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Why PLAB Stock dropped -5.29% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$27.58 -5.29% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $27.26
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+ • SELL / AVOID
Cap $1.63B
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Is PLAB stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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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 $27.58 (-5.29% 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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How does PLAB compare to ICHR and SEDG in the Technology sector?
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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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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PLAB?
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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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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $27.27 (-1.14%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 7% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 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 • 52.2% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-0.4% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PLAB)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±7.1%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (57/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY PLAB SCORES 57/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (28% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (26% of score)
Altman Z-Score 5.97 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
▼ #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)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C+$29.12-1.7% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade C+$28.62+0.7% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade C$28.82-4.3% Next Q
60
CurrentGrade D+$27.58-0.2% Hist 90D α
57
Trajectory: C+ (65) → D+ (57)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the PLAB Bull Thesis Could Fail
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) — 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 ($27.46) toward Bear Floor ($21.42).
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Why PLAB Stock dropped -5.29% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Photronics Inc. (PLAB) dropped -5.29% to $27.58, trading at 21% of its 52-week range ($20.05 – $56). Stretched risk/reward at 13x P/E (25% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 21% of its 52-week range ($20.05 – $56) with RSI-14 at 42.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±7.1% around $27.58 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D+ (Sell) backed by 35.3% gross margin and $59.7M annual free cash flow.
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PLAB // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -44.26%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-03O $29.12H $29.12L $27.58C $27.58VOL 810.4K
RES: $29.05SUP: $26.89SMA50: $29.09SMA200: $35.38
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PLAB Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
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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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (PLAB)
Technology Rank #259 of 715
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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 |
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Photronics Inc. | D+ | 57/100 | 12.6x | 35.3% | 24.6% | -5.29% | $1.63B | Benchmark Subject |
| ICHR Ichor Holdings | E | 32/100 | — | 9.3% | -4.5% | -8.32% | $1.46B | /ichr-vs-plab → |
| SEDG SolarEdge Technologies Inc. | D- | 40/100 | — | 16.6% | -35.0% | -1.59% | $1.85B | /sedg-vs-plab → |
| HIMX Himax Technologies Inc. | D | 44/100 | — | — | — | -7.01% | $1.90B | /himx-vs-plab → |
| IMOS ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. | D | 51/100 | — | — | — | -8.51% | $1.90B | /imos-vs-plab → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-10-31 • CIK 0000810136 ↗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 |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-10-31 | $849.3M | $136.4M | $247.8M | $59.7M | $1.90B | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-10-31 | $866.9M | $130.7M | $261.4M | $130.5M | $1.70B | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-10-31 | $892.1M | $125.5M | $302.2M | $302.2M | — | — |
3. PLAB Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs 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 $27.58 (-5.29% 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 $27.58 (-5.29% on volume of 810,382 shares), positioning the stock -5.19% below its 50-day simple moving average ($29.09) and -22.05% below its 200-day simple moving average ($35.38). Across its 52-week range of $20.05 to $56.00, PLAB sits at the 20.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±7.1% ($25.62 to $29.54).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 57/100 (D+)
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PLAB — 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 $27.58 (-5.29% 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%. — 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
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • 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 — 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 • Fundamental Long-Only 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $32.82 (+19.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 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 🐂 BULL
Both sides have a point here — 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 • 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.