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PL

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Planet Labs PBC · Industrials · United States · $7.1B · Avg Vol: $141M/d

7
StockRank
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Q
29
V
18
M
29
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-72.0%
D/E
0.9x
Dividend %

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2023202420252026CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue191.3M220.7M244.4M307.7M17.2%378.3M436.2M572.5M36.4%
EPS-0.61-0.50-0.42-0.80-1.10
Shares271.8M289.3M300.1M335.3M+23.4%340.4M
Debt22.0M24.9M21.6M462.5M175.9%498.6M
Equity576.1M518.0M441.3M188.4M-31.1%
Op CF-73.9M-50.7M-14.4M134.4M117.6M
Inv CF-242.3M-33.6M57.9M-393.1M
Fin CF7.9M-1.6M-15.5M357.1M
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PRICE (1Y)-6.1%
17.8119.5421.2823.0124.75Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$18.28
RSI (14)
18.9
52W High
$51.76
From 52W High
0.4%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
29
ROIC
-35.3%2.3
ROE
-72.0%2.1
GP/Assets
18.3%53.4
Op. Margin
-11.6%7.4
FCF/Assets
7.4%76.7
Piotroski
21.9
Int. Cover
-50.0x1.1
D/E Ratio
0.88x23.2
Current Ratio
2.84x80.0
Value
18
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-123.0x25.0
P/FCF
83.9x16.7
P/B
14.6x3.8
P/S
17.4x3.7
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
29
52W High %
35%4.5
RS 6M
-42%11.3
SMA 50/200
0.85x18.7
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
+144.4%99.8
EPS Improve
+101%70.3
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$7.1B
P/E (Forward)
1812.0x
Gross Margin
55.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of PL are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
PLPlanet Labs PBC(you)$7.1B7Strong Sell
AVAVAeroVironment, Inc.$7.5B6Strong Sell
BETABETA Technologies, Inc.$4.9B5Strong Sell
KRMNKarman Holdings Inc.$6.0B14Strong Sell
KTOSKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.$9.8B11Strong Sell
ACHRArcher Aviation Inc.$4.4B9Strong Sell
FLYFirefly Aerospace Inc.$3.6B5Strong Sell
MRCYMercury Systems, Inc.$5.3B24Sell
LOARLoar Holdings Inc.$6.7B30Sell
LUNRIntuitive Machines, Inc.$2.5B2Strong Sell

Peer medians: ROE 8.8% · P/E 27.5x · Gross margin 29.2%

Planet Labs PBC (PL): Stock Score Summary

Planet Labs PBC (PL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 7/100 based on Quality (29/100), Value (18/100), and Momentum (29/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL.

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$18.28
Market Cap$7.1B
P/E (Forward)1812.00
Price/Book14.55
Return on Equity-72.0%
Return on Invested Capital-35.3%
Debt/Equity0.88x
Gross Margin55.5%
Operating Margin-11.6%
Revenue Growth58.1%
Free Cash Flow$85M

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 7/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (29), Value (18), and Momentum (29) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Planet Labs PBC have an economic moat?
Planet Labs PBC (PL) has a Quality factor score of 29/100. 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 Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 7/100. 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).