What is Preformed Line Products Company's (PLPC) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) is 66/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (62), Value (20), and Momentum (79) factor ranks across MoatMap's universe of 25,000+ stocks.

Does Preformed Line Products Company have an economic moat?

Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. 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 financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Preformed Line Products Company a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 66/100. 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 Preformed Line Products Company in?

Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry (United States).

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Preformed Line Products Company · Industrials · United States · $2.0B · Avg Vol: $41M/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

44.9x

ROE

9.0%

D/E

0.1x

Dividend %

0.2%

Dir. Trades · 180d

−$914K →

Subst. holders: −$2.1M

Buybacks · 180d

$1.1M →

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

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.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR	TTM	2026E	2027E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	637.0M	669.7M	593.7M	669.3M	1.7%	740.2M	813.0M	878.0M	14.5%
EPS	11.03	12.87	7.56	7.17	-13.4%	8.88	13.33	11.34	25.7%
Shares	4.9M	4.9M	4.9M	4.9M	-0.2%	4.9M	—	—	—
Debt	98.2M	71.8M	36.7M	47.1M	-21.7%	52.1M	—	—	—
Equity	358.6M	416.2M	422.3M	475.5M	9.9%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	26.2M	107.6M	67.5M	73.5M	41.1%	72.1M	—	—	—
Inv CF	-46.8M	-44.8M	-12.4M	-43.4M	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	22.5M	-48.9M	-47.8M	-9.2M	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)+43.9%

SMA 50SMA 200

$408.00

RSI (14)

39.1

52W High

$504.69

From 52W High

0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

8.7%51.1

ROE

9.0%50.5

GP/Assets

35.6%84.0

Op. Margin

13.1%71.5

FCF/Assets

2.2%44.4

Piotroski

534.1

Int. Cover

36.0x72.6

D/E Ratio

0.11x73.3

Current Ratio

2.99x81.7

Value

P/E (TTM)

44.9x19.2

EV/EBITDA

21.2x26.1

P/FCF

135.7x10.5

P/B

3.9x25.7

P/S

2.6x32.2

Div Yield

0.2%4.9

Momentum

52W High %

81%60.9

RS 6M

41%91.3

SMA 50/200

1.25x93.5

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

—N/A

Q Growth

69%77.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$2.0B

P/E (Forward)

—

Gross Margin

31.4%

SECTOR PEERS

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

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
PLPC	Preformed Line Products Company(you)	$2.0B	66	Buy
ENR	Energizer Holdings, Inc.	$1.5B	66	Buy
ATKR	Atkore Inc.	$3.2B	56	Hold
HAYW	Hayward Holdings, Inc.	$3.0B	44	Hold
POWL	Powell Industries, Inc.	$6.7B	57	Hold
KE	Kimball Electronics, Inc.	$564M	75	Buy
ENS	EnerSys	$6.7B	85	Strong Buy
FCEL	FuelCell Energy, Inc.	$1.4B	28	Sell
DIA.L	Dialight plc	$300M	73	Buy
AYI	Acuity Inc.	$10.0B	81	Strong Buy

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

Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC): Stock Score Summary

Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 66/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (20/100), and Momentum (79/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$408.00
Market Cap	$2.0B
P/E (TTM)	44.87
Price/Book	3.93
Return on Equity	9.0%
Return on Invested Capital	8.7%
Debt/Equity	0.11x
Gross Margin	31.4%
Operating Margin	13.1%
Revenue Growth	25.4%
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).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Preformed Line Products Company’s (PLPC) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) is 66/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (20), and Momentum (79) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Preformed Line Products Company have an economic moat?: Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. 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 Preformed Line Products Company a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 66/100. 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 Preformed Line Products Company in?: Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry (United States).