PLAB (Photronics) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $21.09 (As of Jul. 2026)

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PLAB Photronics Inc PLAB
90 GF Score
Price $27.87
GF Value $26.01
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Photronics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Photronics PLAB +2.13% 90 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $21.09 as of Jul. 2026. GuruFocus rates PLAB with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.01 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Photronics's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was $29.963. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $21.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Jul. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Photronics's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.10% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Photronics was 16.80% per year. The lowest was -4.70% per year. And the median was 6.20% per year.

As of today (2026-09-17), Photronics's current stock price is $27.87. Photronics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was $21.09. Photronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.32.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Photronics was 3.27. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.18.


Photronics  (NAS:PLAB) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Photronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=27.87/21.092
=1.32

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Photronics was 3.27. The lowest was 0.73. And the median was 1.18.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Photronics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Photronics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Photronics's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Photronics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Photronics Annual Data
Trend Oct16 Oct17 Oct18 Oct19 Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Photronics Quarterly Data
Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26 Jul26
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PLAB vs ICHR, COHU, DQ: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Photronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Photronics's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Photronics Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Photronics's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jul. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Jul. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jul. 2026)
=29.963/333.9180*333.9180
=29.963

Current CPI (Jul. 2026) = 333.9180.

Photronics Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201610 12.125 241.729 16.749
201701 12.167 242.839 16.730
201704 12.333 244.524 16.842
201707 12.475 244.786 17.017
201710 12.602 246.663 17.060
201801 13.336 247.867 17.966
201804 13.220 250.546 17.619
201807 13.292 252.006 17.612
201810 13.472 252.885 17.789
201901 13.790 251.712 18.294
201904 13.552 255.548 17.708
201907 13.570 256.571 17.661
201910 13.890 257.346 18.023
202001 13.994 257.971 18.114
202004 14.234 256.389 18.538
202007 14.761 259.101 19.023
202010 15.241 260.388 19.545
202101 15.710 261.582 20.054
202104 16.088 267.054 20.116
202107 16.368 273.003 20.020
202110 16.669 276.589 20.124
202201 17.158 281.148 20.378
202204 17.320 289.109 20.004
202207 17.776 296.276 20.034
202210 17.471 298.012 19.576
202301 19.356 299.170 21.604
202304 19.689 303.363 21.672
202307 20.427 305.691 22.313
202310 20.806 307.671 22.581
202401 21.816 308.417 23.620
202404 22.137 313.548 23.575
202407 22.857 314.540 24.265
202410 23.903 315.664 25.285
202501 23.983 317.671 25.210
202504 25.494 320.795 26.537
202507 26.707 323.048 27.606
202510 27.715 0.000
202601 28.394 325.252 29.151
202604 29.121 333.020 29.200
202607 29.963 333.918 29.963

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $21.09 mean?
Photronics (PLAB) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $21.09 as of Jul. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors.
Is Photronics' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Photronics' current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $21.09. Overall, Photronics has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Photronics' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to ICHR and COHU?
Photronics' Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $21.09 can be compared against companies in the Semiconductors industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Semiconductors company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. Photronics's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $21.09. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.01, compared to a current price of $27.87 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $21.09. Photronics' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Photronics (PLAB), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $21.09 as of Jul. 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 $27.87 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.01. GuruFocus considers Photronics to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for PLAB:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $21.09
  • GF Value™: $26.01 vs. price of $27.87 (7.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 1 warning sign

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges PQ2:Germany
Address 15 Secor Road, Brookfield, CT, USA, 06804
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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