
Photronics Inc
NASDAQ:PLAB

Gross Margin
Photronics Inc
Gross Margin is the amount of money a company retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods it sells and the services it provides. The higher the gross margin, the more capital a company retains, which it can then use to pay other costs or satisfy debt obligations.
Gross Margin Across Competitors
Country | Company | Market Cap |
Gross Margin |
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Photronics Inc
NASDAQ:PLAB
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1.4B USD |
36%
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US |
B
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Brooks Automation Inc
LSE:0HQ1
|
330.8B USD |
42%
|
|
NL |
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ASML Holding NV
AEX:ASML
|
255.5B EUR |
51%
|
|
US |
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Applied Materials Inc
NASDAQ:AMAT
|
124.2B USD |
48%
|
|
US |
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Lam Research Corp
NASDAQ:LRCX
|
97.8B USD |
48%
|
|
US |
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KLA Corp
NASDAQ:KLAC
|
93.8B USD |
61%
|
|
JP |
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Tokyo Electron Ltd
TSE:8035
|
10.2T JPY |
47%
|
|
JP |
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Advantest Corp
TSE:6857
|
5.3T JPY |
55%
|
|
CN |
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NAURA Technology Group Co Ltd
SZSE:002371
|
228B CNY |
43%
|
|
JP |
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Disco Corp
TSE:6146
|
3.6T JPY |
70%
|
|
NL |
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ASM International NV
AEX:ASM
|
22B EUR |
51%
|
Photronics Inc
Glance View
In the intricate world of semiconductor manufacturing, Photronics Inc. stands as a crucial player, bridging the nuanced path between design and production. Founded in 1969, Photronics is headquartered in Brookfield, Connecticut, and has strategically positioned itself at the forefront of photomask production. These photomasks are pivotal tools in the semiconductor industry, acting as high-precision templates that enable chipmakers to imprint intricate circuit patterns onto silicon wafers. By specializing in this essential component, Photronics ensures that the digital devices we rely on daily—be it smartphones, computers, or IoT gadgets—are packed with ever-evolving technology, miniaturized into chips by the precise patterns its masks create. Photronics generates revenue by providing these photomasks to some of the largest semiconductor companies around the globe. The company operates through two primary segments: Integrated Circuit (IC) and Flat Panel Display (FPD) photomasks. IC photomasks cater to memory and logic device manufacturers, while FPD photomasks serve the display component sector, crucial for screens used in TVs, computers, and mobile devices. Photronics’ expertise lies in its ability to produce these masks with extreme precision and in high volumes, ensuring quality that meets the exacting standards of modern technology production. Furthermore, its global footprint, with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia, allows Photronics to efficiently serve its diverse customer base, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional service—key to maintaining its strong market position in the rapidly advancing semiconductor landscape.

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Gross Margin is the amount of money a company retains after incurring the direct costs associated with producing the goods it sells and the services it provides. The higher the gross margin, the more capital a company retains, which it can then use to pay other costs or satisfy debt obligations.
Based on Photronics Inc's most recent financial statements, the company has Gross Margin of 36.2%.