Photronics, Inc.
PLAB
Rank in Stocks
#6511
Photronics, Inc., including its affiliated entities, operates as a global... Photronics, Inc., including its affiliated entities, operates as a global supplier focused on the production and distribution of photomask goods and associated services. The company's reach extends across the United States, Taiwan, Korea, Europe, and China, serving international markets. These photomasks are vital for the manufacturing of integrated circuits (ICs) and flat panel displays (FPDs), enabling the precise transfer of circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, FPD substrates, and various other electrical and optical components. Photronics markets its offerings to a broad customer base, encompassing semiconductor and FPD manufacturers, designers, foundries, and other producers of high-performance electronics, facilitated by its sales personnel and customer service representatives. Founded in 1969, the company was originally known as Photronic Labs, Inc., changing to Photronics, Inc. in 1990. Its principal office is situated in Brookfield, Connecticut.
Share Price
$28.92
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$1.71B
Change (1 day)
5.70%
Change (1 year)
31.57%
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Operating Margin for Photronics, Inc. (PLAB)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 22.48%
According to Photronics, Inc.'s latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 22.48%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 24.54%.
Operating Margin history for Photronics, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 22.48% | -8.39% |
| 2025 | 24.54% | -3.95% |
| 2024 | 25.55% | -9.94% |
| 2023 | 28.37% | 10.43% |
| 2022 | 25.69% | 80.28% |
| 2021 | 14.25% | 35.84% |
| 2020 | 10.49% | 10.77% |
| 2019 | 9.47% | -22.76% |
| 2018 | 12.26% | 73.41% |
| 2017 | 7.07% | -34.84% |
| 2016 | 10.85% | -21.26% |
| 2015 | 13.78% | 118.04% |
| 2014 | 6.32% | -12.95% |
| 2013 | 7.26% | -26.37% |
| 2012 | 9.86% | -33.11% |
| 2011 | 14.74% | 58.84% |
| 2010 | 9.28% | -368.21% |
| 2009 | -3.46% | -92.90% |
| 2008 | -48.72% | -993.94% |
| 2007 | 5.45% | -40.76% |
| 2006 | 9.20% | -30.88% |
| 2005 | 13.31% | 2.62% |
| 2004 | 12.97% | -251.17% |
| 2003 | -8.58% | -526.87% |
| 2002 | 2.01% | 8.65% |
| 2001 | 1.85% | -86.01% |
| 2000 | 13.22% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65.21% | -97.10% |
US
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| 57.91% | -97.42% |
TW
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| 48.36% | -97.85% |
US
|
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| 15.71% | -99.30% |
US
|
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| 74.59% | -96.68% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Photronics, Inc.'s operating margin
What is Photronics, Inc.'s operating margin?
Photronics, Inc.'s operating margin is 22.48%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Photronics, Inc.'s operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Photronics, Inc.'s operating margin was 24.54%, compared with 25.55% in 2024.
How has Photronics, Inc.'s operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Photronics, Inc.'s operating margin was highest in 2023 (28.37%) and lowest in 2020 (10.49%).
How does Photronics, Inc.'s operating margin compare with similar companies?
Photronics, Inc.'s operating margin (22.48%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Micron Technology, Inc., with 74.59%.