PLAB (Photronics) Tariff Resilience Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


PLAB Photronics Inc PLAB
92 GF Score
Price $30.58
GF Value $25.61
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Photronics Tariff Resilience Score?

Photronics PLAB -6.58% 92 Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. 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 998 Semiconductors companies, Photronics ranks better than 87.78% on this metric.

Photronics has the Tariff Resilience Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Average Resilient.

Photronics has Photronics, involved in photomask manufacturing, faces tariff risks due to its reliance on Asian markets. Previous tariffs have affected their cost structure, though they are seeking alternative suppliers.

Tariff Resilience Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more.

The company's exposure to international trade tariffs based on these criteria:

1. Global supply chain dependencies
2. Manufacturing locations versus sales markets
3. Import/export balance and percentage of revenue
4. Historical impact from previous tariff changes
5. Available mitigation strategies (alternative suppliers, pricing power)
6. Industry-specific tariff exemptions or vulnerabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Photronics might have Average Resilient.

Photronics  (NAS:PLAB) Tariff Resilience Score Explanation

The Tariff Resilience Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the most resilient. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 3 categories:

Tariff Resilience Score Resilience Level
7 - 10Highly Resilient
4 - 6Average Resilient
0 - 3Highly Vulnerable

Photronics Tariff Resilience Score Related Terms

PLAB vs COHU, ICHR, DQ: Tariff Resilience Score Comparison

For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Photronics's Tariff Resilience Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Tariff Resilience 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 Tariff Resilience Score vs Semiconductors Industry

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

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


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What does a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 mean?
Photronics (PLAB) has a Tariff Resilience Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #122 out of 998 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Photronics' Tariff Resilience Score too high?
Photronics' current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Photronics ranks #122 out of 998 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' Tariff Resilience Score compare to COHU and ICHR?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Photronics ranks #122 out of 998 companies for Tariff Resilience Score. This places Photronics in the top 12% 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 Tariff Resilience Score for a Semiconductors company?
A good Tariff Resilience Score depends on the Semiconductors industry context. However, Tariff Resilience Score 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 Tariff Resilience Score mean?
A high Tariff Resilience Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Tariff Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to measure a company's exposure to international trade tariffs, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as global supply chain dependencies, manufacturing locations versus sales markets, import / export balance and percentage of revenue, and more. Photronics's current Tariff Resilience Score is 4. 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 Tariff Resilience Score is 4. 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 Tariff Resilience Score calculated?
Tariff Resilience Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Photronics (PLAB), the current Tariff Resilience Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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:

  • Tariff Resilience Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $25.61 vs. price of $30.58 (19.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges PQ2:Germany
Address 15 Secor Road, Brookfield, CT, USA, 06804
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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