Is PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from October 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 0.3% / 30% | 30.4% / 30% | 11.5% / 30% | 2.59% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| DJIM | 0.3% / 33% | 30.4% / 33% | 11.5% / 33% | 2.59% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 0.3% / 33% | 32.6% / 33% | 12.3% / 33% | 2.59% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| S&P | 0.3% / 33% | 30.4% / 33% | 11.5% / 33% | 2.59% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 0.3% / 33% | 32.6% / 33% | 12.3% / 50% | 2.59% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 35.1% | |
| Operating Margin | 24.4% | |
| Net Margin | 15.8% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 12.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 7.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $248M |
| Free Cash Flow | $60M |
| Total Debt | $6M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.0 |
| Current Ratio | 4.6 |
| Total Assets | $1.8B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $39.76 |
| 50-Day MA | $36.57 |
| 200-Day MA | $26.96 |
| Avg Volume | 1.1M |
| Beta | 1.5 |
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52-Week Range
$16.46
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About PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB)
Photronics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of photomask products and services in the United States, Taiwan, China, Korea, Europe, and internationally. It offers photomasks that are used in the manufacture of integrated circuits and flat panel displays (FPDs); and to transfer circuit patterns onto semiconductor wafers, and FDP substrates. The company also provides electrical and optical components. It sells its products to semiconductor and FPD designers, manufacturers, and foundries through its sales personnel and customer service representatives. The company was formerly known as Photronic Labs, Inc. and changed its name to Photronics, Inc. in 1990. Photronics, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is based in Brookfield, Connecticut.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PHOTRONICS INC (PLAB) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), PHOTRONICS INC is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is PHOTRONICS INC's debt ratio?
PHOTRONICS INC's debt ratio is 0.3% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 0.3%.
What are PHOTRONICS INC's key financial metrics?
PHOTRONICS INC has a market capitalization of $2.3B, trailing P/E ratio of 16.9, and revenue of $849M. The company maintains a gross margin of 35.1% and a net margin of 15.8%. Return on equity stands at 12.2%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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