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PhotronicsPLAB +1.60%89 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.74 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates PLAB with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 757 Semiconductors companies, Photronics ranks better than 65.13% on this metric.
Photronics's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.54.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.75.
Photronics's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.42.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $2.09.
During the past 12 months, Photronics's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 1.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 32.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 21.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, Photronics's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 194.00% per year. The lowest was -58.10% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.
Photronics (NAS:PLAB) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
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 EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Photronics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Photronics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Photronics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Photronics's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photronics's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Photronics's PE Ratio falls into.
Photronics Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Photronics's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Oct. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.74
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.74 mean?
Photronics (PLAB) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.74 as of Apr. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #264 out of 757 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Photronics' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Photronics' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.74. Based on the distribution chart, Photronics ranks #264 out of 757 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Photronics has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Photronics' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to COHU and AEHR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #264 out of 757 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Semiconductors company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. Photronics's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.74. 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 $25.42, compared to a current price of $30.77 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.74. Photronics' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Photronics (PLAB), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.74 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 $30.77 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.42.
GuruFocus considers Photronics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLAB:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.74
GF Value™: $25.42 vs. price of $30.77 (21% 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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