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PLAB

Photronics, Inc.

Technology · $1.8B market cap

Verdict

Share price

$31.49

close of Oct 3, 2026

Fair value

$11.19

Sticker Price

Payback Price

$4.48

buy price

Overpriced

PLAB is Overpriced: at $31.49 it trades 181% above its fair value of $11.19. Its buy price (Payback Price) is $4.48, 86% below today's price. Business quality is mixed: 2 of 5 key numbers clear the 10% bar.

How we valued it

Free Cash Flow. Sales grew 1% a year over the last 3 years, below the 15% we look for in a fast grower, so we value it on its free cash flow instead of an earnings forecast.

Business quality

2 of 5 clear the 10% bar. What are the Big Five?

Earnings per share growth11.0% a year✓
Equity per share growth3.4% a year✗
Sales growth4.3% a year✗
Free cash flow growth7.1% a year✗
Return on invested capital11.7%✓

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About Photronics, Inc.

Photronics, Inc., including its affiliated entities, operates as a global supplier focused on the production and distribution of photomask goods and associated services. The company's reach extends across the United States, Taiwan, Korea, Europe, and China, serving international markets. These photomasks are vital for the manufacturing of integrated circuits (ICs) and flat panel displays (FPDs), enabling the precise…

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Fair value and Payback Price are estimates from the company's reported financials, not investment advice. Prices as of the close of Oct 3, 2026. How the Payback Price works