Which has preferable earnings and valuation, AMAT or PLAB?

Applied Materials has higher revenue and earnings than Photronics. Photronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Applied Materials, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Applied Materials $28.37B 12.99 $7.00B $11.60 40.02 Photronics $849.29M 2.02 $136.40M $2.84 10.25

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, PLAB or AMKR?

Amkor Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Photronics. Photronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Amkor Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Photronics $849.29M 2.02 $136.40M $2.84 10.25 Amkor Technology $6.71B 1.76 $373.89M $2.23 21.35

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, PLAB or ENTG?

Entegris has higher revenue and earnings than Photronics. Photronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Entegris, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Photronics $849.29M 2.02 $136.40M $2.84 10.25 Entegris $3.20B 7.69 $235.60M $1.99 80.98

Is PLAB or ENTG more profitable?

Photronics has a net margin of 19.05% compared to Entegris' net margin of 9.18%. Entegris' return on equity of 12.25% beat Photronics' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Photronics 19.05% 7.45% 6.53% Entegris 9.18% 12.25% 5.84%

Which has higher valuation and earnings, KLAC or PLAB?

KLA has higher revenue and earnings than Photronics. Photronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than KLA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio KLA $13.58B 17.68 $4.83B $3.67 50.14 Photronics $849.29M 2.02 $136.40M $2.84 10.25

Is KLAC or PLAB more profitable?

KLA has a net margin of 35.57% compared to Photronics' net margin of 19.05%. KLA's return on equity of 87.66% beat Photronics' return on equity. Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets KLA 35.57% 87.66% 29.23% Photronics 19.05% 7.45% 6.53%

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PLAB vs. AEIS, AMAT, AMKR, ENTG, and KLAC

Should you buy Photronics stock or one of its competitors? Photronics's main competitors and comparable companies include Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), Applied Materials (AMAT), Amkor Technology (AMKR), Entegris (ENTG), and KLA (KLAC). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "technology" sector.

How does Photronics compare to Advanced Energy Industries?

Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ:AEIS) and Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) are both technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, dividends and media sentiment.

Advanced Energy Industries currently has a consensus target price of $409.50, suggesting a potential upside of 48.56%. Photronics has a consensus target price of $49.33, suggesting a potential upside of 69.41%. Given Photronics' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Photronics is more favorable than Advanced Energy Industries.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Advanced Energy Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.93
Photronics	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

In the previous week, Advanced Energy Industries had 4 more articles in the media than Photronics. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Advanced Energy Industries and 1 mentions for Photronics. Advanced Energy Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.65 beat Photronics' score of 0.91 indicating that Advanced Energy Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Advanced Energy Industries	Very Positive
Photronics	Positive

99.7% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.4% of Photronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.3% of Advanced Energy Industries shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Photronics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Advanced Energy Industries has a beta of 1.31, meaning that its stock price is 31% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Photronics has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

Advanced Energy Industries has higher revenue and earnings than Photronics. Photronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Advanced Energy Industries, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Advanced Energy Industries	$1.80B	6.14	$148.40M	$5.36	51.43
Photronics	$849.29M	2.02	$136.40M	$2.84	10.25

Photronics has a net margin of 19.05% compared to Advanced Energy Industries' net margin of 10.77%. Advanced Energy Industries' return on equity of 20.75% beat Photronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Advanced Energy Industries	10.77%	20.75%	10.39%
Photronics	19.05%	7.45%	6.53%

Summary

Advanced Energy Industries beats Photronics on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Photronics compare to Applied Materials?

Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) and Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) are both technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, earnings, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Applied Materials has a beta of 1.6, suggesting that its stock price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Photronics has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

Applied Materials has higher revenue and earnings than Photronics. Photronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Applied Materials, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Applied Materials	$28.37B	12.99	$7.00B	$11.60	40.02
Photronics	$849.29M	2.02	$136.40M	$2.84	10.25

In the previous week, Applied Materials had 66 more articles in the media than Photronics. MarketBeat recorded 67 mentions for Applied Materials and 1 mentions for Photronics. Photronics' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Applied Materials' score of 0.89 indicating that Photronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Applied Materials	Positive
Photronics	Positive

Applied Materials currently has a consensus target price of $640.20, suggesting a potential upside of 37.90%. Photronics has a consensus target price of $49.33, suggesting a potential upside of 69.41%. Given Photronics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Photronics is more favorable than Applied Materials.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Applied Materials	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	30 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.82
Photronics	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

80.6% of Applied Materials shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.4% of Photronics shares are held by institutional investors. 0.3% of Applied Materials shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Photronics shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Applied Materials has a net margin of 30.05% compared to Photronics' net margin of 19.05%. Applied Materials' return on equity of 38.02% beat Photronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Applied Materials	30.05%	38.02%	22.09%
Photronics	19.05%	7.45%	6.53%

Summary

Applied Materials beats Photronics on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Photronics compare to Amkor Technology?

Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) and Amkor Technology (NASDAQ:AMKR) are both technology companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, institutional ownership, risk, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Photronics has a net margin of 19.05% compared to Amkor Technology's net margin of 7.45%. Amkor Technology's return on equity of 12.27% beat Photronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Photronics	19.05%	7.45%	6.53%
Amkor Technology	7.45%	12.27%	6.47%

Photronics currently has a consensus target price of $49.33, indicating a potential upside of 69.41%. Amkor Technology has a consensus target price of $68.33, indicating a potential upside of 43.53%. Given Photronics' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Photronics is more favorable than Amkor Technology.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Photronics	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Amkor Technology	0 Sell rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

88.4% of Photronics shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 42.8% of Amkor Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Photronics shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 26.4% of Amkor Technology shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Amkor Technology had 5 more articles in the media than Photronics. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Amkor Technology and 1 mentions for Photronics. Photronics' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Amkor Technology's score of 0.37 indicating that Photronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Photronics	Positive
Amkor Technology	Neutral

Amkor Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Photronics. Photronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Amkor Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Photronics	$849.29M	2.02	$136.40M	$2.84	10.25
Amkor Technology	$6.71B	1.76	$373.89M	$2.23	21.35

Photronics has a beta of 1.32, suggesting that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Amkor Technology has a beta of 2.21, suggesting that its share price is 121% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Photronics beats Amkor Technology on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Photronics compare to Entegris?

Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) and Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) are both technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, dividends, risk, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

Photronics presently has a consensus target price of $49.33, indicating a potential upside of 69.41%. Entegris has a consensus target price of $177.27, indicating a potential upside of 10.00%. Given Photronics' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Photronics is more favorable than Entegris.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Photronics	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83
Entegris	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.93

88.4% of Photronics shares are held by institutional investors. 3.3% of Photronics shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Entegris shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Photronics has a net margin of 19.05% compared to Entegris' net margin of 9.18%. Entegris' return on equity of 12.25% beat Photronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Photronics	19.05%	7.45%	6.53%
Entegris	9.18%	12.25%	5.84%

Photronics has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its stock price is 32% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Entegris has a beta of 1.4, meaning that its stock price is 40% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Entegris had 9 more articles in the media than Photronics. MarketBeat recorded 10 mentions for Entegris and 1 mentions for Photronics. Photronics' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat Entegris' score of 0.12 indicating that Photronics is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Photronics	Positive
Entegris	Neutral

Entegris has higher revenue and earnings than Photronics. Photronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Entegris, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Photronics	$849.29M	2.02	$136.40M	$2.84	10.25
Entegris	$3.20B	7.69	$235.60M	$1.99	80.98

Summary

Entegris beats Photronics on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Photronics compare to KLA?

KLA (NASDAQ:KLAC) and Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) are both technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, risk, valuation, institutional ownership and analyst recommendations.

KLA has a net margin of 35.57% compared to Photronics' net margin of 19.05%. KLA's return on equity of 87.66% beat Photronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
KLA	35.57%	87.66%	29.23%
Photronics	19.05%	7.45%	6.53%

In the previous week, KLA had 26 more articles in the media than Photronics. MarketBeat recorded 27 mentions for KLA and 1 mentions for Photronics. Photronics' average media sentiment score of 0.91 beat KLA's score of 0.77 indicating that Photronics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
KLA	Positive
Photronics	Positive

KLA has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its share price is 45% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Photronics has a beta of 1.32, meaning that its share price is 32% more volatile than the broader market.

KLA currently has a consensus price target of $221.26, suggesting a potential upside of 20.25%. Photronics has a consensus price target of $49.33, suggesting a potential upside of 69.41%. Given Photronics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Photronics is more favorable than KLA.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
KLA	0 Sell rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.62
Photronics	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

86.7% of KLA shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.4% of Photronics shares are held by institutional investors. 79.4% of KLA shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Photronics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

KLA has higher revenue and earnings than Photronics. Photronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than KLA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
KLA	$13.58B	17.68	$4.83B	$3.67	50.14
Photronics	$849.29M	2.02	$136.40M	$2.84	10.25

Summary

KLA beats Photronics on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	Photronics	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment Industry	Technology Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$1.67B	$108.15B	$30.18B	$12.93B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.67%	2.76%	22.89%
P/E Ratio	9.99	74.54	78.71	25.30
Price / Sales	1.97	75.68	581.79	76.39
Price / Cash	8.71	62.59	49.48	53.04
Price / Book	1.05	9.53	7.72	5.92
Net Income	$136.40M	$2.56B	$768.63M	$381.04M
7 Day Performance	-5.81%	-11.47%	-4.30%	-4.39%
1 Month Performance	4.42%	-2.33%	-3.48%	-7.26%
1 Year Performance	22.56%	52.35%	163.25%	-4.95%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
PLAB Photronics	4.1607 of 5 stars	$28.36 -2.6%	$49.33 +74.0%	+25.5%	$1.67B	$849.29M	9.99	1,908	Gap Down
AEIS Advanced Energy Industries	4.8647 of 5 stars	$297.29 -2.3%	$409.50 +37.7%	+51.3%	$12.19B	$1.80B	55.46	13,000	News Coverage
AMAT Applied Materials	4.958 of 5 stars	$542.28 +0.4%	$640.20 +18.1%	+111.5%	$428.57B	$28.37B	46.75	36,500	Trending News Analyst Forecast Analyst Revision Gap Down
AMKR Amkor Technology	4.6377 of 5 stars	$54.63 -2.5%	$68.33 +25.1%	+56.3%	$13.92B	$6.71B	24.50	30,800	Gap Down
ENTG Entegris	3.6719 of 5 stars	$166.92 +0.3%	$170.89 +2.4%	+75.3%	$25.39B	$3.20B	83.88	7,700	News Coverage Analyst Forecast Gap Down

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Photronics (PLAB) Competitors

PLAB vs. AEIS, AMAT, AMKR, ENTG, and KLAC

How does Photronics compare to Advanced Energy Industries?

Do analysts rate AEIS or PLAB?

Does the media prefer AEIS or PLAB?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of AEIS or PLAB?

Which has more risk and volatility, AEIS or PLAB?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, AEIS or PLAB?

Is AEIS or PLAB more profitable?

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How does Photronics compare to Applied Materials?

Which has more volatility & risk, AMAT or PLAB?

Which has preferable earnings and valuation, AMAT or PLAB?

Does the media refer more to AMAT or PLAB?

Do analysts recommend AMAT or PLAB?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of AMAT or PLAB?

Is AMAT or PLAB more profitable?

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How does Photronics compare to Amkor Technology?

Is PLAB or AMKR more profitable?

Do analysts rate PLAB or AMKR?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in PLAB or AMKR?

Does the media prefer PLAB or AMKR?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, PLAB or AMKR?

Which has more risk and volatility, PLAB or AMKR?

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How does Photronics compare to Entegris?

Do analysts prefer PLAB or ENTG?

Do insiders and institutionals believe in PLAB or ENTG?

Is PLAB or ENTG more profitable?

Which has more volatility and risk, PLAB or ENTG?

Does the media favor PLAB or ENTG?

Which has preferable valuation & earnings, PLAB or ENTG?

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How does Photronics compare to KLA?

Is KLAC or PLAB more profitable?

Does the media refer more to KLAC or PLAB?

Which has more volatility and risk, KLAC or PLAB?

Do analysts recommend KLAC or PLAB?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of KLAC or PLAB?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, KLAC or PLAB?

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