(PLPC) Preformed Line Products - NASDAQ

Sector: Industrials | Industry: Electrical Equipment & Parts | Exchange: NASDAQ (USA) | Market Cap: 1.835m USD | Total Return: 138.6% in 12m

Cable Hardware, Connectors, Fiber Closures, Solar Mounts, Motion Control
Total Rating 60
Safety 74
Buy Signal -0.12
Electrical Equipment & Parts
Industry Rotation: -22.0
Market Cap: 1.84B
Avg Turnover: 34.2M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility48.7%
VaR 5th Pctl8.26%
VaR vs Median2.97%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.90
Rel. Str. IBD93.6
Rel. Str. Peer Group76.8
Character TTM
Beta1.255
Beta Downside1.210
Hurst Exponent0.448
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD39.35%
CAGR/Max DD0.78
CAGR/Mean DD1.65
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of PLPC over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-06": 1.8, "2021-09": 2.15, "2021-12": 1.78, "2022-03": 2.49, "2022-06": 2.77, "2022-09": 2.36, "2022-12": 3.28, "2023-03": 4.28, "2023-06": 4.0748, "2023-09": 3.0321, "2023-12": 1.2917, "2024-03": 1.9409, "2024-06": 1.8868, "2024-09": 1.5431, "2024-12": 2.1257, "2025-03": 2.3267, "2025-06": 2.56, "2025-09": 0.5315, "2025-12": 1.7169, "2026-03": 2.14,
EPS CAGR: -23.07%
EPS Trend: -83.8%
Qual. Beats: 0
Revenue Revenue of PLPC over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-06: 133.038, 2021-09: 135.38, 2021-12: 131.446, 2022-03: 138.223, 2022-06: 163.471, 2022-09: 165.402, 2022-12: 169.924, 2023-03: 181.824, 2023-06: 181.813, 2023-09: 160.438, 2023-12: 145.603, 2024-03: 140.904, 2024-06: 138.72, 2024-09: 146.973, 2024-12: 167.117, 2025-03: 148.541, 2025-06: 169.601, 2025-09: 178.087, 2025-12: 173.109, 2026-03: 176.278,
Rev. CAGR: -0.39%
Rev. Trend: -4.9%
Qual. Beats: 0

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

Rs Leader, Tailwind, Pullback 52w

Description: PLPC Preformed Line Products

Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) designs and manufactures infrastructure solutions for energy, communications, and solar networks globally. Its portfolio includes hardware for high-voltage transmission, fiber optic cable closures, and structural mounting systems for photovoltaic installations. The company operates across diverse geographic segments, including the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

The business model relies on a mix of direct sales and third-party distributors to serve public utilities, telecommunications providers, and construction contractors. PLPC has expanded its service offerings to include drone-based inspections for utility assets and foundation systems for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. This diversification aligns with the broader electrical components sector, which currently benefits from long-term grid modernization initiatives and the expansion of 5G infrastructure.

For a more detailed look at the companys financial health and valuation metrics, consider reviewing the latest data on ValueRay.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Grid modernization initiatives drive demand for transmission and distribution hardware
  • Global fiber optic network expansion accelerates communications segment revenue growth
  • Raw material price volatility for steel and aluminum impacts manufacturing margins
  • Solar mounting and EV infrastructure diversification capture renewable energy capital expenditures
  • Utility infrastructure maintenance cycles dictate long-term recurring revenue stability
Piotroski VR-10 (Strict) 5.0
Net Income: 34.3m TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.05 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA -2.46 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: 35.55% < 20% (prev 36.72%; Δ -1.17% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.11 > 3% & CFO 73.9m > Net Income 34.3m
Net Debt (-20.4m) to EBITDA (79.5m): -0.26 < 3
Current Ratio: 3.00 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (4.93m) vs 12m ago -0.46% < -2%
Gross Margin: 30.86% > 18% (prev 32.32%; Δ -1.46% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 111.2% > 50% (prev 101.5%; Δ 9.65% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 16.68 > 6 (EBIT TTM 55.7m / Interest Expense TTM 3.34m)
Altman Z'' 8.62
A: 0.37 (Total Current Assets 371.4m - Total Current Liabilities 123.6m) / Total Assets 661.8m
B: 0.90 (Retained Earnings 593.9m / Total Assets 661.8m)
C: 0.09 (EBIT TTM 55.7m / Avg Total Assets 627.1m)
D: 2.52 (Book Value of Equity 473.5m / Total Liabilities 188.2m)
Altman-Z'' = 8.62 = AAA
Beneish M -2.85
DSRI: 0.95 (Receivables 130.8m/118.5m, Revenue 697.1m/601.4m)
GMI: 1.05 (GM 32.32% / 30.86%)
AQI: 1.11 (AQ_t 0.10 / AQ_t-1 0.09)
SGI: 1.16 (Revenue 697.1m / 601.4m)
TATA: -0.06 (NI 34.3m - CFO 73.9m) / TA 661.8m)
Beneish M = -2.85 (Cap -4..+1) = A
What is the price of PLPC shares?

As of June 18, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 364.28 with a total of 101,295 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.44%, over one month by +8.60%, over three months by +43.78% and over the past year by +138.57%.

Is PLPC a buy, sell or hold?

Preformed Line Products has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the PLPC price?
Analysts Target Price 372 2.1%
Preformed Line Products (PLPC) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 14 June 2026
Market Cap USD = 1.84b (1.84b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 54.0173
P/E Forward = 7.8003
P/S = 2.6325
P/B = 3.8753
Revenue TTM = 697.1m USD
EBIT TTM = 55.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 79.5m USD
Long Term Debt = 34.7m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 7.21m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 49.0m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 7.06m
Net Debt = -20.4m USD (calculated: Debt 49.0m - CCE 69.5m)
Enterprise Value = 1.81b USD (1.84b + Debt 49.0m - CCE 69.5m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 16.68 (Ebit TTM 55.7m / Interest Expense TTM 3.34m)
EV/FCF = 52.28x (Enterprise Value 1.81b / FCF TTM 34.7m)
FCF Yield = 1.91% (FCF TTM 34.7m / Enterprise Value 1.81b)
FCF Margin = 4.98% (FCF TTM 34.7m / Revenue TTM 697.1m)
Net Margin = 4.92% (Net Income TTM 34.3m / Revenue TTM 697.1m)
Gross Margin = 30.86% ((Revenue TTM 697.1m - Cost of Revenue TTM 482.0m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 31.33% (prev 29.82%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.74 (Enterprise Value 1.81b / Total Assets 661.8m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 6.82% (Interest Expense 3.34m / Debt 49.0m)
Taxrate = 25.88% (12.0m / 46.3m)
NOPAT = 41.3m (EBIT 55.7m * (1 - 25.88%))
Current Ratio = 3.00 (Total Current Assets 371.4m / Total Current Liabilities 123.6m)
Debt / Equity = 0.10 (Debt 49.0m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 473.5m)
Debt / EBITDA = -0.26 (Net Debt -20.4m / EBITDA 79.5m)
Debt / FCF = -0.59 (Net Debt -20.4m / FCF TTM 34.7m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 469.0m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 5.47% (Net Income 34.3m / Total Assets 661.8m)
RoE = 7.31% (Net Income TTM 34.3m / Total Stockholder Equity 469.0m)
RoCE = 11.06% (EBIT 55.7m / Capital Employed (Equity 469.0m + L.T.Debt 34.7m))
RoIC = 8.09% (NOPAT 41.3m / Invested Capital 510.6m)
WACC = 10.26% (E(1.84b)/V(1.88b) * Re(10.40%) + D(49.0m)/V(1.88b) * Rd(6.82%) * (1-Tc(0.26)))
Discount Rate = 10.40% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: 0.0 | Cagr: 0.0%
[DCF] Terminal Value 66.31% ; FCFF base≈39.1m ; Y1≈34.3m ; Y5≈27.7m
[DCF] Fair Price = 73.44 (EV 338.5m - Net Debt -20.4m = Equity 359.0m / Shares 4.89m; r=10.26% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow -15.0% → 2.50% )
EPS Correlation: -83.78 | EPS CAGR: -23.07% | SUE: N/A | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -4.86 | Revenue CAGR: -0.39% | SUE: N/A | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=2.41 | Chg30d=-6.59% | Revisions=-20% | Analysts=1
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=2.84 | Chg30d=-8.39% | Revisions=-20% | Analysts=1
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=9.75 | Chg30d=-2.79% | Revisions=-20% | GrowthEPS=+36.5% | GrowthRev=+15.5%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=11.29 | Chg30d=+0.44% | Revisions=+20% | GrowthEPS=+15.8% | GrowthRev=+7.8%