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Photronics Inc. (PLAB) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$27.40 -0.65% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $27.32

Photronics Inc. (PLAB) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 57/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ β€’ SELL / AVOID Cap $1.63B
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As of 2026-11-03, Photronics Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $27.40 (-0.65% 1D, market cap $1.63B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, PLAB ranks #259 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), PLAB carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.6x, gross margin of 35.3%, and ROIC of 24.6%. By comparison, ICHR (Ichor Holdings) holds a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -4.5%, cap $1.46B) and SEDG (SolarEdge Technologies Inc.) posts a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $1.85B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PLAB leads on earnings multiple (12.6x) while PLAB leads on capital efficiency (24.6% ROIC).

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Per PLAB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-31, CIK 0000810136), Photronics Inc. generated $849.3M in revenue (-2.0% YoY), $136.4M in net income, and $59.7M in free cash flow against $1.90B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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πŸ“Š Historical Track Record: Scores of 57/100 (D+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (-0.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY β€’ 52.2% hit rate β€” wait for RQD β‰₯ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ Β· Rk D+
Cash (14)Whales (4)SEC (15)Macro (8)CEO (16)
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.4% Base Target
$59 Bull$27 Base$21 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PLAB)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±7.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (57/100 Composite)
πŸ” WHY PLAB SCORES 57/100 (D+) β€” TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
β–² #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (28% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy β€’ Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

β–² #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (26% of score)

Altman Z-Score 5.97 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) β€’ Piotroski F-Score 7/9

β–Ό #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

πŸ“ˆ PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 β†’ Q2 β†’ Q3 β†’ Current
Q1 (-3Q)
65
Grade C+$29.12-1.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
62
Grade C+$28.62+0.7% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
60
Grade C$28.82-4.9% Next Q
Current
57
Grade D+$27.40-0.2% Hist 90D Ξ±
Trajectory: C+ (65) β†’ D+ (57)Full Audit β†’
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βš”οΈ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the PLAB Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 57/100 (D+) score, PLAB faces multiple-compression risk if 12.6x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) β€” any gross margin slip below 32.8% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($29.09) or 200D SMA ($35.38) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($27.28) toward Bear Floor ($21.28).

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RES: $29.05SUP: $26.89SMA50: $29.09SMA200: $35.38
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3.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -2.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Technology Rank #259 of 715 βš”οΈ ICHR vs PLAB Full Matrix β†’

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (PLAB vs. ICHR, SEDG, HIMX, IMOS)

Industry: Semiconductors (95 Tracked Issuers)

Across 715 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Photronics Inc. (PLAB) ranks #259 by composite RQD confidence (57/100, grade D+) and #312 by equity capitalization ($1.63B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PLAB leads on earnings valuation at 12.6x trailing P/E, while PLAB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 24.6% ROIC and 35.3% gross margin. PLAB currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 57/100 (D+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
PLAB ACTIVE
Photronics Inc.
D+ 57/100 12.6x 35.3% 24.6% -0.65% $1.63B Benchmark Subject
ICHR
Ichor Holdings
E 32/100 β€” 9.3% -4.5% -5.30% $1.46B /ichr-vs-plab β†’
SEDG
SolarEdge Technologies Inc.
D- 40/100 β€” 16.6% -35.0% +0.52% $1.85B /sedg-vs-plab β†’
HIMX
Himax Technologies Inc.
D 44/100 β€” β€” β€” -3.86% $1.90B /himx-vs-plab β†’
IMOS
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
D 51/100 β€” β€” β€” -0.83% $1.90B /imos-vs-plab β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-10-31 β€’ CIK 0000810136 β†—

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-10-31), Photronics Inc. (PLAB) reported GAAP revenue of $849.3M (-2.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $866.9M , and -4.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $136.4M, operating cash flow of $247.8M, and free cash flow of $59.7M (-54.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, PLAB closed FY2025 with $1.90B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.97, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-10-31 $849.3M $136.4M $247.8M $59.7M $1.90B β€”
FY2024 (FY) 2024-10-31 $866.9M $130.7M $261.4M $130.5M $1.70B β€”
FY2023 (FY) 2023-10-31 $892.1M $125.5M $302.2M $302.2M β€” β€”

3. PLAB Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is PLAB stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Photronics Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAB) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 57/100 at a spot price of $27.40 (-0.65% 1D, market cap $1.63B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 16/20. Across 715 tracked Technology issuers, PLAB ranks #259 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PLAB compare to ICHR and SEDG in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), PLAB carries a Roarable D+ (57/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 12.6x, gross margin of 35.3%, and ROIC of 24.6%. By comparison, ICHR (Ichor Holdings) holds a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -4.5%, cap $1.46B) and SEDG (SolarEdge Technologies Inc.) posts a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $1.85B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PLAB leads on earnings multiple (12.6x) while PLAB leads on capital efficiency (24.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PLAB?

Per PLAB's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-10-31, CIK 0000810136), Photronics Inc. generated $849.3M in revenue (-2.0% YoY), $136.4M in net income, and $59.7M in free cash flow against $1.90B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is PLAB trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PLAB last traded at $27.40 (-0.65% on volume of 1,042,989 shares), positioning the stock -5.81% below its 50-day simple moving average ($29.09) and -22.56% below its 200-day simple moving average ($35.38). Across its 52-week range of $20.05 to $56.00, PLAB sits at the 20.4% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±7.1% ($25.45 to $29.35).

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PLAB β€” Photronics Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-10-31

1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Photronics Inc. (PLAB) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 57/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $27.40 (-0.65% 1D, market capitalization $1.63B).

  • Fundamental Cash Engine (14/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 24.6%, gross margin of 35.3%, operating margin of 24.5%, and free cash flow yield of 3.47%.
  • Whale 13F & Options Flow (4/20) + Insider Conviction (16/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
  • Macro Regime Fit (8/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (15/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 5.97, Piotroski F-Score of 7/9, and Debt/Equity of N/A.

2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory

Photronics Inc. (PLAB) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, Semiconductors industry. Gross margin is 35.3%, operating margin is 24.5%, and net margin is 16.1%. β€” for further business detail.

In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-10-31), Photronics Inc. (PLAB) reported $849.3M in annual revenue (up from $866.9M in FY2024, -2.0% YoY) and $136.4M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($892.1M revenue, $125.5M net income) through FY2025, PLAB scaled operating cash flow to $247.8M and free cash flow to $59.7M, backed by $1.90B in total assets against $0 in total debt.

3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff

  • πŸ‚ Primary Bull Case (D+ β€’ RQD 57/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 14/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 4/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $20.05 – $56.00 52-week range.
  • 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity. Investors must weigh 12.6x trailing P/E and 3.2x EV/EBITDA against 24.5% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.

4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch

Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are therefore β€” A prospective investor should treat any supply-chain sensitivity to semiconductor cycles as unverified by this dataset.

  • Key Question #1: Can PLAB sustain or expand its 24.5% operating margin and 24.6% ROIC against Semiconductors peers over the next 4 quarters?
  • Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $849.3M and free cash flow of $59.7M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $0 in total debt?
  • Key Question #3: How sensitive is PLAB's 11.7x forward P/E multiple to Technology capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?

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MI MidwestValue RQD DEBATE OPENER β€’ Fundamental Long-Only πŸ‚ BULLISH 🎯 Target: $32.82 (+19.0%)
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Strong returns on capital (ROIC 24.6%) and insider flow (16 of 20) support a cash-generative business at a 12.6 trailing P/E.

Don't sleep on PLAB's setup in Technology. Strong returns on capital (ROIC 24.6%) and insider flow (16 of 20) support a cash-generative business at a 12.6 trailing P/E.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (57/100) backs up the fundamental quality.

VolSurface_Trader πŸ‚ BULL

Both sides have a point here β€” PLAB's 15/20 balance sheet score keeps downside contained, so the real swing factor next earnings call is backlog and FCF conversion.

SK SkepticalCFA RQD DEBATE OPENER β€’ Fundamental Contrarian 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $22.62 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $27.58

Free cash flow fell from $302.2M to $59.7M while institutional whale flow scores only 6 of 20.

Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on PLAB: Free cash flow fell from $302.2M to $59.7M while institutional whale flow scores only 6 of 20.. At 12.6x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Semiconductors triggers a 12-15% air pocket.

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