Planet Labs PBC (PL) — Stock Score Summary

Planet Labs PBC (PL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 35/100 based on Quality (27/100), Value (33/100), and Momentum (62/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Planet Labs is an unprofitable satellite imaging company. Despite having an interesting data library, it operates a capital-intensive business model with low capital efficiency (Q:28) and does not fit our quality compounder criteria.

Planet Labs PBC designs, builds, and operates the world's largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites, capturing daily high-resolution imagery of the entire global landmass. The company's competitive moat is its proprietary, multi-year archive of global imagery, which is virtually impossible for competitors to replicate retroactively. This unique dataset, combined with AI-driven geospatial analytics, serves commercial, governmental, and agricultural clients under highly recurring subscription models.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$31.17
Market Cap$18.3B
P/E (Forward)-1934.67
Price/Book77.46
Return on Equity-78.4%
Return on Invested Capital-35.3%
Debt/Equity245.44
Gross Margin56.2%
Operating Margin-30.4%
Revenue Growth41.1%
Free Cash Flow$234M

Planet Labs PBC operates in the Aerospace & Defense industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Planet Labs PBC’s (PL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Planet Labs PBC (PL) is 35/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (27), Value (33), and Momentum (62) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Planet Labs PBC have an economic moat?
Planet Labs PBC (PL) has a Quality factor score of 27/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Planet Labs PBC a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Planet Labs PBC (PL) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 35/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Planet Labs PBC in?
Planet Labs PBC (PL) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Aerospace & Defense industry (United States).