PhotronicsPLAB -6.58%92 FCF Margin % is 0.59% as of Apr. 2026, which is 94% below its 10-year median of 9.44. 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 1,024 Semiconductors companies, Photronics ranks better than 75.59% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Photronics's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.2 Mil. Photronics's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $209.9 Mil. Therefore, Photronics's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Photronics's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PLAB'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.99 Med: 9.44 Max: 19.73
Current: 11.18
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Photronics was 19.73%. The lowest was -19.99%. And the median was 9.44%.
PLAB's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 75.59% of 1024
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs PLAB: 11.18
Photronics FCF Margin % Related Terms
Photronics FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Photronics's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photronics's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Photronics's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 0.59% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. This is 94% below median its historical median of 9.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #250 out of 1024 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Photronics' FCF Margin % too high?
Photronics' current FCF Margin % of 0.59% is 94% below median its 10-year median of 9.44. Based on the distribution chart, Photronics ranks #250 out of 1024 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' FCF Margin % compare to COHU and ICHR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #250 out of 1024 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Photronics in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
A good FCF Margin % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. Photronics's current FCF Margin % is 0.59%, which is 94% below median its own 10-year median of 9.44. 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 FCF Margin % is 0.59%, which is 94% below median its 10-year median of 9.44. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Photronics (PLAB), the current FCF Margin % is 0.59% 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:
FCF Margin %: 0.59% (94% below median its 10-year median of 9.44)
GF Value™: $25.61 vs. price of $30.58 (19.4% 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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