- ISIN
- US7194051022
- CUSIP
- 719405102
- Sector
- Technology
- IPO Date
- Mar 10, 1987
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $1.99B
- Enterprise Value
- $1.49B
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.70
- PE Ratio
- 12.61
- PEG Ratio
- 0.38
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $861.17M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- $290.85M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- $268.43M
- Year Range
- $18.61 - $56.00
- Target Price
- $49.33
- ROA (TTM)
- 8.24%
- ROE (TTM)
- 9.39%
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Performance
PLAB Performance Chart
Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) is up 6.4% since the beginning of the year. At $34 per share, PLAB is trading 39.2% below its 52-week high of $56. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PLAB shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,565.
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Returns By Period
Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) has returned 6.44% so far this year and 87.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last decade, PLAB has posted an annualized return of 14.29%, slightly higher than the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 13.88%.
Photronics, Inc.
- 1D
- 1.28%
- 1M
- -33.81%
- YTD
- 6.44%
- 6M
- -1.05%
- 1Y
- 87.04%
- 3Y*
- 13.92%
- 5Y*
- 20.73%
- 10Y*
- 14.29%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
PLAB Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, PLAB's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.34%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.5 years.
Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Dec 2008 with a return of +333.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -63.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, PLAB closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 4, 2008 with a return of +63.9%, while the worst single day was May 28, 2026 at -36.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.03% | 8.27% | 7.96% | 22.44% | -34.62% | 5.29% | 6.44% | ||||||
| 2025 | -2.42% | -9.35% | -0.38% | -11.99% | -8.54% | 12.69% | 8.13% | 11.35% | 1.24% | 4.14% | -4.14% | 39.68% | 35.82% |
| 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% |
Benchmark Metrics
Photronics, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 10.67%, beta of 1.55, and R2 of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 26, 1990.
- This stock captured 231.76% of S&P 500 Index gains and 187.34% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 10.67%
- Beta
- 1.55
- R²
- 0.20
- Upside Capture
- 231.76%
- Downside Capture
- 187.34%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PLAB ranks 76 for risk / return — better than 76% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| PLAB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.97 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.91 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.37 | -0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.83 | 2.78 | -0.96 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.07 | 12.44 | -6.37 |
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. Recovery took 4369 trading sessions.
The current Photronics, Inc. drawdown is 38.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -99.22%Nov 2008 | 8y 8mo | 17y 4mo | 26y 1moMar 2000 - Apr 2026 |
1998 bear market1998 | -74.37%Oct 1998 | 5mo 7d | 1y 4mo | 1y 9moMay 1998 - Feb 2000 |
1992 bear market1992 | -57.16%Oct 1992 | 1y 6mo | 1y 3mo | 2y 10moApr 1991 - Feb 1994 |
1990 bear market1990 | -56.29%Oct 1990 | 4mo 8d | 3mo 27d | 8mo 5dJun 1990 - Feb 1991 |
1996 bear market1996 | -52.45%Jan 1996 | 5mo 3d | 1y 3mo | 1y 8moAug 1995 - May 1997 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PLAB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.22% | -56.78% | -42.44% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -47.91% | -9.10% | -38.81% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -50.62% | -18.90% | -31.72% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -50.62% | -25.43% | -25.19% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -50.62% | -33.92% | -16.70% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -38.03% | -1.80% | -36.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -56.35% | -10.71% | -45.64% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 14.39% | 2.03% | +12.36% |
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.
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 12.6. 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 0.4. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected 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 2.3. This P/S ratio is low compared to the industry average. It may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its revenue, or that the market expects slower growth or lower margins.
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 1.2. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.
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