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PLPC

Preformed Line Products Company

NASDAQ: PLPC · INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS

$356.98
+3.10% today

Updated 2026-05-11

Market cap
$1.69B
P/E ratio
49.75
P/S ratio
2.42x
EPS (TTM)
$6.94
Dividend yield
0.22%
52W range
$133 – $372
Volume
0.2M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

35
out of 100
Grade: D
Sell
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C
9.0
Quality
A+
5.0
Profitability
C+
3.7
Valuation
D
4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
4.9
Altman Z-Score
Safe zone
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →198 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$372.00
+4.21%
12-Month target
$161.57
-54.74%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$164.47
Margin of safety
-69.71%
0 Strong Buy1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell

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Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Altman Z 4.94 — safe zone
+ Revenue growth 18.70% QoQ
+ Debt/equity 0.10x — low leverage
Risks
- Thin margins at 4.92%
- Negative free cash flow $-3.95M
- 69.71% above intrinsic value
- P/E 49.75x — expensive valuation

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM
Revenue$637.02M$669.68M$593.71M$669.34M$697.08M
Net income$54.40M$63.33M$37.09M$35.28M$10.52M
EPS$6.94
Free cash flow$-14.45M$72.31M$52.83M$33.34M$-3.95M
Profit margin8.54%9.46%6.25%5.27%4.92%

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
PLPC$1.69B354.75.03.79.0-69.71%Hold
CAT$412.55B677.38.04.34.5Strong Buy
GE$316.20B594.08.03.75.3Buy
GEV$279.51B678.07.04.34.3Strong Buy
RTX$238.07B597.36.03.36.0-50.94%Buy
BA$182.12B485.35.02.04.0-46.52%Hold

Smart narrative

Preformed Line Products Company trades at $356.98. representing a P/E of 49.75x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 35/100 indicates the stock is weak. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 4.94, it sits in the safe zone. TTM revenue stands at $697.08M. with profit margins at 4.92%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $164.47.

Frequently asked questions

What is Preformed Line Products Company's stock price?
Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) trades at $356.98.
Is Preformed Line Products Company overvalued?
Smart Value Score 35/100 (Grade D, Sell). DCF value $164.47.
What is the price target of Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)?
The analyst target price is $372.00, representing +4.2% upside from the current price of $356.98.
What is the intrinsic value of Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $164.47, a -69.7% margin of safety versus $356.98.
What is the future stock price of PLPC by 2030?
Our revenue-driven model estimates Preformed Line Products Company could reach $253.82 by 2030, based on historical CAGR, margin trends, and capped P/E multiples.
What is Preformed Line Products Company's revenue?
TTM revenue is $697.08M.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
4.94 — safe zone.

Company info

SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustryELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio2.42x
ROE7.54%
Beta0.88
50D MA$293.37
200D MA$232.32
Shares out0.00B
Float0.00B
Short ratio
Avg volume0.2M

Performance

1 week+6.86%
1 month+16.02%
3 months+40.98%
YTD+40.98%
1 year
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