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PhotronicsPLAB +0.58%89 EV-to-EBIT is 6.44 as of Jul. 15, 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 8.69. GuruFocus rates PLAB with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 684 Semiconductors companies, Photronics ranks better than 91.37% on this metric.
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Photronics's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $2,695.8 Mil.
Photronics's EBIT 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 $243.1 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Photronics EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Photronics's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photronics's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Photronics's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Photronics's current Enterprise Value is $1,566.7 Mil.
Photronics's EBIT 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 $243.1 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 6.44 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 8.69. Over the past decade, Photronics' EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.04 to 20.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #59 out of 684 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 8.6%.
Is Photronics' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Photronics' current EV-to-EBIT of 6.44 is 26% below median its 10-year median of 8.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.04 to a high of 20.30. The Semiconductors industry median EV-to-EBIT is 35.51. Photronics' value of 6.44 is 81.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Photronics ranks #59 out of 684 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to AMBA and DQ?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #59 out of 684 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Photronics in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 35.51. Photronics' value of 6.44 is 81.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Photronics' own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 3.04 to 20.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.69 vs. the industry median of 35.51, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Semiconductors company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Semiconductors companies is 35.51, based on 684 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Photronics's current EV-to-EBIT of 6.44 is 81.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 35.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Photronics's current EV-to-EBIT is 6.44, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 8.69. 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 $25.44, compared to a current price of $29.65 — trading 16.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 6.44, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 8.69 and 81.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 35.51. Photronics' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Photronics (PLAB), the current EV-to-EBIT is 6.44 as of Jul. 15, 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 $29.65 is trading 16.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.44.
GuruFocus considers Photronics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLAB:
EV-to-EBIT: 6.44 (26% below median its 10-year median of 8.69)
GF Value™: $25.44 vs. price of $29.65 (16.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.9% below the Semiconductors median (#59 of 684)
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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