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PhotronicsPLAB -0.74%91 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 14.20% as of Apr. 2026, which is 112% above its 10-year median of 6.70. GuruFocus rates PLAB with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 985 Semiconductors companies, Photronics ranks better than 75.13% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Photronics's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 13.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 14.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Photronics was 45.80% per year. The lowest was -20.10% per year. And the median was 6.70% per year.
Photronics (NAS:PLAB) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Photronics 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
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For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Photronics's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Photronics 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photronics's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Photronics's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 14.20% mean?
Photronics (PLAB) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 14.20% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Photronics and its competitors. This is 112% above median its historical median of 6.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #245 out of 985 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Photronics' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Photronics' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 14.20% is 112% above median its 10-year median of 6.70. The Semiconductors industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.40. Photronics' value of 14.20% is 222.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Photronics ranks #245 out of 985 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Photronics has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Photronics' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to COHU and AEHR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #245 out of 985 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Photronics in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.40. Photronics' value of 14.20% is 222.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.70 vs. the industry median of 4.40, Photronics has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Semiconductors company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Semiconductors companies is 4.40, based on 985 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Photronics's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 14.20% is 222.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Photronics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 4.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Photronics's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 14.20%, which is 112% above median its own 10-year median of 6.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Photronics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Photronics (PLAB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $25.39, compared to a current price of $29.29 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 14.20%, which is 112% above median its 10-year median of 6.70 and 222.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.40. Photronics' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Photronics (PLAB), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 14.20% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Photronics (PLAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Photronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.29 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.39.
GuruFocus considers Photronics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLAB:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 14.20% (112% above median its 10-year median of 6.70)
GF Value™: $25.39 vs. price of $29.29 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 222.7% above the Semiconductors median (#245 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Photronics Inc is a U.S.-based company principally engaged in the manufacturing of photomasks, which are high-precision photographic quartz or glass plates containing microscopic images of electronic circuits. Photomasks are a key element in the manufacture of integrated circuits (ICs) and flat-panel displays (FPDs) and are used as masters to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers and FPD substrates during fabrication, as well as to a lesser extent, other types of electrical and optical components. The Company has manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, China, South Korea, the United States, and Europe, and generates revenue globally, with Taiwan contributing the majority of total revenue.
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