Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (65/100), Value (20/100), and Momentum (73/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Preformed Line Products (PLPC) is a high-quality industrial manufacturer of critical cable anchoring and transmission hardware for power utilities. As the AI data center buildout and global electrification collide with an aging, fragile power grid, PLPC is experiencing a massive structural demand wave. Its localized manufacturing footprint protects it from shipping bottlenecks, and its highly engineered products enjoy massive switching costs and pricing power, making it a classic 'picks and shovels' compounder priced like a boring industrial.
Preformed Line Products Company is a global designer and manufacturer of products and systems used in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground networks for the energy, communications, and solar industries. The company's competitive advantage lies in its specialized engineering expertise and diverse product portfolio essential for critical infrastructure. It serves as a key supplier to utilities and telecommunication companies worldwide.
| Price | $387.72 |
| Market Cap | $1.8B |
| P/E (TTM) | 54.31 |
| Price/Book | 3.89 |
| Return on Equity | 7.5% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 8.7% |
| Debt/Equity | 10.47 |
| Gross Margin | 30.9% |
| Operating Margin | 7.8% |
| Revenue Growth | 18.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% |
| Free Cash Flow | $15M |
Preformed Line Products Company operates in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).