Photronics, Inc. (PLAB) fair value analysis
Nasdaq · Updated 2026-10-19
PLAB price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
OvervaluedPLAB is trading at a 10–25% premium to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $27.52
- Sector
- Technology
- 12-month range
- $20.28–$54.96
- Market cap
- $1.62B
- From 52-week high
- -49.9%
- Shares outstanding
- 59M
- Rank in Technology by discount to fair value
- #130 of 181
Last price is our stored weekly price from 2026-10-16, older than the 2026-10-19 run that built this page; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Photronics, Inc. manufactures photomasks, which are specialized optical tools used in semiconductor manufacturing to transfer circuit patterns onto silicon wafers during the production process. The company operates manufacturing facilities and serves customers across multiple regions including North America, Europe, and Asia.
PLAB currently ranks #130 of 181 Technology stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Overvalued for 14 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $1.62B
- P/E (trailing)
- 13x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $867M
- Net margin
- 19.0%
- EPS (TTM)
- $2.13
- Gross margin
- 33.2%
- Debt / equity
- 0.00
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- -1.7%
- Shares outstanding
- 59M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- B
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
- DCF cross-check
- Overvalued
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 40 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $29.96
- 200-day average
- $35.68
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price below both averages
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-12-09
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 6 beat, 2 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-07 ▲ beat (+25.0%)
2026-04 ▼ miss (-20.8%)
2026-01 ▲ beat (+15.1%)
2025-10 ▲ beat (+33.3%)
2025-07 ▲ beat (+30.8%)
2025-04 ▼ miss (-16.7%)
2025-01 ▲ beat (+10.6%)
2024-10 ▲ beat (+13.5%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 3 buy · 0 hold · 0 sell (3 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $41.3
- Target vs last price
- +50.1%
What our data shows for PLAB
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for PLAB, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $20.28–$54.96.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 40.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for PLAB
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent PLAB news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for PLAB is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Photronics Inc (PLAB) Shares Surge 3.0% -- What GF Score of 85 Tells Investors (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: Photronics Inc shares recently moved higher, and the company carries a GF Score of 85, which indicates strong fundamental quality metrics. However, TickrTrends currently assesses PLAB as overvalued within the Technology sector, suggesting that recent price strength may not align with underlying business value. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether the company's fundamentals justify closing the gap between current pricing and fair value estimates. - Director Kang Lee Sells 10,000 Shares of Photronics Inc (PLAB) (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-02)
TickrTrends take: Director Kang Lee's sale of 10,000 shares represents a notable reduction in insider holdings at Photronics Inc, which occurs against TickrTrends' current assessment that PLAB trades at an overvalued level within the Technology sector. Insider selling activity can carry significance for valuation-focused investors monitoring the conviction levels of company leadership, particularly when a company is already viewed as trading above fundamental value. This transaction warrants attention from those tracking whether insider behavior aligns with or diverges from the overvaluation assessment. - Director Kang Lee Sells 10,000 Shares of Photronics Inc (PLAB) (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-25)
TickrTrends take: Director Kang Lee's sale of 10,000 shares represents a reduction in insider holdings at Photronics Inc, a development that warrants attention given TickrTrends' current assessment that PLAB trades at an overvalued level. Insider selling activity can reflect management's view of current valuation levels, particularly relevant when a company is already trading above fundamental value metrics according to valuation analysis. Investors monitoring PLAB's valuation should track whether additional insider transactions or earnings revisions emerge that might either validate or challenge the overvalued designation in the Technology sector.
More PLAB news
- Photronics: A Design Recovery Could Unlock Meaningful Upside (NASDAQ:PLAB) (seekingalpha.com, 2026-09-15)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — PLAB is currently assessed as overvalued according to TickrTrends' derived indicators. The 50/200-day trend state has shifted from mixed to downtrend this week, while the sector discount rank improved from 167 to 160 relative to other technology sector companies.
- 2026-10-05 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for PLAB show a shift in the 50/200-day trend state from downtrend to mixed this week, suggesting reduced momentum in the downward direction. The stock maintains an overvalued current valuation verdict despite this technical adjustment.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is PLAB stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), PLAB is trading at a 10–25% premium to estimated fair value and screens as overvalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is PLAB's TickrTrends verdict?
PLAB's current verdict is Overvalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does PLAB compare to other Technology stocks?
PLAB ranks #130 of 181 Technology stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is PLAB overbought or oversold?
PLAB's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
When does PLAB report earnings next?
PLAB's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-12-09, per the published earnings calendar.
Does PLAB usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters PLAB beat the consensus estimate 6 times and missed 2 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about PLAB?
Of 3 analysts covering PLAB, 3 rate it a buy, 0 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $41.3 (+50.1% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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