Photronics (PLAB) Competitors

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

Should you buy Photronics stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Photronics with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Photronics include Axcelis Technologies (ACLS), Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS), Applied Materials (AMAT), Amkor Technology (AMKR), and Entegris (ENTG). These companies are all part of the "semiconductor equipment" industry.

How does Photronics compare to Axcelis Technologies?

Photronics (NASDAQ:PLAB) and Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) are both mid-cap computer and technology companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, earnings, profitability, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Photronics has a net margin of 15.83% compared to Axcelis Technologies' net margin of 11.93%. Axcelis Technologies' return on equity of 12.19% beat Photronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Photronics	15.83%	7.88%	6.92%
Axcelis Technologies	11.93%	12.19%	9.29%

Photronics has a beta of 1.51, meaning that its share price is 51% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Axcelis Technologies has a beta of 1.93, meaning that its share price is 93% more volatile than the broader market.

88.4% of Photronics shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.0% of Axcelis Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.3% of Photronics shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Axcelis Technologies shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Photronics has higher revenue and earnings than Axcelis Technologies. Photronics is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Axcelis Technologies, 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	$862.22M	3.25	$136.40M	$2.35	20.23
Axcelis Technologies	$839.05M	5.36	$120.24M	$3.21	45.56

Photronics presently has a consensus target price of $49.33, suggesting a potential upside of 3.79%. Axcelis Technologies has a consensus target price of $116.25, suggesting a potential downside of 20.51%. Given Photronics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly believe Photronics is more favorable than Axcelis Technologies.

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
Axcelis Technologies	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.33

In the previous week, Axcelis Technologies had 8 more articles in the media than Photronics. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Axcelis Technologies and 6 mentions for Photronics. Axcelis Technologies' average media sentiment score of -0.03 beat Photronics' score of -0.05 indicating that Axcelis Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Photronics	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Axcelis Technologies	4 Very Positive mention(s)	1 Positive mention(s)	4 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

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

How does Photronics compare to Advanced Energy Industries?

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

In the previous week, Advanced Energy Industries had 5 more articles in the media than Photronics. MarketBeat recorded 11 mentions for Advanced Energy Industries and 6 mentions for Photronics. Advanced Energy Industries' average media sentiment score of 1.08 beat Photronics' score of -0.05 indicating that Advanced Energy Industries is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Advanced Energy Industries	6 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	1 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive
Photronics	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

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

Advanced Energy Industries currently has a consensus price target of $358.00, suggesting a potential upside of 15.84%. Photronics has a consensus price target of $49.33, suggesting a potential upside of 3.79%. Given Advanced Energy Industries' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Advanced Energy Industries is more favorable than Photronics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Advanced Energy Industries	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.92
Photronics	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Photronics has a net margin of 15.83% compared to Advanced Energy Industries' net margin of 10.00%. Advanced Energy Industries' return on equity of 17.99% beat Photronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Advanced Energy Industries	10.00%	17.99%	9.60%
Photronics	15.83%	7.88%	6.92%

Advanced Energy Industries has a beta of 1.4, suggesting that its share price is 40% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Photronics has a beta of 1.51, suggesting that its share price is 51% 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	6.53	$148.40M	$4.75	65.07
Photronics	$862.22M	3.25	$136.40M	$2.35	20.23

Summary

Advanced Energy Industries beats Photronics on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Photronics compare to Applied Materials?

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

Applied Materials has a net margin of 29.31% compared to Photronics' net margin of 15.83%. Applied Materials' return on equity of 36.97% beat Photronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Photronics	15.83%	7.88%	6.92%
Applied Materials	29.31%	36.97%	21.30%

Photronics has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its share price is 51% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Applied Materials has a beta of 1.66, indicating that its share price is 66% more volatile than the broader market.

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

In the previous week, Applied Materials had 117 more articles in the media than Photronics. MarketBeat recorded 123 mentions for Applied Materials and 6 mentions for Photronics. Applied Materials' average media sentiment score of 0.81 beat Photronics' score of -0.05 indicating that Applied Materials is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Photronics	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Applied Materials	60 Very Positive mention(s)	15 Positive mention(s)	29 Neutral mention(s)	7 Negative mention(s)	2 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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
Photronics	$862.22M	3.25	$136.40M	$2.35	20.23
Applied Materials	$28.37B	11.57	$7.00B	$10.65	38.83

Photronics currently has a consensus target price of $49.33, indicating a potential upside of 3.79%. Applied Materials has a consensus target price of $463.89, indicating a potential upside of 12.17%. Given Applied Materials' higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Applied Materials is more favorable than Photronics.

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
Applied Materials	0 Sell rating(s)	8 Hold rating(s)	26 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.76

Summary

Applied Materials beats Photronics on 13 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Photronics compare to Amkor Technology?

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

Photronics presently has a consensus price target of $49.33, suggesting a potential upside of 3.79%. Amkor Technology has a consensus price target of $62.75, suggesting a potential downside of 4.98%. Given Photronics' stronger consensus rating and higher possible 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)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.36

In the previous week, Amkor Technology had 7 more articles in the media than Photronics. MarketBeat recorded 13 mentions for Amkor Technology and 6 mentions for Photronics. Amkor Technology's average media sentiment score of 0.55 beat Photronics' score of -0.05 indicating that Amkor Technology is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Photronics	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Amkor Technology	5 Very Positive mention(s)	3 Positive mention(s)	2 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Positive

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 stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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	$862.22M	3.25	$136.40M	$2.35	20.23
Amkor Technology	$7.07B	2.31	$373.89M	$1.75	37.74

Photronics has a beta of 1.51, suggesting that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Amkor Technology has a beta of 2.29, suggesting that its stock price is 129% more volatile than the broader market.

Photronics has a net margin of 15.83% compared to Amkor Technology's net margin of 6.17%. Amkor Technology's return on equity of 9.88% beat Photronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Photronics	15.83%	7.88%	6.92%
Amkor Technology	6.17%	9.88%	5.40%

Summary

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

How does Photronics compare to Entegris?

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

Entegris presently has a consensus target price of $153.78, suggesting a potential upside of 20.88%. Photronics has a consensus target price of $49.33, suggesting a potential upside of 3.79%. Given Entegris' higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Entegris is more favorable than Photronics.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Entegris	1 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.55
Photronics	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.83

Photronics has a net margin of 15.83% compared to Entegris' net margin of 8.18%. Entegris' return on equity of 11.45% beat Photronics' return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Entegris	8.18%	11.45%	5.34%
Photronics	15.83%	7.88%	6.92%

88.4% of Photronics shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Entegris shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.3% of Photronics shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

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
Entegris	$3.20B	6.07	$235.60M	$1.73	73.53
Photronics	$862.22M	3.25	$136.40M	$2.35	20.23

Entegris has a beta of 1.39, indicating that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Photronics has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Entegris had 8 more articles in the media than Photronics. MarketBeat recorded 14 mentions for Entegris and 6 mentions for Photronics. Entegris' average media sentiment score of 0.19 beat Photronics' score of -0.05 indicating that Entegris is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Very Positive	Positive	Neutral	Negative	Very Negative	Overall Sentiment
Entegris	3 Very Positive mention(s)	4 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral
Photronics	0 Very Positive mention(s)	2 Positive mention(s)	3 Neutral mention(s)	0 Negative mention(s)	0 Very Negative mention(s)	Neutral

Summary

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

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PLAB vs. The Competition

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Metric	Photronics	SEQPT Industry	Computer Sector	NASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap	$2.95B	$13.66B	$39.06B	$12.29B
Dividend Yield	N/A	1.25%	3.21%	5.32%
P/E Ratio	20.23	13.86	167.29	25.23
Price / Sales	3.25	2.18	627.96	79.36
Price / Cash	14.89	11.81	47.81	37.30
Price / Book	1.76	1.43	9.64	6.63
Net Income	$136.40M	$987.38M	$1.06B	$335.59M
7 Day Performance	-8.56%	-6.64%	-0.30%	-1.20%
1 Month Performance	-1.76%	-1.67%	3.89%	-1.16%
1 Year Performance	133.22%	61.00%	159.75%	28.10%

Photronics Competitors List

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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	2.7868 of 5 stars	$47.53 -5.0%	$49.33 +3.8%	+131.3%	$2.95B	$862.22M	20.23	1,908
ACLS Axcelis Technologies	2.828 of 5 stars	$165.08 +1.3%	$116.25 -29.6%	+137.5%	$5.01B	$839.05M	51.43	1,515
AEIS Advanced Energy Industries	4.7709 of 5 stars	$354.97 -0.6%	$358.00 +0.9%	+161.6%	$13.59B	$1.80B	74.73	13,000	Positive News
AMAT Applied Materials	4.7426 of 5 stars	$443.62 +1.9%	$378.66 -14.6%	+149.8%	$345.57B	$28.37B	45.41	36,500	Earnings Report
AMKR Amkor Technology	3.8353 of 5 stars	$76.69 +0.1%	$62.75 -18.2%	+234.7%	$18.99B	$6.71B	43.82	30,800	Dividend Announcement

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Photronics (PLAB) Competitors

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

How does Photronics compare to Axcelis Technologies?

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

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, PLAB or ACLS?

Do analysts recommend PLAB or ACLS?

Does the media prefer PLAB or ACLS?

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How does Photronics compare to Advanced Energy Industries?

Does the media favor AEIS or PLAB?

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

Do analysts prefer AEIS or PLAB?

Is AEIS or PLAB more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, AEIS or PLAB?

Which has higher valuation and earnings, AEIS or PLAB?

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How does Photronics compare to Applied Materials?

Is PLAB or AMAT more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, PLAB or AMAT?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in PLAB or AMAT?

Does the media refer more to PLAB or AMAT?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, PLAB or AMAT?

Do analysts recommend PLAB or AMAT?

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How does Photronics compare to Amkor Technology?

Do analysts recommend PLAB or AMKR?

Does the media refer more to PLAB or AMKR?

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

Which has higher earnings and valuation, PLAB or AMKR?

Which has more risk and volatility, PLAB or AMKR?

Is PLAB or AMKR more profitable?

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How does Photronics compare to Entegris?

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Is ENTG or PLAB more profitable?

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

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, ENTG or PLAB?

Which has more volatility & risk, ENTG or PLAB?

Does the media prefer ENTG or PLAB?

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