PLPC
BEARISH
$298.51
Live
Preformed Line Products Company · NASDAQ
Target $275.0
(-7.9%)
$130.0
52W Range
$324.55
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 17, 2026
Market cap
$1.46B
P/E
41.75
ROE
7.9%
Profit margin
5.3%
Debt/Equity
0.1
Dividend yield
0.28%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
PLPC exhibits a severe valuation disconnect, with a current price of $298.51 trading significantly above its Graham Number ($124.85) and Intrinsic Value ($50.05). While the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable financial health and the balance sheet is exceptionally clean (Debt/Equity 0.10), these fundamentals do not support the current P/E of 41.75. The combination of negative earnings growth (-19.20%) and a bearish technical trend (10/100) suggests the stock is currently in a bubble phase following a massive 1-year run-up.
Key Strengths
Extremely low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10
Strong liquidity position evidenced by a Current Ratio of 3.17
Impressive long-term price appreciation (5Y Change +354.2%)
Stable financial health baseline (Piotroski F-Score 4/9)
Low dividend payout ratio (11.34%) providing room for future increases
Key Risks
Severe overvaluation relative to Graham and Intrinsic value models
Negative earnings growth (-19.20% YoY) contradicting the high P/E multiple
Bearish technical trend (10/100) indicating a potential trend reversal
Stagnant revenue growth (3.60%) failing to justify growth-based premiums
Current price exceeds the sole analyst's target price of $275.00
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$124.85
-58.2% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
49
Moderate
15
30
85
75
40
AI Verdict
Overvalued / Speculative
Key drivers: Extreme valuation gap, Negative earnings growth, Strong balance sheet
Confidence
90%
Value
15/100
Ref P/E 41.75, Graham Number $124.85
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- Price is ~2.4x the Graham Number
- Price is ~6x the Intrinsic Value
- P/E of 41.75 is high for the industry growth profile
Future
30/100
Ref Growth rates and Technical Trend
Positives
- Positive (though slow) revenue growth
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth is contracting (-19.20%)
- Technical trend is heavily bearish
Past
85/100
Ref Historical price performance
Positives
- Exceptional 1Y (+113.5%) and 5Y (+354.2%) returns
Watchpoints
- Inconsistent earnings surprise history
Health
75/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score and Debt/Equity
Positives
- Very low Debt/Equity (0.10)
- High Current Ratio (3.17)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score is only moderate (4/9)
Dividend
40/100
Ref Yield 0.28%, Payout 11.34%
Positives
- Sustainable payout ratio
Watchpoints
- Negligible yield (0.28%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$298.51
Analyst Target
$275.0
Upside/Downside
-7.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PLPC and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-16
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PLPC
Preformed Line Products Company
Primary
|
+354.2% | +138.9% | +113.5% | +31.5% | +17.8% | -6.3% |
|
AMSC
American Superconductor Corporation
Peer
|
+20.7% | +535.7% | +66.4% | -44.9% | -9.5% | +12.0% |
|
ASTE
Astec Industries, Inc.
Peer
|
-8.6% | +43.5% | +75.4% | +34.5% | +30.3% | +5.7% |
|
ALGT
Allegiant Travel Company
Peer
|
-71.1% | -15.9% | +40.3% | +15.9% | -31.4% | -5.6% |
|
ARLO
Arlo Technologies, Inc.
Peer
|
+60.2% | +244.6% | +8.2% | -20.0% | -7.4% | -7.8% |
PLP
Preformed Line Products Company
Primary
5Y
+354.2%
3Y
+138.9%
1Y
+113.5%
6M
+31.5%
1M
+17.8%
1W
-6.3%
AMS
American Superconductor Corporation
Peer
5Y
+20.7%
3Y
+535.7%
1Y
+66.4%
6M
-44.9%
1M
-9.5%
1W
+12.0%
AST
Astec Industries, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-8.6%
3Y
+43.5%
1Y
+75.4%
6M
+34.5%
1M
+30.3%
1W
+5.7%
ALG
Allegiant Travel Company
Peer
5Y
-71.1%
3Y
-15.9%
1Y
+40.3%
6M
+15.9%
1M
-31.4%
1W
-5.6%
ARL
Arlo Technologies, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+60.2%
3Y
+244.6%
1Y
+8.2%
6M
-20.0%
1M
-7.4%
1W
-7.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
41.75
Forward P/E
N/A
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.08
P/S Ratio
2.18
EV/Revenue
2.13
EV/EBITDA
18.35
Market Cap
$1.46B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
5.27%
Operating Margin
6.84%
Gross Margin
31.16%
ROE
7.87%
ROA
5.57%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+3.6%
Earnings Growth
-19.2%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+3.59%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-19.3%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.1
Low debt
Current Ratio
3.17
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.71
Excellent
Cash/Share
$17.01
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.2B
Gross Margin
29.8%
Op. Margin
6.8%
Net Margin
4.9%
Total Assets
$0.7B
Liabilities
$0.2B
Equity
$0.5B
Debt/Equity
0.37x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
54%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-29
$N/A
2026-03-04
$1.72
+4.9% surprise
2015-05-05
$0.67
+35.6% surprise
2015-03-12
$0.46
-38.9% surprise
Industrials Sector Comparison
Comparing PLPC against 277 companies in the Industrials sector
(19 bullish, 97 neutral, 161 bearish)
P/E Ratio
41.75
This Stock
vs
81.56
Sector Avg
-48.8%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
7.87%
This Stock
vs
-20.04%
Sector Avg
-139.3%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
5.27%
This Stock
vs
12.29%
Sector Avg
-57.1%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.1
This Stock
vs
3.15
Sector Avg
-96.8%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
3.6%
This Stock
vs
111.87%
Sector Avg
-96.8%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
3.17
This Stock
vs
3.12
Sector Avg
+1.6%
(Better)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PLPC
Preformed Line Products Company
|
BEARISH | $1.46B | 41.75 | 7.9% | 5.3% | $298.51 | |
|
AMSC
American Superconductor Corporation
|
BULLISH | $1.48B | 10.2 | 35.8% | 46.7% | $31.02 | Compare |
|
ASTE
Astec Industries, Inc.
|
BULLISH | $1.42B | 29.71 | 5.9% | 2.8% | $62.09 | Compare |
|
ALGT
Allegiant Travel Company
|
BEARISH | $1.38B | - | -4.2% | -1.7% | $75.04 | Compare |
|
ARLO
Arlo Technologies, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $1.38B | 433.0 | 3.8% | 0.8% | $12.99 | Compare |
PLPC
Preformed Line...
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$1.5B
P/E
41.7
ROE
7.9%
Price
$298.51
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | MORCOS ASSAAD A | Officer | Option Exercise | 1,750 | $231,700 |
| 2026-02-04 | O'SHAUGHNESSY TIMOTHY | Officer | Stock Award | 1,227 | - |
| 2026-02-04 | OLENIK JOHN J | Officer | Stock Award | 1,160 | - |
| 2026-02-04 | KLAUS ANDREW S | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 1,785 | - |
| 2026-02-04 | RUHLMAN JON R | President | Stock Award | 1,785 | - |
| 2026-02-04 | RUHLMAN ROBERT G | Officer, Director and Beneficial Owner | Stock Award | 13,386 | - |
| 2026-02-04 | MCKENNA DENNIS F | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 2,677 | - |
| 2026-02-04 | HOFSTETTER JOHN M. | Officer | Stock Award | 1,696 | - |
| 2026-02-04 | VACCARIELLO CAROLINE SAYLOR | General Counsel | Stock Award | 1,517 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | O'SHAUGHNESSY TIMOTHY | Officer | Stock Award | 1,058 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | OLENIK JOHN J | Officer | Stock Award | 1,000 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | KLAUS ANDREW S | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 1,539 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | RUHLMAN JON R | President | Stock Award | 1,539 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | MCKENNA DENNIS F | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 2,308 | - |
| 2025-12-31 | HOFSTETTER JOHN M. | Officer | Stock Award | 1,462 | - |
MORCOS ASSAAD A
Officer
2026-03-10
1,750 shares
·
$231,700
O'SHAUGHNESSY TIMOTHY
Officer
2026-02-04
1,227 shares
OLENIK JOHN J
Officer
2026-02-04
1,160 shares
KLAUS ANDREW S
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-04
1,785 shares
RUHLMAN JON R
President
2026-02-04
1,785 shares
RUHLMAN ROBERT G
Officer, Director and Beneficial Owner
2026-02-04
13,386 shares
MCKENNA DENNIS F
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-04
2,677 shares
HOFSTETTER JOHN M.
Officer
2026-02-04
1,696 shares
VACCARIELLO CAROLINE SAYLOR
General Counsel
2026-02-04
1,517 shares
O'SHAUGHNESSY TIMOTHY
Officer
2025-12-31
1,058 shares
OLENIK JOHN J
Officer
2025-12-31
1,000 shares
KLAUS ANDREW S
Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-31
1,539 shares
RUHLMAN JON R
President
2025-12-31
1,539 shares
MCKENNA DENNIS F
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-31
2,308 shares
HOFSTETTER JOHN M.
Officer
2025-12-31
1,462 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
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10-K
10-Q
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
1 analysts
Freedom Broker
2026-03-09
Hold
Buy
Freedom Broker
2025-10-31
Buy
Hold
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