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.

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1. PLPC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year PLPC was profitable.
  • In the past year PLPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 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 2025 0 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • PLPC has a better Return On Assets (5.40%) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.42%, PLPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.09% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.68%, PLPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PLPC is in line with the industry average of 9.33%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.4%
ROE 7.42%
ROIC 7.68%
ROA(3y)7.45%
ROA(5y)7.85%
ROE(3y)10.47%
ROE(5y)11.58%
ROIC(3y)9.48%
ROIC(5y)9.9%
PLPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPLPC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of PLPC (5.27%) is better than 76.09% of its industry peers.
  • PLPC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • PLPC has a Operating Margin of 8.24%. This is in the better half of the industry: PLPC outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PLPC has remained more or less at the same level.
  • The Gross Margin of PLPC (31.16%) is better than 69.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PLPC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.24%
PM (TTM) 5.27%
GM 31.16%
OM growth 3Y-11.58%
OM growth 5Y-0.9%
PM growth 3Y-14.86%
PM growth 5Y-3.77%
GM growth 3Y-2.66%
GM growth 5Y-1.15%
PLPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPLPC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. PLPC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PLPC is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, PLPC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • PLPC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, PLPC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
PLPC Yearly Shares OutstandingPLPC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 8.01 indicates that PLPC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.01, PLPC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PLPC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.18. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.18, PLPC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PLPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • PLPC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.07. This is in the better half of the industry: PLPC outperforms 73.91% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 1.18
Altman-Z 8.01
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC8.86%
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 2025 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 3.17 indicates that PLPC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.17, PLPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.17% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PLPC has a Quick Ratio of 1.87. This is a normal value and indicates that PLPC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.87, PLPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.17
Quick Ratio 1.87
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 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. PLPC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for PLPC have decreased by -4.81% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, PLPC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.68% on average per year.
  • PLPC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.74%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.49% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.81%
EPS 3Y-13.1%
EPS 5Y3.68%
EPS Q2Q%-19.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.74%
Revenue growth 3Y1.66%
Revenue growth 5Y7.49%
Sales Q2Q%3.59%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.22% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • PLPC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.67% yearly.
EPS Next Y43.64%
EPS Next 2Y26.22%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.59%
Revenue Next 2Y10.39%
Revenue Next 3Y9.67%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • 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 2028 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 42.41 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 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PLPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.17), we can say PLPC is valued expensively.
  • PLPC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.19.
  • PLPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PLPC is cheaper than 70.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • PLPC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 23.05.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.41
Fwd PE 29.19
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

  • 80.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PLPC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • PLPC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. PLPC is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 44.51
EV/EBITDA 18.4
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's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • PLPC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as PLPC's earnings are expected to grow with 26.22% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)11.53
EPS Next 2Y26.22%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. PLPC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • PLPC has a yearly dividend return of 0.30%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.26, PLPC pays a better dividend. On top of this PLPC pays more dividend than 84.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, PLPC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.3%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of PLPC decreases each year by -0.14%.
  • PLPC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • PLPC has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.14%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
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 11.67% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.67%
EPS Next 2Y26.22%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 2025 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 (4/2/2026, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 302.78 0 (0%)

302.78

+11.36 (+3.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners65.71%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners30.67%
Ins Owner Change-0.72%
Market Cap1.48B
Revenue(TTM)669.34M
Net Income(TTM)35.28M
Analysts82.86
Price Target280.5 (-7.36%)
Short Float %9.01%
Short Ratio1.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.3%
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.14%
DP11.67%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date04-01
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)24.43%
PT rev (3m)24.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)11.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 42.41
Fwd PE 29.19
P/S 2.22
P/FCF 44.51
P/OCF 20.19
P/B 3.12
P/tB 3.41
EV/EBITDA 18.4
EPS(TTM)7.14
EY2.36%
EPS(NY)10.37
Fwd EY3.43%
FCF(TTM)6.8
FCFY2.25%
OCF(TTM)14.99
OCFY4.95%
SpS136.6
BVpS97.04
TBVpS88.71
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)11.53
Graham Number124.86
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.4%
ROE 7.42%
ROCE 10.23%
ROIC 7.68%
ROICexc 9.08%
ROICexgc 9.97%
OM 8.24%
PM (TTM) 5.27%
GM 31.16%
FCFM 4.98%
ROA(3y)7.45%
ROA(5y)7.85%
ROE(3y)10.47%
ROE(5y)11.58%
ROIC(3y)9.48%
ROIC(5y)9.9%
ROICexc(3y)10.83%
ROICexc(5y)11.1%
ROICexgc(3y)11.92%
ROICexgc(5y)12.28%
ROCE(3y)12.75%
ROCE(5y)13.48%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-11.86%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y-11.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.21%
OM growth 3Y-11.58%
OM growth 5Y-0.9%
PM growth 3Y-14.86%
PM growth 5Y-3.77%
GM growth 3Y-2.66%
GM growth 5Y-1.15%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.07
Debt/FCF 1.18
Debt/EBITDA 0.44
Cap/Depr 174.26%
Cap/Sales 6%
Interest Coverage 39.38
Cash Conversion 93.99%
Profit Quality 94.48%
Current Ratio 3.17
Quick Ratio 1.87
Altman-Z 8.01
F-Score5
WACC8.86%
ROIC/WACC0.87
Cap/Depr(3y)143.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)159.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.73%
Profit Quality(3y)117.03%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.81%
EPS 3Y-13.1%
EPS 5Y3.68%
EPS Q2Q%-19.36%
EPS Next Y43.64%
EPS Next 2Y26.22%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.74%
Revenue growth 3Y1.66%
Revenue growth 5Y7.49%
Sales Q2Q%3.59%
Revenue Next Year13.59%
Revenue Next 2Y10.39%
Revenue Next 3Y9.67%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.63%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.11%
EBIT growth 5Y6.52%
EBIT Next Year64.29%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-36.9%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y14.32%
OCF growth 1Y8.87%
OCF growth 3Y41.1%
OCF growth 5Y12.03%

PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO / PLPC Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for PLPC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to PLPC.


What is the valuation status for PLPC stock?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO?

PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO (PLPC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


How financially healthy is PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO?

The financial health rating of PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS CO (PLPC) is 7 / 10.


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 11.67%.