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Photronics (NasdaqGS:PLAB)
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Photronics stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with investment alternatives), Photronics (Semiconductor Equipment, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Photronics are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 79 (better than 79% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 61), and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 95), which means low debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 98, is a strong buy recommendation based on Photronics's financial characteristics. As the company Photronics's key financial metrics all exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 79), above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 61), and indicate that the company is safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 95), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the share is limited, unless the company has a bleak future. Such good financial performance can indicate that the company's future might actually be challenging, as it may be difficult to maintain the good performance. If they are safely financed and have been growing above average, and are still a good value, it means that the market is keeping prices low, for a reason which may become clearer over time. We recommend evaluating the future of Photronics. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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360° Viewnew| Country | USA |
| Industry | Semiconductor Equipment |
| Index | Sound Pay USA, NASDAQ |
| Size class | Large |
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Research History: Photronics
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 79 |
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83 |
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81 |
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79 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 28 |
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25 |
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77 |
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61 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 93 |
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100 |
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98 |
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95 |
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| SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| SENTIMENT | n/a |
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66 |
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99 |
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new |
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| 360° VIEW | ||||||||
| 360° VIEW | n/a |
|
97 |
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100 |
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new |
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Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 98 (better than 98% compared with investment alternatives), Photronics (Semiconductor Equipment, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Photronics are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 79 (better than 79% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 61), and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 95), which means low debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 98, is a strong buy recommendation based on Photronics's financial characteristics. As the company Photronics's key financial metrics all exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 79), above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 61), and indicate that the company is safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 95), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the share is limited, unless the company has a bleak future. Such good financial performance can indicate that the company's future might actually be challenging, as it may be difficult to maintain the good performance. If they are safely financed and have been growing above average, and are still a good value, it means that the market is keeping prices low, for a reason which may become clearer over time. We recommend evaluating the future of Photronics. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
| RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| VALUE | ||||||||
| VALUE | 79 |
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83 |
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81 |
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79 |
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| GROWTH | ||||||||
| GROWTH | 28 |
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25 |
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77 |
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61 |
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| SAFETY | ||||||||
| SAFETY | 93 |
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100 |
|
98 |
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95 |
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| COMBINED | ||||||||
| COMBINED | 79 |
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88 |
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100 |
|
98 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 79 (better than 79% compared with alternatives) for 2024, Photronics shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with three out of four indicators above average for Photronics. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 71, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 71% of comparable companies, indicating a good value regarding Photronics's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price to Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 90% of alternatives, and it's also true for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 80. But, compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields are expected to be lower than average; only 1% of all competitors have even lower dividend yields than Photronics (a Dividend Yield Rank of 1). 99% alternative investments in the same business provide a higher dividend yield. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 79, is a buy recommendation based on Photronics's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. The below-average dividend yield may be a good sign, as it could mean the company has more attractive investment opportunities for the generated cash than to pay it out as dividends. A low dividend yield can also indicate a growth phase. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more
| VALUE METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 77 |
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81 |
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73 |
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71 |
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| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 84 |
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73 |
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87 |
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90 |
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| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
| PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 96 |
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88 |
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78 |
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80 |
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| DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
| DIVIDEND YIELD | 1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 79 |
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83 |
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81 |
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79 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 61 (better than 61% compared with alternatives), Photronics shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for Photronics. Profit Growth has a rank of 60 which means that currently professionals expect the company to grow its profits more than 60% of its competitors. The same is valid for capital growth and stock returns. Capital Growth has a rank of 61, and Stock Returns has a rank of 63 which means that the stock returns have recently been above 63% of alternative investments. Only revenue growth is low with a Sales Growth has a rank of 32 (68% of its competitors are better). ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 61, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. The many positive growth indicators indicate a positive growth momentum with only low revenue growth. That can also be attributed to divestments or the sale of unprofitable businesses. If that is the reason, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more
| GROWTH METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
| REVENUE GROWTH | 16 |
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8 |
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40 |
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32 |
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| PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
| PROFIT GROWTH | 17 |
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62 |
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76 |
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60 |
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| CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
| CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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13 |
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43 |
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61 |
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| STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
| STOCK RETURNS | 49 |
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83 |
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93 |
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63 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 28 |
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25 |
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77 |
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61 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 95 (better than 95% compared with alternatives) for 2024, the company Photronics has safe financing practices, which means that their overall debt burden is low. This doesn't mean that the business of Photronics is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, where all three are above average for Photronics. Leverage is at 76, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 76% of its competitors. Refinancing is at a rank of 87, meaning that the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 87% of its competitors. Finally, Liquidity is also good at a rank of 100, which means that the company generates more profit to service its debt than 100% of its competitors. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 95 (better than 95% compared with alternatives), Photronics has a financing structure that is significantly safer than that of its competitors. These three positive financing indicators signal that the company is less likely to default on its debt obligations. However, it also means that its shareholder returns will be more modest if things go well. A low safety means fewer troubles in downtimes and less upside in good times. Investors may not have a debt issue with Photronics but they should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more
| SAFETY METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| LEVERAGE | ||||||||
| LEVERAGE | 90 |
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70 |
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80 |
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76 |
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| REFINANCING | ||||||||
| REFINANCING | 76 |
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83 |
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75 |
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87 |
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| LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
| LIQUIDITY | 52 |
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93 |
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98 |
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100 |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 93 |
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100 |
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98 |
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95 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
| SENTIMENT | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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| ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
| ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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33 |
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86 |
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new |
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| OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
| OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
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50 |
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100 |
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new |
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| PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
| PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
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98 |
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95 |
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new |
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| MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
| MARKET PULSE | n/a |
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36 |
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82 |
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new |
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| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
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66 |
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99 |
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new |
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Free stock analysis by the purely fact based Obermatt Method for Photronics from November 14, 2024.
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