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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. PLPC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. PLPC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. With these ratings, PLPC could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PLPC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year PLPC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PLPC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years PLPC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
PLPC has a better Return On Assets (5.79%) than 81.32% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.00%, PLPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.02% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PLPC (8.60%) is better than 81.32% 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 9.90%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
PLPC's Profit Margin of 5.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLPC outperforms 78.02% of its industry peers.
PLPC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 9.18%, PLPC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.12% of the companies in the same industry.
PLPC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
PLPC's Gross Margin of 32.04% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLPC outperforms 73.63% of its industry peers.
PLPC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
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.
The number of shares outstanding for PLPC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PLPC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PLPC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
PLPC has an Altman-Z score of 6.51. This indicates that PLPC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of PLPC (6.51) is better than 90.11% 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.
PLPC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (0.92) than 93.41% of its industry peers.
PLPC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of PLPC (0.07) is better than 73.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.07 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.51 |
ROIC/WACC1
WACC8.56%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.09, PLPC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.02% of the companies in the same industry.
PLPC has a Quick Ratio of 1.84. This is a normal value and indicates that PLPC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of PLPC (1.84) is better than 73.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PLPC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.63%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, PLPC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.36% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 15.93% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, PLPC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.94% on average per year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.34% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.38, the valuation of PLPC can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PLPC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PLPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say PLPC is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.93, PLPC is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PLPC is valued cheaper than 80.22% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PLPC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say PLPC is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PLPC indicates a rather cheap valuation: PLPC is cheaper than 89.01% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PLPC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 24.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of PLPC 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)2.64
EPS Next 2Y17.62%
EPS Next 3Y15.34%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.39%, PLPC is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.27, PLPC pays a better dividend. On top of this PLPC pays more dividend than 84.62% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, PLPC's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.39% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
11.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PLPC. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.03%
EPS Next 2Y17.62%
EPS Next 3Y15.34%
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GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners63.21%
Inst Owner Change1.59%
Ins Owners30.34%
Ins Owner Change-0.91%
Market Cap1.01B
Revenue(TTM)663.35M
Net Income(TTM)37.30M
Analysts43.33
Price Target225.42 (9.05%)
Short Float %6.78%
Short Ratio1.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.39% |
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.38%
DP11.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
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)10.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-24.6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.93 | ||
| P/S | 1.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.4 | ||
| P/B | 2.17 | ||
| P/tB | 2.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.02 |
EPS(TTM)7.55
EY3.65%
EPS(NY)10.37
Fwd EY5.02%
FCF(TTM)8.61
FCFY4.16%
OCF(TTM)15.43
OCFY7.46%
SpS135.38
BVpS95.16
TBVpS86.97
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.64
Graham Number127.15
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 6.51 |
F-Score8
WACC8.56%
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 27.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.17.
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%.