PLAB (Photronics) Moat Score : 5/10 (As of Jul. 23, 2025)

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What is Photronics Moat Score?

Photronics has the Moat Score of 5, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Photronics has Narrow Moat: Photronics Inc has a solid position in photomask technology with some proprietary technology and customer loyalty. However, the industry is competitive, and while it has some cost advantages, these are not sufficient to establish a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Photronics might have Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat.

Competitive Comparison of Photronics's Moat Score

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Photronics's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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's Moat Score Distribution in the Semiconductors Industry

For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photronics's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Photronics's Moat Score falls into.

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Photronics (NAS:PLAB) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score	Moat Level
10	Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9	Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7	Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6	Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5	Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4	Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3	No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0	No Moat - No discernible moat

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Photronics Business Description

Industry

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Address

15 Secor Road, Brookfield, CT, USA, 06804

Website

https://www.photronics.com

Photronics Inc is a U.S.-based company that is principally engaged in manufacturing photomasks. The photomasks are photographic quartz or glass plates that contain microscopic images of electronic circuits that are used as a component in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat-panel displays. The revenue from products designed for integrated circuits production accounts for the majority of total revenue, with the rest derived from products for flat-panel display production. The company's assets are located in Taiwan, Korea, and the United States. It generates revenue world-wide, including in the United States, Europe, Taiwan, Korea, China, and elsewhere in Asia, with Taiwan contributing the majority of total revenue.

Executives

Walter M Fiederowicz	director	15 SECOR ROAD, BROOKFIELD CT 06804
Kang Jyh Lee	officer: President, Asia IC Photomask	15 SECOR ROAD, BROOKFIELD CT 06804
Christopher J Progler	officer: VP,Chief Technology Officer	15 SECOR ROAD, BROOKFIELD CT 06804
Adam M Lewis	director	15 SECOR ROAD, BROOKFIELD CT 06804
Mitchell G Tyson	director	15 SECOR ROAD, BROOKFIELD CT 06804
Peter S Kirlin	officer: Senior VP, U.S. & Europe	15 SECOR ROAD, BROOKFIELD CT 06804
Richelle E Burr	officer: VP, General Counsel & Secy	15 SECOR RD, BROOKFIELD CT 06804
John P Jordan	officer: SVP & Chief Financial Officer	600 EAST GREENWICH AVENUE, WEST WARWICK RI 02893
Daniel Jl Liao	director	2045 EAST INNOVATION CIRCLE, TEMPE AZ 85284
Fiorita Joseph A Jr	director	15 SECOR ROAD, BROOKFIELD CT 06804
Mary Paladino	director	15 SECOR ROAD, BROOKFIELD CT 06804
George Macricostas	director	15 SECOR ROAD, PO BOX 5226, BROOKFIELD CT 06804
Macricostas Constantine S	director	15 SECOR ROAD, P.O. BOX 5226, BROOKFIELD CT 06804
Sean T Smith	officer: VP and Chief Financial Officer	15 SECOR ROAD, PO BOX 5226, BROOKFIELD CT 06804
Liang Choo Hsia	director	15 SECOR RD., BROOKFIELD CT 06804