Photronics, Inc.
PLABTechnologyNASDAQSemiconductor Equipment & Materials · Last scanned Jun 2, 2026
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Daily timeframePhotronics, 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. With a market capitalization of $1.88B, it sits in small-cap territory. 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
$1.88B
Beta
1.51
P/E (TTM)
11.76
P/E (Fwd)
15.74
EPS (TTM)
$2.71
EPS (Fwd)
$2.02
ROE
13.2%
ROA
6.8%
Cash
$637.7M
Total Debt
$3.9M
Free CF
$39.0M
52W Change
78.9%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Photronics, Inc. holds $637.7M in cash against $3.9M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. Free cash flow comes in at $39.0M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 13.2%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. An ROA of 6.8% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $824.5M (2022) to $849.3M (2025).
Photronics, Inc.'s elevated beta suggests the stock experiences more pronounced price movements than the overall market, which increases both upside potential and downside risk. 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.