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PhotronicsPLAB -5.12%88 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.80% as of Apr. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 9.10. GuruFocus rates PLAB with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 756 Semiconductors companies, Photronics ranks better than 65.21% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Photronics's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 32.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 21.40% 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 EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Photronics was 194.00% per year. The lowest was -58.10% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.
Photronics (NAS:PLAB) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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PLAB vs COHU, AEHR, DQ: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Photronics's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photronics's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Photronics's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Photronics 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. 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 EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 7.80% mean?
Photronics (PLAB) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 7.80% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Photronics and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 9.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #263 out of 756 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 34.8%.
Is Photronics' 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Photronics' current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of 7.80% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 9.10. Based on the distribution chart, Photronics ranks #263 out of 756 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Photronics has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Photronics' 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to COHU and AEHR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #263 out of 756 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This puts Photronics in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Semiconductors company?
A good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Photronics and its competitors. Photronics's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.80%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 9.10. 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 $31.88 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.80%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 9.10. Photronics' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Photronics (PLAB), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 7.80% 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 $31.88 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.39.
GuruFocus considers Photronics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLAB:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: 7.80% (14% below median its 10-year median of 9.10)
GF Value™: $25.39 vs. price of $31.88 (25.6% above fair value)
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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