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PhotronicsPLAB +0.07%91 Days Sales Outstanding is 84.42 as of Apr. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 81.49. 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 1,020 Semiconductors companies, Photronics ranks worse than 68.73% on this metric.
Photronics's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $194.2 Mil. Photronics's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $209.9 Mil.
Hence, Photronics's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 84.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Photronics's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
PLAB'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 76.51 Med: 81.49 Max: 85.26
Current: 79.74
During the past 13 years, Photronics's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 85.26. The lowest was 76.51. And the median was 81.49.
PLAB's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked worse than 68.73% of 1020
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 62.755
vs PLAB: 79.74
Photronics's Days Sales Outstanding
increased
from Apr. 2025 (68.14) to Apr. 2026 (84.42).
Photronics (NAS:PLAB) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Photronics Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Photronics Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Photronics's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
PLAB vs COHU, AEHR, DQ: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Photronics's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photronics's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Photronics's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Sales Outstanding of 84.42 as of Apr. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 81.49. Over the past decade, Photronics' Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 76.51 to 85.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #701 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 68.7%.
Is Photronics' Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Photronics' current Days Sales Outstanding of 84.42 is near median its 10-year median of 81.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.51 to a high of 85.26. The Semiconductors industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 62.76. Photronics' value of 84.42 is 34.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Photronics ranks #701 out of 1020 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' Days Sales Outstanding compare to COHU and AEHR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #701 out of 1020 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Photronics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 62.76. Photronics' value of 84.42 is 34.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Photronics' own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 76.51 to 85.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.49 vs. the industry median of 62.76, 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 Days Sales Outstanding for a Semiconductors company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Semiconductors companies is 62.76, based on 1,020 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Photronics's current Days Sales Outstanding of 84.42 is 34.5% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 62.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Photronics's current Days Sales Outstanding is 84.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 81.49. 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 $30.51 — trading 20.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 84.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 81.49 and 34.5% above the Semiconductors industry median of 62.76. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Photronics (PLAB), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 84.42 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 $30.51 is trading 20.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.39.
GuruFocus considers Photronics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLAB:
Days Sales Outstanding: 84.42 (near median its 10-year median of 81.49)
GF Value™: $25.39 vs. price of $30.51 (20.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.5% above the Semiconductors median (#701 of 1020)
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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