PLAB vs. DPLM.L
Compare and contrast key facts about Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) and Diploma plc (DPLM.L).
Performance
PLAB vs. DPLM.L - Performance Comparison
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PLAB vs. DPLM.L - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PLAB Photronics, Inc. | 26.28% | 35.82% | -24.90% | 86.39% | -10.72% | 68.91% | -29.19% | 62.81% | 13.55% | -24.56% |
DPLM.L Diploma plc | 11.67% | 35.84% | 18.60% | 38.51% | -25.30% | 53.16% | 13.26% | 76.89% | -6.62% | 34.12% |
Different Trading Currencies
PLAB is traded in USD, while DPLM.L is traded in GBp. To make them comparable, the DPLM.L values have been converted to USD using the latest available exchange rates.
Fundamentals
PLAB:
$2.36B
DPLM.L:
£8.00B
PLAB:
$2.29
DPLM.L:
£1.99
PLAB:
17.61
DPLM.L:
30.04
PLAB:
0.53
DPLM.L:
1.15
PLAB:
2.79
DPLM.L:
2.77
PLAB:
1.43
DPLM.L:
8.08
PLAB:
$862.22M
DPLM.L:
£2.89B
PLAB:
$303.00M
DPLM.L:
£1.01B
PLAB:
$295.73M
DPLM.L:
£664.70M
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PLAB achieves a 26.28% return, which is significantly higher than DPLM.L's 11.67% return. Over the past 10 years, PLAB has underperformed DPLM.L with an annualized return of 14.37%, while DPLM.L has yielded a comparatively higher 24.41% annualized return.
PLAB
- 1D
- 9.28%
- 1M
- 7.96%
- YTD
- 26.28%
- 6M
- 76.08%
- 1Y
- 94.65%
- 3Y*
- 34.58%
- 5Y*
- 25.33%
- 10Y*
- 14.37%
DPLM.L
- 1D
- 1.97%
- 1M
- 3.18%
- YTD
- 11.67%
- 6M
- 11.56%
- 1Y
- 60.78%
- 3Y*
- 33.52%
- 5Y*
- 18.91%
- 10Y*
- 24.41%
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Return for Risk
PLAB vs. DPLM.L — Risk / Return Rank
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DPLM.L
PLAB vs. DPLM.L - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) and Diploma plc (DPLM.L). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| PLAB | DPLM.L | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.27 | 1.86 | -0.59 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.28 | 3.30 | -1.02 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.42 | -0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.89 | 4.51 | -0.62 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.03 | 15.27 | -6.25 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| PLAB | DPLM.L | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.27 | 1.86 | -0.59 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.47 | 0.59 | -0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.29 | 0.76 | -0.47 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.12 | 0.58 | -0.46 |
Correlation
The correlation between PLAB and DPLM.L is 0.18, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
PLAB vs. DPLM.L - Dividend Comparison
PLAB has not paid dividends to shareholders, while DPLM.L's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.04%.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PLAB Photronics, Inc. | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DPLM.L Diploma plc | 1.04% | 1.14% | 1.35% | 1.54% | 1.62% | 0.37% | 1.37% | 1.43% | 2.11% | 1.84% | 1.92% | 2.39% |
Drawdowns
PLAB vs. DPLM.L - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PLAB drawdown since its inception was -99.22%, which is greater than DPLM.L's maximum drawdown of -69.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PLAB and DPLM.L.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PLAB | DPLM.L | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.22% | -81.06% | -18.16% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -24.72% | -11.79% | -12.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -50.62% | -36.59% | -14.03% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -50.62% | -39.27% | -11.35% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.46% | 0.00% | -10.46% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -56.61% | -22.15% | -34.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.65% | 3.67% | +6.98% |
Volatility
PLAB vs. DPLM.L - Volatility Comparison
Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) has a higher volatility of 24.60% compared to Diploma plc (DPLM.L) at 18.01%. This indicates that PLAB's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DPLM.L based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PLAB | DPLM.L | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 24.60% | 18.01% | +6.59% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 59.79% | 21.78% | +38.01% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 74.70% | 32.50% | +42.20% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 54.69% | 31.81% | +22.88% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 49.08% | 31.97% | +17.11% |
Financials
PLAB vs. DPLM.L - Financials Comparison
This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between Photronics, Inc. and Diploma plc. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.
Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities
PLAB vs. DPLM.L - Profitability Comparison
PLAB - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Photronics, Inc. reported a gross profit of 78.70M and revenue of 225.07M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 35.0%.
DPLM.L - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Diploma plc reported a gross profit of 207.05M and revenue of 1.16B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 17.9%.
PLAB - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Photronics, Inc. reported an operating income of 54.86M and revenue of 225.07M, resulting in an operating margin of 24.4%.
DPLM.L - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Diploma plc reported an operating income of 241.00M and revenue of 1.16B, resulting in an operating margin of 20.8%.
PLAB - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Photronics, Inc. reported a net income of 42.94M and revenue of 225.07M, resulting in a net margin of 19.1%.
DPLM.L - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Diploma plc reported a net income of 89.10M and revenue of 1.16B, resulting in a net margin of 7.7%.