PhotronicsPLAB -6.58%92 Days Inventory is 41.29 as of Apr. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 34.17. GuruFocus rates PLAB with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 983 Semiconductors companies, Photronics ranks better than 86.27% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Photronics's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $65.2 Mil. Photronics's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $144.2 Mil.
Hence, Photronics's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 41.29.
The historical rank and industry rank for Photronics's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
PLAB'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.13 Med: 34.17 Max: 41.34
Current: 40.57
During the past 13 years, Photronics's highest Days Inventory was 41.34. The lowest was 23.13. And the median was 34.17.
PLAB's Days Inventory is ranked better than 86.27% of 983
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 111.84
vs PLAB: 40.57
Photronics's Days Inventory
increased
from Apr. 2025 (40.72) to Apr. 2026 (41.29).
It might indicate that Photronics's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Photronics's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.21.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Photronics's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.31.
Photronics (NAS:PLAB) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Photronics's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Photronics's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Photronics Days Inventory Related Terms
Photronics Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Photronics's Days Inventory 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.
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Photronics's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photronics's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Photronics's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (PLAB) has a Days Inventory of 41.29 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 34.17. Over the past decade, Photronics' Days Inventory has ranged from 23.13 to 41.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #135 out of 983 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Photronics' Days Inventory too high?
Photronics' current Days Inventory of 41.29 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 34.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.13 to a high of 41.34. The Semiconductors industry median Days Inventory is 111.84. Photronics' value of 41.29 is 63.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Photronics ranks #135 out of 983 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Photronics has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Photronics' Days Inventory compare to COHU and ICHR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #135 out of 983 companies for Days Inventory. This places Photronics in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 111.84. Photronics' value of 41.29 is 63.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Photronics' own Days Inventory has ranged from 23.13 to 41.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.17 vs. the industry median of 111.84, Photronics has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Semiconductors company?
The median Days Inventory among Semiconductors companies is 111.84, based on 983 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Photronics's current Days Inventory of 41.29 is 63.1% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Inventory is 111.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Photronics's current Days Inventory is 41.29, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 34.17. 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 $25.61, compared to a current price of $30.58 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 41.29, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 34.17 and 63.1% below the Semiconductors industry median of 111.84. Photronics' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Photronics (PLAB), the current Days Inventory is 41.29 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 $30.58 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.61.
GuruFocus considers Photronics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLAB:
Days Inventory: 41.29 (21% above median its 10-year median of 34.17)
GF Value™: $25.61 vs. price of $30.58 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.1% below the Semiconductors median (#135 of 983)
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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