Photronics, Inc. (PLAB)
Company Info
US7194051022
719405102
Mar 10, 1987
Highlights
$1.17B
$2.35
7.84
4.27
$645.75M
$232.98M
$256.54M
$16.46 - $31.60
$35.00
6.55%
4.30
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) returned -17.44% year-to-date (YTD) and -33.69% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, PLAB returned 7.88% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.45%.
PLAB
-17.44%
0.36%
-23.70%
-33.69%
9.27%
7.88%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
3.72%
-5.60%
8.55%
14.11%
10.45%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of PLAB, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -2.42% | -9.35% | -0.38% | -11.99% | 6.46% | -17.44% | |||||||
| 2024 | -6.85% | -1.47% | -1.63% | -3.21% | -0.22% | -9.80% | 3.00% | 1.77% | -4.25% | -7.92% | 9.25% | -5.42% | -24.90% |
| 2023 | 7.66% | -2.76% | -5.90% | -12.79% | 46.82% | 21.48% | 2.56% | -10.17% | -14.94% | -9.15% | 15.09% | 48.46% | 86.39% |
| 2022 | -5.15% | 3.02% | -7.87% | -11.67% | 45.03% | -10.40% | 22.23% | -29.44% | -12.98% | 10.94% | 15.91% | -10.48% | -10.72% |
| 2021 | -0.54% | 7.30% | 7.98% | -1.24% | 6.61% | -2.44% | 1.21% | 12.72% | -9.56% | -4.70% | 1.69% | 42.69% | 68.91% |
| 2020 | -18.91% | -2.58% | -17.59% | 16.47% | 0.33% | -7.17% | 6.74% | -15.57% | -0.70% | -2.11% | 18.87% | -3.71% | -29.19% |
| 2019 | 10.43% | -8.23% | -3.67% | -1.16% | -13.17% | 1.11% | 17.44% | 12.15% | 0.74% | 8.46% | -0.34% | 34.01% | 62.81% |
| 2018 | -1.47% | -7.14% | 5.77% | -7.27% | 13.73% | -8.33% | 12.85% | 18.89% | -7.94% | -1.12% | -0.41% | -0.21% | 13.55% |
| 2017 | 1.77% | -6.96% | 0.00% | 7.48% | -12.61% | -6.47% | 6.91% | -21.39% | 12.03% | 9.60% | -0.52% | -11.66% | -24.56% |
| 2016 | -4.10% | -14.82% | 2.36% | 1.63% | -9.26% | -7.19% | 8.42% | -1.04% | 7.85% | -5.92% | 3.09% | 13.00% | -9.24% |
| 2015 | 1.08% | -1.07% | 2.29% | 3.18% | 15.05% | -5.75% | -13.25% | 10.42% | -0.55% | 5.85% | 14.39% | 13.49% | 49.82% |
| 2014 | -8.08% | 4.82% | -1.95% | 1.76% | 1.27% | -2.16% | -7.33% | 10.79% | -8.83% | 11.68% | 0.33% | -7.87% | -7.97% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of PLAB is 13, meaning it’s performing worse than 87% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Photronics, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Photronics, Inc. was 99.22%, occurring on Nov 25, 2008. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Photronics, Inc. drawdown is 56.90%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -99.22% | Mar 7, 2000 | 2195 | Nov 25, 2008 | — | — | — |
| -89.19% | Mar 16, 1987 | 351 | Jan 9, 1989 | 256 | Mar 27, 1990 | 607 |
| -74.37% | May 4, 1998 | 111 | Oct 8, 1998 | 342 | Feb 16, 2000 | 453 |
| -57.14% | Apr 8, 1991 | 384 | Oct 9, 1992 | 333 | Feb 2, 1994 | 717 |
| -56.38% | Jun 5, 1990 | 91 | Oct 11, 1990 | 80 | Feb 5, 1991 | 171 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Photronics, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Photronics, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 10.6% positive surprise.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Photronics, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PLAB, comparing it with other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. Currently, PLAB has a P/E ratio of 7.8. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for PLAB compared to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. PLAB currently has a PEG ratio of 4.3. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PLAB relative to other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. Currently, PLAB has a P/S ratio of 1.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PLAB in comparison with other companies in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry. Currently, PLAB has a P/B value of 1.1. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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