PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO (PLPC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:PLPC • US7404441047

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This PLPC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

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PLPC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 91 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making PLPC a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. PLPC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. These ratings would make PLPC suitable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. PLPC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • PLPC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • PLPC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • PLPC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • PLPC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
PLPC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPLPC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • PLPC has a better Return On Assets (5.79%) than 79.12% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of PLPC (8.00%) is better than 78.02% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of PLPC (8.60%) is better than 82.42% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PLPC is in line with the industry average of 9.59%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.79%
ROE 8%
ROIC 8.6%
ROA(3y)8.84%
ROA(5y)8.06%
ROE(3y)13.06%
ROE(5y)12.13%
ROIC(3y)10.93%
ROIC(5y)9.95%
PLPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPLPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of PLPC (5.62%) is better than 75.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PLPC has grown nicely.
  • PLPC has a better Operating Margin (9.18%) than 80.22% of its industry peers.
  • PLPC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of PLPC (32.04%) is better than 70.33% of its industry peers.
  • PLPC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.18%
PM (TTM) 5.62%
GM 32.04%
OM growth 3Y-2.35%
OM growth 5Y3.13%
PM growth 3Y-3.26%
PM growth 5Y3.59%
GM growth 3Y-0.16%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
PLPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPLPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. PLPC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PLPC is creating some value.
  • PLPC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • PLPC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, PLPC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
PLPC Yearly Shares OutstandingPLPC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M 4M 5M
PLPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPLPC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 7.06 indicates that PLPC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • PLPC's Altman-Z score of 7.06 is amongst the best of the industry. PLPC outperforms 86.81% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PLPC is 0.92, which is an excellent value as it means it would take PLPC, only 0.92 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of PLPC (0.92) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07 indicates that PLPC is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • PLPC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.07) than 74.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 0.92
Altman-Z 7.06
ROIC/WACC1
WACC8.6%
PLPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPLPC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • PLPC has a Current Ratio of 3.09. This indicates that PLPC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • PLPC's Current ratio of 3.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLPC outperforms 79.12% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.84 indicates that PLPC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • PLPC has a better Quick ratio (1.84) than 74.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.09
Quick Ratio 1.84
PLPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPLPC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. PLPC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.63% over the past year.
  • PLPC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.36% yearly.
  • The Revenue has grown by 15.93% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • PLPC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.94% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.63%
EPS 3Y1.65%
EPS 5Y10.36%
EPS Q2Q%-65.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.93%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5Y5.94%
Sales Q2Q%21.17%

3.2 Future

  • PLPC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.34% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, PLPC will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.51% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-3.69%
EPS Next 2Y17.62%
EPS Next 3Y15.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year16.31%
Revenue Next 2Y15.02%
Revenue Next 3Y12.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
PLPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPLPC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
PLPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPLPC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. PLPC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 32.22 indicates a quite expensive valuation of PLPC.
  • PLPC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PLPC is cheaper than 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.46. PLPC is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
  • PLPC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.45.
  • 79.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLPC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • PLPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.65.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.22
Fwd PE 23.45
PLPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPLPC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, PLPC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PLPC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.26
EV/EBITDA 13.98
PLPC Per share dataPLPC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • PLPC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • PLPC's earnings are expected to grow with 15.34% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.11
EPS Next 2Y17.62%
EPS Next 3Y15.34%

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5. PLPC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.32%, PLPC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.26, PLPC pays a better dividend. On top of this PLPC pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.32, PLPC pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.32%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of PLPC decreases each year by -0.38%.
  • PLPC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of PLPC decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.38%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
PLPC Yearly Dividends per sharePLPC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • PLPC pays out 11.03% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.03%
EPS Next 2Y17.62%
EPS Next 3Y15.34%
PLPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPLPC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M
PLPC Dividend Payout.PLPC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PLPC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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PLPC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO

NASDAQ:PLPC (3/9/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 243.27 0 (0%)

243.27

+7.55 (+3.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)10-28
Earnings (Next)03-11
Inst Owners63.16%
Inst Owner Change2.85%
Ins Owners30.34%
Ins Owner Change1.32%
Market Cap1.19B
Revenue(TTM)663.35M
Net Income(TTM)37.30M
Analysts43.33
Price Target225.42 (-7.34%)
Short Float %7.69%
Short Ratio1.74
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.32%
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.38%
DP11.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date01-05
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.22
Fwd PE 23.45
P/S 1.8
P/FCF 28.26
P/OCF 15.77
P/B 2.56
P/tB 2.8
EV/EBITDA 13.98
EPS(TTM)7.55
EY3.1%
EPS(NY)10.37
Fwd EY4.26%
FCF(TTM)8.61
FCFY3.54%
OCF(TTM)15.43
OCFY6.34%
SpS135.38
BVpS95.16
TBVpS86.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.11
Graham Number127.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.79%
ROE 8%
ROCE 11.53%
ROIC 8.6%
ROICexc 9.97%
ROICexgc 10.93%
OM 9.18%
PM (TTM) 5.62%
GM 32.04%
FCFM 6.36%
ROA(3y)8.84%
ROA(5y)8.06%
ROE(3y)13.06%
ROE(5y)12.13%
ROIC(3y)10.93%
ROIC(5y)9.95%
ROICexc(3y)12.15%
ROICexc(5y)11.08%
ROICexgc(3y)13.41%
ROICexgc(5y)12.36%
ROCE(3y)14.92%
ROCE(5y)13.68%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.82%
OM growth 3Y-2.35%
OM growth 5Y3.13%
PM growth 3Y-3.26%
PM growth 5Y3.59%
GM growth 3Y-0.16%
GM growth 5Y0.23%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 0.92
Debt/EBITDA 0.41
Cap/Depr 153.69%
Cap/Sales 5.04%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 91.47%
Profit Quality 113.09%
Current Ratio 3.09
Quick Ratio 1.84
Altman-Z 7.06
F-Score8
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC1
Cap/Depr(3y)168.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)159.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.59%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.63%
EPS 3Y1.65%
EPS 5Y10.36%
EPS Q2Q%-65.56%
EPS Next Y-3.69%
EPS Next 2Y17.62%
EPS Next 3Y15.34%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.93%
Revenue growth 3Y4.69%
Revenue growth 5Y5.94%
Sales Q2Q%21.17%
Revenue Next Year16.31%
Revenue Next 2Y15.02%
Revenue Next 3Y12.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y51.53%
EBIT growth 3Y2.24%
EBIT growth 5Y9.26%
EBIT Next Year60.77%
EBIT Next 3Y26.61%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-32.87%
FCF growth 3Y51.41%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-28.27%
OCF growth 3Y26.17%
OCF growth 5Y19.91%

PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO / PLPC FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PLPC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to PLPC.


What is the valuation status of PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO (PLPC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO (PLPC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO (PLPC) stock?

PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO (PLPC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO (PLPC) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO (PLPC) is 32.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.56.


How sustainable is the dividend of PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO (PLPC) stock?

The dividend rating of PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO (PLPC) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 11.03%.