Photronics Inc (PLAB) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Latest as of April 2026:
0.03x
Photronics Inc (PLAB) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.03x as of April 2026. Free cash flow of $1.23 Million represents 0% of operating cash flow ($47.03 Million). Read PLAB total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
FCF Generation Index
0.03x
Free Cash Flow / Operating CF
Free Cash Flow
$1.23 Million
USD
Operating Cash Flow
$47.03 Million
USD
Capital Expenditures
$45.80 Million
USD
Photronics Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1989–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Photronics Inc across 37 annual periods. Explore PLAB capex to operating cash flow ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Photronics Inc (1989–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Photronics Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see PLAB company net worth.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.24x | $59.66 Million | $247.80 Million | $188.14 Million | ▼ -51.8% |
| 2024 | 0.50x | $130.50 Million | $261.44 Million | $130.94 Million | ▼ -11.7% |
| 2023 | 0.57x | $170.88 Million | $302.18 Million | $131.29 Million | ▼ -4.4% |
| 2022 | 0.59x | $162.85 Million | $275.19 Million | $112.34 Million | ▲ +115.0% |
| 2021 | 0.28x | $41.50 Million | $150.77 Million | $109.27 Million | ▼ -45.4% |
| 2020 | 0.50x | $72.07 Million | $143.05 Million | $70.97 Million | ▲ +134.4% |
| 2019 | -1.47x | $-105.35 Million | $71.84 Million | $177.19 Million | ▼ -604.1% |
| 2018 | 0.29x | $37.98 Million | $130.57 Million | $92.58 Million | ▲ +478.7% |
| 2017 | 0.05x | $4.87 Million | $96.83 Million | $91.97 Million | ▼ -91.5% |
| 2016 | 0.59x | $71.99 Million | $122.14 Million | $50.15 Million | ▲ +169.2% |
| 2015 | 0.22x | $29.16 Million | $133.19 Million | $104.03 Million | ▲ +299.9% |
| 2014 | 0.05x | $5.28 Million | $96.36 Million | $91.08 Million | ▼ -84.7% |
| 2013 | 0.36x | $35.61 Million | $99.40 Million | $63.79 Million | ▲ +33.5% |
| 2012 | 0.27x | $35.57 Million | $132.55 Million | $96.98 Million | ▼ -32.7% |
| 2011 | 0.40x | $54.43 Million | $136.55 Million | $82.12 Million | ▲ +55.8% |
| 2010 | 0.26x | $24.54 Million | $95.92 Million | $71.38 Million | ▼ -47.4% |
| 2009 | 0.49x | $33.15 Million | $68.15 Million | $34.99 Million | ▲ +443.4% |
| 2008 | -0.14x | $-13.04 Million | $92.08 Million | $105.12 Million | ▼ -147.0% |
| 2007 | 0.30x | $40.56 Million | $134.69 Million | $94.13 Million | ▲ +62.4% |
| 2006 | 0.19x | $21.55 Million | $116.20 Million | $94.65 Million | ▲ +24.7% |
| 2005 | 0.15x | $21.21 Million | $142.57 Million | $121.35 Million | ▼ -59.2% |
| 2004 | 0.37x | $46.08 Million | $126.22 Million | $80.14 Million | ▼ -16.1% |
| 2003 | 0.44x | $36.21 Million | $83.23 Million | $47.02 Million | ▲ +497.0% |
| 2002 | 0.07x | $9.94 Million | $136.40 Million | $126.46 Million | ▼ -87.2% |
| 2001 | 0.57x | $64.91 Million | $113.58 Million | $48.67 Million | ▲ +373.2% |
| 2000 | 0.12x | $5.99 Million | $49.59 Million | $43.60 Million | ▲ +139.1% |
| 1999 | -0.31x | $-17.10 Million | $55.30 Million | $72.40 Million | ▲ +74.1% |
| 1998 | -1.19x | $-53.80 Million | $45.10 Million | $98.90 Million | ▼ -11.4% |
| 1997 | -1.07x | $-49.80 Million | $46.50 Million | $96.30 Million | ▼ -140.3% |
| 1996 | -0.45x | $-17.20 Million | $38.60 Million | $55.80 Million | ▼ -688.0% |
| 1995 | -0.06x | $-1.90 Million | $33.60 Million | $35.50 Million | ▼ -108.0% |
| 1994 | 0.70x | $14.80 Million | $21.00 Million | $6.20 Million | ▲ +248.0% |
| 1993 | -0.48x | $-5.00 Million | $10.50 Million | $15.50 Million | ▼ -75.2% |
| 1992 | -0.27x | $-2.50 Million | $9.20 Million | $11.70 Million | ▼ -199.6% |
| 1991 | 0.27x | $2.40 Million | $8.80 Million | $6.40 Million | ▲ +25.1% |
| 1990 | 0.22x | $1.70 Million | $7.80 Million | $6.10 Million | ▲ +3.5% |
| 1989 | 0.21x | $800.00K | $3.80 Million | $3.00 Million | — |
FCG Index = Free Cash Flow / Operating Cash Flow. FCF = Operating CF + Capital Expenditures (capex stored negative).