Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)


Preformed Line Products Company is a common stock listing of a manufacturer that develops products and systems used in building and maintaining overhead, ground-mounted, and underground network infrastructure. Its offerings support electric transmission and distribution lines, substations, fiber optic and communications networks, and related utility applications. The company’s portfolio includes energy products, connectors, optical ground wire, all dielectric self-supporting fiber optic cables, string hardware, polymer insulators, wildlife protection products, substation fittings, motion control devices, and communications hardware such as closures, cabinets, wall plates, and passive components. It also supplies special industries products, drone inspection services, solar mounting solutions, and EV charging station foundations. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Mayfield Village, Ohio, the company serves energy utilities, communications companies, cable operators, contractors, distributors, and value-added resellers across the United States and several international regions.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-PLPC
$270.42
-18.3% Downside
Overvalued
$372
12.4% Upside
Fair
Fair
0.84
0.3%
August 5, 2026
47.2x
3.4x
2.3x
1.574 B
1.599 B
3.1%
52.4%
8.2
11.9%
101.2%
Valuation • Fair Value

Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$270.42

Estimated downside of 18.3% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

NM

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$77.84

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$176.78

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$301.64

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$372

Analysts imply upside of 12.4%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

697.1 M

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

773 M

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

79.277 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

89.1 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.67

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

8.2

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

101.2%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 5, 2026

Days to Earnings

15

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.3%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

0.84

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

11.9%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Neutral

The 1-hour technical read for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Sell

The daily technical read for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) is currently Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Neutral

The weekly technical read for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Hold

Based on the available recommendation mix, Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) has a Hold consensus, with 0 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 0
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$270.42
Estimated downside 18.3%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 18.3%
Analyst Target
$372
Implied upside 12.4%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) is $270.42. This implies an estimated downside of 18.3% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 18.3% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) is $372. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 12.4%.

The current financial health read for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) is August 5, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.3%, upcoming dividend amount is 0.84.

The current P/E ratio listed for Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) is 47.2x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Preformed Line Products Company is 1.574 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Preformed Line Products Company is 1.599 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Preformed Line Products Company is NASDAQ-PLPC, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Preformed Line Products Company (NASDAQ-PLPC) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Preformed Line Products Company is 3.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Preformed Line Products Company is 52.4%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.