PLPC

$253.55

Post-MarketAs of Mar 17, 8:00 PM UTC

Preformed Line Products Company designs and manufactures products and systems employed in the construction and maintenance of overhead, ground-mounted, and underground networks in the United States, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific.

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Peer Comparison

Whystock Valuation Model

Calculated using a trailing P/E relative model adjusted by sector ROE and historical growth.
Current Price$253.55
Potential Downside
44.8%
Whystock Fair Value$139.95
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Fundamentals

SectorIndustrials
IndustryElectrical Equipment & Parts

Preformed Line Products Company designs and manufactures products and systems employed in the construction and maintenance of overhead, ground-mounted, and underground networks in the United States, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and ...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$1.24B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
35.46
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.80
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
32.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
7.87%
Quick Ratio
Pristine liquidity. Sufficient cash to cover all near-term obligations.
1.71

Recent News

Simply Wall St.
Mar 12, 2026

A Look At Preformed Line Products (PLPC) Valuation After Mixed 2025 Earnings Results

Preformed Line Products (PLPC) shares are reacting to fresh earnings after the company reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with higher sales but lower net income compared with the prior periods. See our latest analysis for Preformed Line Products. At a share price of $267.23, the stock has a 1-day share price return of 0.80% and a 7-day share price return of 4.55%, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 118.28% and 5-year total shareholder return of 271.33% reflect...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Zacks
Mar 11, 2026

Preformed Line Products Q4 Earnings Fall, Sales Rise 4% Y/Y

PLPC posts higher y/y sales but lower earnings in Q4 as tariffs and rising input costs pressure margins despite strong demand in energy and communications markets.

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
Associated Press Finance
Mar 4, 2026

Preformed Line: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio (AP) — Preformed Line Products Co. (PLPC) on Wednesday reported earnings of $8.4 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based company said it had profit of $1.72. The wire and hardware provider for energy, telecommunication, cable and data industries posted revenue of $173.1 million in the period.

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Feb 3, 2026

US Market's Undiscovered Gems to Explore February 2026

As February 2026 begins, major U.S. stock indexes have surged, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing by 515 points and the S&P 500 nearing record highs, reflecting a robust start to the month despite economic uncertainties like delayed jobs reports and ongoing government shutdowns. In this vibrant market environment, discovering lesser-known stocks with strong potential can be particularly rewarding for investors looking to capitalize on unique opportunities within small-cap sectors...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
Simply Wall St.
Feb 1, 2026

Here's What To Make Of Preformed Line Products' (NASDAQ:PLPC) Decelerating Rates Of Return

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Ideally, a...

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.