PhotronicsFRA:PQ2 -5.25%92 Net Margin % is 14.97% as of Apr. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 8.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:PQ2 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,023 Semiconductors companies, Photronics ranks better than 83.19% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Photronics's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €26.9 Mil. Photronics's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €179.5 Mil. Therefore, Photronics's net margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 14.97%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Photronics's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PQ2'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.91 Med: 8.96 Max: 18.47
Current: 18.47
FRA:PQ2's Net Margin % is ranked better than 83.19% of 1023
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 4.17
vs FRA:PQ2: 18.47
Photronics (FRA:PQ2) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Photronics Net Margin % Related Terms
Photronics Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Photronics's Net 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.
FRA:PQ2 vs COHU, ICHR, DQ: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Photronics's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Photronics's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Photronics's Net 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 (FRA:PQ2) has a Net Margin % of 14.97% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 8.96. Over the past decade, Photronics' Net Margin % has ranged from 2.91 to 18.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #172 out of 1023 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 16.8%.
Is Photronics' Net Margin % too high?
Photronics' current Net Margin % of 14.97% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 8.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.91 to a high of 18.47. The Semiconductors industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. Photronics' value of 14.97% is 259% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Photronics ranks #172 out of 1023 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' Net Margin % compare to COHU and ICHR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #172 out of 1023 companies for Net Margin %. This places Photronics in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.17. Photronics' value of 14.97% is 259% above this benchmark. Historically, Photronics' own Net Margin % has ranged from 2.91 to 18.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.96 vs. the industry median of 4.17, Photronics has consistently been above 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 Margin % for a Semiconductors company?
The median Net Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 4.17, based on 1,023 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Photronics's current Net Margin % of 14.97% is 259% above 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 Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Photronics and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Photronics's current Net Margin % is 14.97%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 8.96. 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 (FRA:PQ2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.20, compared to a current price of €27.44 — trading 23.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 14.97%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 8.96 and 259% above the Semiconductors industry median of 4.17. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Photronics (FRA:PQ2), the current Net Margin % is 14.97% 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 (FRA:PQ2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Photronics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.44 is trading 23.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.20.
GuruFocus considers Photronics to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PQ2:
Net Margin %: 14.97% (67% above median its 10-year median of 8.96)
GF Value™: €22.20 vs. price of €27.44 (23.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 259% above the Semiconductors median (#172 of 1023)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PQ2 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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