PhotronicsPLAB -6.58%92 FCF Yield % is 5.34 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 8.28. 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 1,031 Semiconductors companies, Photronics ranks better than 88.75% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Photronics FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Photronics's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Photronics's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photronics's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Photronics's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 5.34 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 8.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #116 out of 1031 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Photronics' FCF Yield % too high?
Photronics' current FCF Yield % of 5.34 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 8.28. Based on the distribution chart, Photronics ranks #116 out of 1031 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 Yield % compare to COHU and ICHR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #116 out of 1031 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Photronics in the top 11% 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 Yield % for a Semiconductors company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, FCF Yield % 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. Photronics's current FCF Yield % is 5.34, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 8.28. 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 Yield % is 5.34, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 8.28. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Photronics (PLAB), the current FCF Yield % is 5.34 as of Jun. 27, 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 Yield %: 5.34 (36% below median its 10-year median of 8.28)
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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