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of photomask products and services in the United States, Taiwan, Korea, Europe, China, and internationally. The company offers photomasks that are used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat panel displays (FPDs); and to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, FDP substrates, and other types of electrical and optical components. It sells its products to semiconductor and FPD manufacturers, designers, and foundries, as well as to other high-performance electronics manufacturers 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.
Stock is in an uptrend above the 200-day moving average. This is the stage where institutional accumulation typically occurs. The 50-day SMA provides support.
| Metric | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $225M | $216M | $210M | $211M |
| Gross Profit | $79M | $76M | $71M | $78M |
| Operating Income | $55M | $52M | $48M | $56M |
| Net Income | $43M | $62M | $23M | $9M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.74 | $1.07 | $0.38 | $0.15 |
| Gross Margin | 35.0% | 35.0% | 33.7% | 36.9% |
| Operating Margin | 24.4% | 24.1% | 22.9% | 26.4% |
| Net Margin | 19.1% | 28.6% | 10.9% | 4.2% |
| Year | Low | High | Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $11.21 | $19.40 | 53.5% | Wide |
| 2022 | $13.87 | $25.81 | 60.2% | Wide |
| 2023 | $13.86 | $32.60 | 80.7% | Wide |
| 2024 | $20.25 | $34.16 | 51.1% | Wide |
| 2025 | $16.46 | $39.80 | 83% | Wide |
Growth estimates have been dampened based on technical and fundamental signals. This is a post-hoc adjustment to prevent overly optimistic projections for stocks showing declining momentum or deteriorating fundamentals.
Scores are generated by a multi-stage ML pipeline combining fundamental analysis, ensemble predictions, and structural risk signals. All data is for research purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.