Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) — Stock Score Summary

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$387.72
Market Cap$1.8B
P/E (TTM)54.31
Price/Book3.89
Return on Equity7.5%
Return on Invested Capital8.7%
Debt/Equity10.47
Gross Margin30.9%
Operating Margin7.8%
Revenue Growth18.7%
Dividend Yield0.2%
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 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (65), Value (20), and Momentum (73) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Preformed Line Products Company have an economic moat?
Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) has a Quality factor score of 65/100. 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 74/100. 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).