MARKET WIREBenzinga • 2d ago
Shares of broader software stocks are trading lower amid broader market weakness as Treasury yields rise, weighing on tech stocks.Why PLAB Stock slipped -0.75% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$29.12 -0.75% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
Photronics Inc. (PLAB) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $1.72B
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.2% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PLAB)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.1%
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Why PLAB Stock slipped -0.75% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Photronics Inc. (PLAB) slipped -0.75% to $29.12, trading at 25% of its 52-week range ($20.05 – $56). Solid 35% profit margin (25% return on capital), mixed timing at 13x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 25% of its 52-week range ($20.05 – $56) with RSI-14 at 40.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.1% around $29.12 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C (Hold) backed by 35.3% gross margin and $59.7M annual free cash flow.
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PLAB // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -41.15%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-10-30O $28.10H $29.12L $26.90C $29.12VOL 809.2K
RES: $29.42SUP: $27.03SMA50: $29.15SMA200: $35.44
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
3.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -2.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Technology Rank #175 of 714
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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (PLAB vs. ICHR, SEDG, HIMX, IMOS)
Industry: Semiconductors (95 Tracked Issuers)Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Photronics Inc. (PLAB) ranks #175 by composite RQD confidence (65/100, grade C) and #309 by equity capitalization ($1.72B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PLAB leads on earnings valuation at 12.6x trailing P/E, while PLAB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 24.6% ROIC and 35.3% gross margin. PLAB currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 65/100 (C).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAB
ACTIVE
Photronics Inc. | C | 65/100 | 12.6x | 35.3% | 24.6% | -0.75% | $1.72B | Benchmark Subject |
| ICHR Ichor Holdings | D | 46/100 | — | 9.3% | -4.5% | -1.51% | $1.59B | /ichr-vs-plab → |
| SEDG SolarEdge Technologies Inc. | C- | 59/100 | — | 16.6% | -35.0% | +3.54% | $1.88B | /sedg-vs-plab → |
| HIMX Himax Technologies Inc. | D+ | 56/100 | — | — | — | -2.66% | $2.04B | /himx-vs-plab → |
| IMOS ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. | D | 48/100 | — | — | — | -4.10% | $2.08B | /imos-vs-plab → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-10-31 • CIK 0000810136In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-10-31), Photronics Inc. (PLAB) reported GAAP revenue of $849.3M (-2.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $866.9M , and -4.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $136.4M, operating cash flow of $247.8M, and free cash flow of $59.7M (-54.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, PLAB closed FY2025 with $1.90B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.97, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-10-31 | $849.3M | $136.4M | $247.8M | $59.7M | $1.90B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-10-31 | $866.9M | $130.7M | $261.4M | $130.5M | $1.70B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-10-31 | $892.1M | $125.5M | $302.2M | $302.2M | — | — |
3. PLAB Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs PLAB stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Photronics Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $29.12 (-0.75% 1D, market cap $1.72B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, PLAB ranks #175 in composite RQD confidence.
How does PLAB compare to ICHR and SEDG in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), PLAB carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.6x, gross margin of 35.3%, and ROIC of 24.6%. By comparison, ICHR (Ichor Holdings) holds a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -4.5%, cap $1.59B) and SEDG (SolarEdge Technologies Inc.) posts a C- grade (59/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $1.88B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PLAB leads on earnings multiple (12.6x) while PLAB leads on capital efficiency (24.6% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PLAB?
Per PLAB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-31, CIK 0000810136), Photronics Inc. generated $849.3M in revenue (-2.0% YoY), $136.4M in net income, and $59.7M in free cash flow against $1.90B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is PLAB trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
PLAB last traded at $29.12 (-0.75% on volume of 632,100 shares), positioning the stock -0.10% below its 50-day simple moving average ($29.15) and -17.83% below its 200-day simple moving average ($35.44). Across its 52-week range of $20.05 to $56.00, PLAB sits at the 25.2% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 40.6 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.1% ($27.05 to $31.19).
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100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is PLAB stock moving today?
Why PLAB Stock slipped -0.75% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 35% profit margin (25% return on capital), mixed timing at 13x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.