PhotronicsPLAB +4.00%94 Net Current Asset Value is $4.37 as of Apr. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 6.15. GuruFocus rates PLAB with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $25.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 720 Semiconductors companies, Photronics ranks better than 60% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Photronics's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $4.37.
The historical rank and industry rank for Photronics's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
PLAB'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.93 Med: 6.15 Max: 15.3
Current: 7.45
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Photronics was 15.30. The lowest was 2.93. And the median was 6.15.
PLAB's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked better than 60% of 720
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 9.585
vs PLAB: 7.45
Photronics (NAS:PLAB) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Photronics Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Photronics Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Photronics's Net Current Asset Value 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 AMBA, DQ, AEHR: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Photronics's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photronics's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Photronics's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $4.37 mean?
Photronics (PLAB) has a Net Current Asset Value of $4.37 as of Apr. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 6.15. Over the past decade, Photronics' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 2.93 to 15.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #288 out of 720 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Photronics' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Photronics' current Net Current Asset Value of $4.37 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 6.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.93 to a high of 15.30. The Semiconductors industry median Net Current Asset Value is 9.59. Photronics' value of $4.37 is 54.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Photronics ranks #288 out of 720 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Photronics has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Photronics' Net Current Asset Value compare to AMBA and DQ?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #288 out of 720 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This puts Photronics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 9.59. Photronics' value of $4.37 is 54.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Photronics' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 2.93 to 15.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.15 vs. the industry median of 9.59, 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 Net Current Asset Value for a Semiconductors company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Semiconductors companies is 9.59, based on 720 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Photronics's current Net Current Asset Value of $4.37 is 54.4% 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 9.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Photronics's current Net Current Asset Value is $4.37, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 6.15. 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 $32.54 — trading 27.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $4.37, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 6.15 and 54.4% below the Semiconductors industry median of 9.59. Photronics' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Photronics (PLAB), the current Net Current Asset Value is $4.37 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 $32.54 is trading 27.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $25.61.
GuruFocus considers Photronics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLAB:
Net Current Asset Value: $4.37 (29% below median its 10-year median of 6.15)
GF Value™: $25.61 vs. price of $32.54 (27.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.4% below the Semiconductors median (#288 of 720)
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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