PLAB Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PLAB - Photronics Inc
$36.98
-2.62 (-6.62%)
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5d:
-5.83%
30d:
-1.2%
90d:
+9.64%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Feb 25, 2026
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Strength: 5.9/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: PLAB is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.1% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
📊 HOLD: PLAB is fairly valued with market pricing in 0.1% annual growth. Fine to hold or accumulate slowly on dips.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$47.88
Based on 5.4% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$29.73
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 15.6x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PLAB is currently trading at $36.98, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $34.18 to $39.84. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 15.7) is in line with its historical norms (15.6). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.1% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLAB is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $34.00, while resistance sits at $43.63. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 6.6% recently.
Market Sentiment: PLAB has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $47.00 (+27.1%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLAB is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $34.00, while resistance sits at $43.63. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 6.6% recently.
Market Sentiment: PLAB has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $47.00 (+27.1%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Fair Price Range
$34.18 -
$39.84
Company Quality Score
57/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
72.4%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-6.6%)
- BULLISH: Trading 27.1% below Wall St target ($47.00)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 0.1% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -5.8% 5-day decline
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$34.18 -
$39.84
Current vs Fair Value
SLIGHTLY HIGH
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$34.00
Resistance Level
$43.63
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Mar 30, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
15.67
Wall Street Target
$47.00
(+27.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
6.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
8.8%
Profit Margin
15.8%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.1% premium
PE vs Historical
15.7 vs 15.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$37.02
(+0%)
2-Year Target
$37.05
(+0%)
3-Year Target
$37.09
(+0%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 16→16)
PE COMPRESSION
$36.93
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: 6.8%)
$64.23
(+74%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 15.7, Growth: 6.8%)
$45.03
(+22%)
Bear:
(PE: 13.3, Growth: 6.8%)
$38.28
(+4%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 15.53 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.34
Bull Case
$40.32
(+3%)
Analyst growth 0.9%, PE expands to 17.1
Base Case
$36.65
(-7%)
Market implied 0.9%, PE stable at 15.5
Bear Case
$24.71
(-37%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 13.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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0
Buys
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Sells
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