PLAB
NEUTRAL
$45.84
Live
Photronics, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $47.0
(+2.5%)
$16.59
52W Range
$46.49
At a glance
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AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
PLAB presents a dichotomy between a pristine balance sheet and concerning valuation/sentiment signals. While the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable health and the company maintains zero debt with exceptional liquidity, the stock's 157.8% one-year rally has outpaced its modest 6-8% growth rates. The current price of $45.84 is trading near its growth-based intrinsic value ($47.27) but significantly above its defensive Graham Number ($33.13). Heavy insider selling by the CEO and President, coupled with a high PEG ratio of 2.64, suggests the stock is currently overextended.
Key Strengths
Zero debt with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00
Exceptional liquidity with a Current Ratio of 4.58
Strong operating margins of 24.38%
Consistent track record of earnings beats (3 of last 4 quarters)
Strong long-term price appreciation (+272.7% over 5 years)
Key Risks
Significant insider selling (14 sell transactions, 0 buys)
High PEG ratio (2.64) indicating overvaluation relative to growth
Stalling Q/Q earnings growth (0.20%)
Technical trend is heavily bearish (10/100) despite recent price gains
Price is currently trading very close to its 52-week high ($46.49)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$40.2
-12.3% below current price
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