Photronics Inc (PLAB) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-18 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

51 /100 composite · 7 modules · semis-cyclical weight set

Valuation 68
Quality 58
Growth 30
Balance sheet 90
Cash quality 40
Capital allocation 76
Momentum 10

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

6.57 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

5/8 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.72 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-18

Quick answers

What is Photronics Inc's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 51/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-18: valuation 68, quality 58, growth 30, balance sheet 90, cash quality 40, capital allocation 76, momentum 10. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Photronics Inc's Altman Z-Score?

6.57, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-09-18. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Photronics Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

5 of 8, as of 2026-09-18. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Photronics Inc's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.72 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-18. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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