GURU.Markets stock price, segment price, and overall market index valuation
The company's share price Photronics Inc.
Photronics is one of the world's leading manufacturers of photomasks used in the production of semiconductors and flat-panel displays. Its stock price is cyclical, following the investment cycles of these high-tech industries.
Share prices of companies in the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics is one of the world's leading manufacturers of photomasks used in the production of semiconductors and flat panel displays. We classify it as part of the Semiconductor Equipment sector, and the chart below reflects the dynamics of this critical industry.
Broad Market Index - GURU.Markets
Photronics is one of the world's largest manufacturers of photomasks, which are a critical component in semiconductor and display manufacturing. Its key role in the industry makes it a significant component of the GURU.Markets index. The chart below represents the entire market. Find out how Photronics compares to it.
Change in the price of a company, segment, and market as a whole per day
PLAB - Daily change in the company's share price Photronics Inc.
The volatility of Photronics, a semiconductor photomask manufacturer, reflects cycles in the chip industry. Change_co measures the sensitivity to chip manufacturers' capital expenditures. This metric forms the basis for analysis of the high-tech semiconductor equipment sector on System.GURU.Markets.
Daily change in the price of a set of shares in a market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of semiconductor photomasks. This chart illustrates the sector's high volatility. A comparison with the dynamics of PLAB, a key link in the chip supply chain, demonstrates its direct correlation with industry cycles.
Daily change in the price of a broad market stock, index - GURU.Markets
Photronics is one of the world's leading manufacturers of semiconductor photomasks. Its business is highly cyclical and serves as a leading indicator for the entire technology industry. The chart below shows overall market volatility, which is heavily influenced by the semiconductor sector.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole over 12 months
Annual dynamics of the company's market capitalization Photronics Inc.
Photronics is a global leader in the production of photomasks, which serve as templates for chip manufacturing. Its annual growth rate is an accurate barometer of the state of the entire semiconductor industry.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of photomasks, which are a critical component in semiconductor and display manufacturing. Its business is cyclical and serves as a leading indicator for the entire chip industry. The chart clearly demonstrates this strong sensitivity to technology cycles.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Photronics, a semiconductor photomask manufacturer, is at the beginning of the supply chain. Its business is highly cyclical and serves as a leading indicator for the entire chip industry. The company's stock price reflects the investment plans of chip manufacturers, which can change dramatically.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the month
Monthly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Photronics Inc.
The performance of Photronics, a manufacturer of photomasks for chips, follows the semiconductor cycle. The monthly fluctuations on the chart reflect demand from chip manufacturers, which depends on their production volumes and the transition to new technological processes that require new photomasks.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of photomasks, which are a critical component in the production of semiconductors and flat panel displays. The sector's dynamics, shown in the graph, are cyclical. This allows us to assess how demand for chips for a wide range of devices impacts Photronics' business, which is an indispensable link in the supply chain.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
Photronics is one of the world's leading manufacturers of photomasks, which are a critical component in semiconductor and display manufacturing. It's a cyclical business. A chart of the overall market performance allows us to assess how closely Photronics' stock, as a link in the semiconductor supply chain, correlates with overall technology cycles.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the week
Weekly dynamics of the company's market capitalization Photronics Inc.
Photronics, Inc., a manufacturer of photomasks used in semiconductor and display manufacturing, is a key link in the technological chain. Weekly stock price performance reflects demand for chips and displays, revealing short-term expectations for production volumes in the electronics industry.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics, Inc., as a photomask manufacturer, is a barometer for the entire semiconductor sector. The chart compares its performance with the industry, demonstrating how closely it, as a key supplier, follows the general cycles of chip supply and demand that impact the entire industry.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of stocks of the broad market, index - GURU.Markets
Photronics produces photomasks used in semiconductor and display manufacturing. Its business is at the heart of the cyclical technology sector. The chart shows how PLAB shares amplify market movements, serving as a barometer of global electronics demand.
Market capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
PLAB - Market capitalization of the company Photronics Inc.
Photronics' market capitalization offers a behind-the-scenes look at semiconductor manufacturing. The chart of this company, which produces photomasks—stencils for printing microchips—reflects chip production volumes worldwide. Its dynamics are an unglamorous, yet critical, indicator of the health of the entire semiconductor ecosystem.
PLAB - Share of the company's market capitalization Photronics Inc. within the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics is one of the world's leading manufacturers of photomasks, which are a critical component in semiconductor and display manufacturing. Its market share reflects its key, albeit often overlooked, role in the process chain. The chart below shows the importance of this indispensable supplier to the entire chip industry.
Market capitalization of the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics is one of the world's leading manufacturers of photomasks, a critical component in semiconductor manufacturing. The chart below shows the total market capitalization of the entire semiconductor industry. Its dynamics reflect Photronics' fundamental role in this complex technological chain.
Market capitalization of all companies included in a broad market index - GURU.Markets
Photronics is a high-tech company that produces photomasks, which are the "stencils" used to print microchips. Its market capitalization chart tells the story of a critical yet little-known link in semiconductor manufacturing. Its share of the economy reflects its fundamental role in the creation of all electronics.
Book value capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
PLAB - Book value capitalization of the company Photronics Inc.
Photronics' book value is derived from its photomask foundries, a key component in chip manufacturing. The chart below shows its production capacity. Its growth reflects multi-million dollar investments in cutting-edge equipment to meet demand from the semiconductor industry.
PLAB - Share of the company's book capitalization Photronics Inc. within the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics produces photomasks, a key component in semiconductor manufacturing. Its business requires ultra-clean and technologically sophisticated fabs. The share chart shows how much of the global photomask manufacturing infrastructure this indispensable company controls.
Market segment balance sheet capitalization - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics produces photomasks—key components for creating microchips. This high-tech and extremely capital-intensive production requires clean rooms and expensive equipment. The book value chart shows the enormous investment in assets required to operate in the semiconductor industry.
Book value of all companies included in the broad market index - GURU.Markets
Photronics' assets are high-tech factories producing photomasks, or "stencils" for printing microchips. The company's book value reflects the value of its ultra-clean production facilities and sophisticated lithography equipment. This is a critical and capital-intensive element of the global semiconductor industry.
The ratio of market capitalization to book capitalization of a company, segment, and the market as a whole
Market capitalization to book capitalization ratio - Photronics Inc.
Photronics produces photomasks used in the creation of semiconductors. Its book value reflects its high-tech manufacturing capabilities, while its market capitalization reflects its critical role in the global chip supply chain. Investors value it as an indispensable supplier to the technology industry.
Market to book capitalization ratio in a market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics produces photomasks for the semiconductor industry, which requires expensive equipment. The chart shows how the market evaluates the company's technological leadership and market position relative to the value of its fabs. This helps us understand whether investors view Photronics as a simple manufacturer or a key technology partner.
Market to book capitalization ratio for the market as a whole
Photronics produces photomasks used in the creation of semiconductors. This is a highly specialized and high-tech production facility. The company's value is a combination of complex equipment (tangible assets) and unique technologies (intangible assets). The chart shows how investors balance these two factors when valuing the company against the market.
Debts of the company, segment and market as a whole
PLAB - Company debts Photronics Inc.
For Photronics, a manufacturer of photomasks for the semiconductor industry, debt is a means of financing technological innovation. This chart shows how the company is investing in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to meet the demands of its customers—the world's leading chip makers. It's a capital-intensive business, where debt is essential for leadership.
Market segment debts - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics produces photomasks, a key component in semiconductor and display manufacturing. This high-tech and capital-intensive production requires constant investment in cutting-edge equipment. This chart allows us to evaluate how the company finances its technological upgrades compared to other semiconductor equipment manufacturers.
Market debt in general
Debt to book value of the company, segment and market as a whole
The company's debt to book capitalization ratio Photronics Inc.
Photronics produces photomasks, a critical component in semiconductor and display manufacturing. It's a high-tech and capital-intensive operation. This chart shows how the company finances its factories and equipment. It helps understand whether debt poses risks in the highly cyclical semiconductor industry.
Market segment debt to market segment book capitalization - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics is a leading global manufacturer of photomasks, critical components for semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturing. This business requires advanced and expensive equipment. The chart shows the overall debt burden in the sector, helping to assess how Photronics finances its capital-intensive production facilities.
Debt to book value of all companies in the market
Photronics produces photomasks for chips, making it a key player in the tech industry. This chart reflects the overall debt burden in the market. It helps assess how general economic conditions and capital availability influence the investment plans of not only Photronics itself but also its clients—the giants of the semiconductor industry.
P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/E - Photronics Inc.
Photronics produces photomasks—key components for semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturing. This chart is an indicator of the state of the semiconductor industry. Its dynamics are closely linked to global demand for chips and displays, as well as investments by electronics manufacturers in launching new products and technologies that require new photomasks.
P/E of the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics operates in the niche sector of semiconductor photomask manufacturing. This chart shows the average price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) for this important part of the technology chain. If a company's P/E is higher than the industry average, investors believe its technological leadership and market position are stronger than those of its competitors and expect it to grow faster.
P/E of the market as a whole
Photronics produces photomasks—key components for semiconductor and display manufacturing. The company is a vital link in the global technology supply chain. This chart shows general expectations in the technology sector. It helps us understand whether Photronics' valuation reflects the overall cycle of the semiconductor industry or specific contracts with major manufacturers.
Future P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/E of the company Photronics Inc.
Photronics is a global leader in the production of photomasks, key components for semiconductor and flat-panel display manufacturing. The chart shows an estimate of demand prospects from chip and display manufacturers. The company's future profits are directly dependent on cycles in the semiconductor industry and technology trends.
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Future (projected) P/E of the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics produces photomasks, a key component for semiconductor and display manufacturing. This chart compares the company's profitability forecasts with the semiconductor equipment sector. It helps understand how the market views Photronics' position in the complex chip supply chain and its exposure to tech industry cycles.
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Future (projected) P/E of the market as a whole
Photronics produces photomasks—key components for semiconductor and flat-panel display manufacturing. Demand for its products is directly dependent on investment in the semiconductor industry. This chart, reflecting overall market expectations, serves as an indicator of future capital expenditures for chipmakers. Market optimism today means orders for photomasks for Photronics tomorrow.
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Profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company profit Photronics Inc.
Photronics produces photomasks—key components for semiconductor and display manufacturing. The company's profits are directly dependent on investments in new production capacity in the electronics industry. This chart illustrates how global demand for chips and displays, as well as industry process cycles, impact plant utilization and financial results.
Profit of companies in the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics is a global leader in the production of photomasks, a critical component in semiconductor manufacturing. This chart illustrates how much the entire industry's profitability depends on such highly specialized players. Photronics' ability to supply cutting-edge solutions to leading chipmakers directly impacts technological progress and the sector's profitability.
Overall market profit
Photronics produces photomasks, a critical component in semiconductor manufacturing. The technology sector is one of the main drivers of the modern economy, and its profitability significantly impacts the overall picture. Demand for Photronics' products directly reflects investment cycles in the semiconductor industry, making it a key link in the supply chain.
Future (predicted) profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) profit of the company Photronics Inc.
Photronics produces photomasks, which are a critical component in semiconductor and display manufacturing. The future profit forecasts shown here reflect market expectations for the semiconductor industry. Demand for the company's products is directly dependent on chip production volumes and the implementation of new technological processes.
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Future (predicted) profit of companies in the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics is a leading global manufacturer of photomasks, critical components for semiconductor and display manufacturing. This chart shows the projected profit dynamics for the entire semiconductor equipment industry. It helps understand how the business of a company at the beginning of the supply chain depends on the overall forecast for the technology sector.
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Future (predicted) profit of the market as a whole
Photronics produces photomasks—key components for semiconductor and display manufacturing. Demand for its products is directly dependent on cycles in the semiconductor industry. This chart is important because expectations of economic growth stimulate electronics manufacturing, from smartphones to data centers, increasing demand for photomasks and generating orders for Photronics.
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P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/S - Photronics Inc.
Photronics is one of the world's leading manufacturers of photomasks, a critical component in semiconductor manufacturing. This chart, which correlates market capitalization with revenue, allows one to assess the company's position in the complex technological chain. It shows how investors assess its market share and its exposure to cycles in the semiconductor industry.
P/S market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics occupies a critical niche in the semiconductor industry, producing photomasks—high-precision wafers used to transfer circuits onto silicon wafers. Without their products, no chip could be created. This chart illustrates the market's value placed on revenue in this key semiconductor manufacturing segment, allowing one to appreciate Photronics' unique position.
P/S of the market as a whole
Photronics is one of the world's leading manufacturers of photomasks—key components for semiconductor and flat-panel display manufacturing. The company's business is directly affected by cycles in the semiconductor industry. This chart serves as a general market indicator, helping to assess how investors view Photronics' prospects relative to overall company revenue estimates.
Future P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/S of the company Photronics Inc.
Photronics produces photomasks—key components for semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturing. This chart shows how investors value the company relative to its projected future sales. It reflects expectations for global demand for chips and displays, which directly determines Photronics' order volumes and future revenue.
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Future (projected) P/S of the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics is a key global supplier of photomasks, a critical component in semiconductor and display manufacturing. This chart shows how the market views the company's future revenues relative to its peers. A forward estimate may reflect confidence in the growth of the chip industry and the company's unique technologies, while a backward estimate reflects the company's highly cyclical and capital-intensive nature.
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Future (projected) P/S of the market as a whole
Photronics produces photomasks, a critical component in semiconductor and display manufacturing. The company's revenue is directly dependent on activity in the global microelectronics industry. This market expectations chart reflects investor confidence in the future growth of the technology sector and chip demand.
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Sales of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company sales Photronics Inc.
This chart reflects Photronics' key role in the semiconductor value chain. The company's revenue is generated from the production and sale of photomasks—high-precision stencils used to print microchips. Sales growth is directly linked to chip and display production volumes worldwide, making the company a barometer of the tech sector.
Sales of companies in the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics is one of the world's largest manufacturers of photomasks—key components for semiconductor and flat panel display manufacturing. The company is a critical link in the manufacturing chain. This chart illustrates the total revenue of the entire photomask market, demonstrating the scale of the industry on which modern electronics depends.
Overall market sales
Photronics, Inc. produces photomasks, a key component in the fabrication of semiconductors and displays. Demand for its products is a function of demand for end-use electronics. This chart, illustrating the overall state of the economy, reflects consumer and corporate demand for new gadgets and technologies. An increase in the chart signals future increases in orders for Photronics.
Future sales volume of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) sales of the company Photronics Inc.
Photronics, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of photomasks—a key component in the production of semiconductors and flat panel displays. The company's sales serve as a reliable indicator of activity in the global electronics supply chain. This chart shows analyst expectations for future chip and display production volumes worldwide.
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Future (projected) sales of companies in the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics produces photomasks, which are key components in semiconductor and display manufacturing. This chart shows revenue forecasts by segment – for integrated circuits (ICs) and flat panel displays (FPDs). This provides insight into which of these high-tech markets, according to analysts, will drive the majority of demand for the company's products.
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Future (projected) sales of the market as a whole
This market forecast chart is an important indicator for Photronics. The company produces photomasks used in the fabrication of semiconductors and displays. Demand for its products is closely tied to cycles in the technology industry and overall investment in electronics manufacturing, which is driven by global economic growth.
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Marginality of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company marginality Photronics Inc.
Photronics occupies a unique niche in the semiconductor industry, producing photomasks—critical components for chip fabrication. This chart illustrates the profitability of this high-tech production facility. Profitability is directly dependent on demand from chip manufacturers, fab utilization, and investment in advanced lithography technologies.
Market segment marginality - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics is one of the world's leading manufacturers of photomasks, which are critical components in the production of semiconductors and flat panel displays. The company's profitability depends on technological complexity and order volumes. This chart shows the average profitability in the sector, helping to assess Photronics's position in the electronics supply chain.
Market marginality as a whole
Photronics produces photomasks, key components for semiconductor and display manufacturing. Demand for its products is driven by activity across the entire electronics industry. This chart reflects the overall health of the tech sector and the economy as a whole, signaling plans for the production of new chips and gadgets, which determines Photronics' order volume.
Employees in the company, segment and market as a whole
Number of employees in the company Photronics Inc.
Photronics is a global leader in the production of photomasks, a key component in semiconductor manufacturing. This chart reflects the size of its high-tech manufacturing and engineering team. The dynamics show how the company is scaling its capacity to meet growing demand from chipmakers worldwide.
Share of the company's employees Photronics Inc. within the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics is a key supplier of photomasks—critical components for semiconductor and display manufacturing. Creating such complex components requires elite engineers. This chart shows Photronics' share of all specialists in this narrow and important niche, demonstrating its technological significance in the global chip supply chain.
Number of employees in the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics is a global leader in the production of photomasks, critical components for semiconductor and display manufacturing. This chart shows employment in the semiconductor equipment sector. The growing number of engineers and technicians in this industry indicates the expansion of production capacity and the technological advancement, directly driving demand for Photronics products.
Number of employees in the market as a whole
Photronics produces photomasks, a key component in the creation of semiconductors and displays. Their business is at the heart of the technological chain. This chart shows the overall economic picture, but for Photronics, the cycles of the semiconductor industry are more important. Demand for new gadgets and chips determines the workload of their factories and the need for highly skilled workers.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company, segment, and market as a whole
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Photronics Inc. (PLAB)
Photronics produces photomasks, key components for semiconductor manufacturing. This high-tech production requires both expensive equipment and skilled engineers. This figure reflects the balance between the high cost of the technology and the need for personnel to operate the complex and precise production process.
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Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics produces photomasks—critical components for semiconductor and display manufacturing. It's a high-tech, capital-intensive operation serving industry giants. This chart shows the industry standard, allowing one to assess how the market values their highly specialized manufacturing assets per engineer.
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Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the overall market
Photronics produces photomasks—key components for semiconductor and display manufacturing. This high-tech production requires significant investment in equipment and cleanrooms. The high cost per employee reflects the capital-intensive nature of the industry and the value of the technologies handled by highly specialized personnel.
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Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the company, segment, and market as a whole
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company Photronics Inc. (PLAB)
Photronics occupies a critical yet hidden niche in the semiconductor industry: they produce photomasks, essentially "stencils" used to print chips. It's a high-tech and capital-intensive operation. This chart shows the significant added value each of their technicians creates by producing this complex component.
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Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics is a "B2B manufacturer." They make photomasks—"stencils" used at fabs (TSM, Intel) to print chips. This graph shows the benchmark for "Semiconductor Equipment." In this "B2B R&D" sector, the benchmark is high. Profit per engineer is generated by patents and the "criticality" of their "consumables."
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Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the market as a whole
Photronics is a high-tech manufacturer. They make "photomasks"—a key component for semiconductor and display manufacturing. These aren't the chips themselves, but rather the stencils used to print them. This is a highly specialized, precision manufacturing process. This graph shows how profitable per employee this critically important, yet niche, segment of the semiconductor industry is.
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Sales to employees of the company, segment and market as a whole
Sales per company employee Photronics Inc. (PLAB)
Photronics produces photomasks, key components for semiconductor manufacturing. In this high-tech manufacturing facility, revenue per employee is an indicator of capacity utilization and order complexity. The graph shows how the company monetizes its capital investments in its fabs, reflecting demand cycles in the semiconductor industry.
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Sales per employee in the market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics produces photomasks—critical components for semiconductor and display manufacturing. These are the "negatives" used to print microchips. It's a high-tech operation. This graph shows the productivity of their factories and engineers. High revenue per employee indicates automation, high utilization of expensive equipment, and the demand for their technologies.
Sales per employee for the market as a whole
Photronics (PLAB) is a highly specialized company that produces photomasks. These are a critical component in semiconductor and display manufacturing; they are essentially "stencils" for printing microchips. This chart reflects the capital intensity and technological sophistication of their business. Photomask production requires expensive equipment and clean rooms, but a relatively small number of highly skilled operators.
Short shares by company, segment and market as a whole
Shares shorted by company Photronics Inc. (PLAB)
Photronics is a key, yet little-known, player in the semiconductor industry. This chart shows bearish sentiment. Skeptics may be betting on a cyclical downturn in the semiconductor industry, leading to a decline in photomask orders, or on pricing pressure from Asian competitors.
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Shares shorted by market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics (PLAB) produces photomasks—critical components for semiconductor and display manufacturing. Their business is at the heart of the chip supply chain. This chart reflects the general skepticism surrounding the semiconductor equipment sector. The rise in short positions in the industry signals that the market is anticipating the end of the cycle, chip inventory overstocking, and declining orders for new equipment.
Shares shorted by the overall market
Photronics (PLAB) produces photomasks (a key component) for chip manufacturing. This Short_All chart reflects recession fears. When it rises, this pessimism signifies a drop in demand for smartphones and PCs, leading to an immediate reduction in orders for new chips and, consequently, PLAB photomasks.
RSI 14 indicator for a company, segment, and market as a whole
The company's RSI 14 indicator Photronics Inc. (PLAB)
Photronics is a high-tech manufacturer of photomasks, which are the "stencils" used to manufacture semiconductors and displays. This is a critical yet cyclical element of the supply chain. This chart measures when the market "overbought" the stock at the peak of the chip cycle or "oversold" it at the bottom, anticipating a downturn in the industry.
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RSI 14 Market Segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics is one of the world's leading manufacturers of photomasks. These are high-precision "stencils" used in the lithography process to produce semiconductor chips and displays. This graph measures the overall "temperature" of the entire semiconductor equipment sector. It helps differentiate PLAB movements from the overall cycle of the chip industry.
RSI 14 for the overall market
Photronics (PLAB) produces photomasks—stencils for printing chips. This chart reflects the cycles in the semiconductor industry. During periods of euphoria (AI boom, 5G), fabs aggressively expand. During periods of panic and falling demand for electronics, chip production declines, and demand for consumables (photomasks) falls.
Analyst consensus forecast for the company's share price, the segment, and the market as a whole
Analyst consensus stock price forecast PLAB (Photronics Inc.)
Photronics is a key player in the chip supply chain, producing photomasks used to "print" circuits on silicon. This chart shows the average analyst forecast. Their targets depend on demand for photomasks for both advanced and mature process technologies, particularly from Asian foundries.
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The difference between the consensus estimate and the actual stock price PLAB (Photronics Inc.)
Photronics (PLAB) produces photomasks—stencils used in lithography to print circuits on silicon wafers. Without them, there will be no chips. This chart shows analysts' assessments of this critical, yet cyclical, link. It measures the gap between the price and the consensus target, reflecting the potential they see in chip demand.
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Analyst consensus forecast for stock prices by market segment - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics (PLAB) is a global leader in photomasks, the "negatives" through which light projects a chip's design onto a silicon wafer. This chart shows general expectations for the semiconductor equipment sector, reflecting whether experts believe the number of new chip designs will increase.
Analysts' consensus forecast for the overall market share price
Photronics (PLAB) is a chip printer. They produce photomasks—negatives (stencils) used to print circuits on silicon. This is a 100% chip cycle. This chart, reflecting expert expectations, is a forecast for them. If the market is pessimistic, it means a downturn in electronics, and demand for photomasks will fall.
AKIMA index of the company, segment and market as a whole
AKiMA Company Index Photronics Inc.
Photronics is a quiet but critical player. They produce photomasks—stencils used in lithography to print circuits on semiconductor wafers. This chart is a cyclical indicator for the chip industry. It likely aggregates demand for both advanced (for new chips) and legacy (for automotive and IoT) photomasks.
AKIMA Market Segment Index - Semiconductor equipment
Photronics (PLAB) is an invisible but critical manufacturer of photomasks, high-tech stencils used (like negatives in photography) in lithography to print chips. This composite metric evaluates companies. The chart shows the sector average. It's a benchmark: how does this indispensable (and hypercyclical) role (PLAB) differentiate it from the average competitor?
The AKIM Index for the overall market
Photronics is a global leader in the production of photomasks, which are used to transfer circuit designs onto semiconductor wafers and displays. This chart, which reflects the market average, is a backdrop. It helps assess how PLAB, a critical link in the chip supply chain, fits within the overall macroeconomic picture.
