Photronics, Inc.
PLABTechnologyNASDAQSemiconductor Equipment & Materials · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the technology sector, Photronics, Inc. focuses on Semiconductor Equipment & Materials services and products. Photronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of photomask products and services in the United States, Taiwan, China, Korea, Europe, and internationally. The $1.66B market capitalization puts PLAB squarely in small-cap range for its industry. It offers photomasks that are used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat panel displays (FPDs); and to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, and FDP substrates.
Market Cap
$1.66B
Beta
1.32
P/E (TTM)
9.95
P/E (Fwd)
13.56
EPS (TTM)
$2.83
EPS (Fwd)
$2.08
ROE
13.8%
ROA
6.5%
Cash
$672.8M
Total Debt
$3.9M
Free CF
$29.5M
52W Change
17.7%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PLAB stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, PLAB finished 20.52% below its 150-day moving average ($35.67) and 20.50% below its 200-day moving average ($35.66). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is PLAB overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, PLAB's RSI(14) was 27.9, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
With $672.8M in cash and $3.9M in debt, PLAB maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Annual free cash flow of $29.5M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 13.8% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 6.5% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $824.5M (2022) to $849.3M (2025).
The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing PLAB.