Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) Financial Ratios
26 years of historical data (2000–2025) · Industrials · Electrical Equipment & Parts
EV/EBITDA
↑
23.65
↑+203% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.81
30Y Low3.0·High12.6
P/FCF
↑
56.45
↑+209% vs avg
5yr avg: 18.25
30Y Low6.9·High64.6
P/B Ratio
↑
3.99
↑+169% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.49
30Y Low0.6·High2.2
ROE
↓
7.9%
↑-36% vs avg
5yr avg: 12.2%
30Y Low-1%·High16%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.61
↓-25% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.82
30Y Low0.2·High1.6
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
PLPC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Preformed Line Products Company trades at 53.8x earnings, 268% above its 5-year average of 14.6x, sitting at the 100th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, the stock trades at a premium of 110%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 56.4x P/FCF, 209% above the 5-year average of 18.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.9B | $1.0B | $632M | $669M | $416M | $322M | $341M | $307M | $277M | $365M | $301M |
| Enterprise Value | $1.8B | $986M | $612M | $687M | $477M | $355M | $363M | $344M | $269M | $357M | $316M |
| P/E Ratio → | 53.82 | 28.95 | 17.04 | 10.57 | 7.66 | 9.00 | 11.44 | 13.18 | 10.43 | 28.77 | 19.70 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.81 | 1.53 | 1.06 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.62 | 0.73 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.96 | 0.89 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.99 | 2.15 | 1.50 | 1.61 | 1.16 | 1.02 | 1.17 | 1.14 | 1.11 | 1.53 | 1.35 |
| P/FCF | 56.45 | 30.65 | 11.97 | 9.25 | — | 21.14 | 19.98 | — | 20.60 | 16.14 | 240.95 |
| P/OCF | 25.61 | 13.91 | 9.37 | 6.21 | 15.92 | 9.57 | 8.19 | 11.28 | 12.06 | 10.78 | 11.59 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
PLPC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Preformed Line Products Company's enterprise value stands at 23.6x EBITDA, 203% above its 5-year average of 7.8x. The Industrials sector median is 13.8x, placing the stock at a 71% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.47 | 1.03 | 1.03 | 0.75 | 0.69 | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.64 | 0.94 | 0.94 |
| EV / EBITDA | 23.65 | 12.63 | 8.55 | 6.67 | 5.56 | 5.62 | 6.71 | 7.42 | 5.93 | 9.18 | 9.44 |
| EV / EBIT | 33.55 | 17.92 | 11.98 | 8.10 | 6.22 | 7.37 | 8.92 | 10.55 | 8.16 | 13.68 | 14.71 |
| EV / FCF | — | 29.58 | 11.59 | 9.50 | — | 23.33 | 21.26 | — | 20.00 | 15.81 | 252.93 |
PLPC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Preformed Line Products Company earns an operating margin of 8.2%, above the Industrials sector average of 4.3%. Operating margins have compressed from 12.6% to 8.2% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 7.9% is modest, trailing the sector median of 8.2%. ROIC of 9.8% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.1%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 31.4% | 31.4% | 32.0% | 35.1% | 33.8% | 32.1% | 33.0% | 31.6% | 31.4% | 31.4% | 32.5% |
| Operating Margin | 8.2% | 8.2% | 8.5% | 12.6% | 10.9% | 9.2% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 7.8% | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 9.5% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 4.5% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.8% | 16.3% | 16.1% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 9.0% | 10.9% | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| ROA | 5.7% | 5.7% | 6.3% | 10.8% | 10.3% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 7.4% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| ROIC | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.1% | 14.8% | 13.5% | 10.8% | 9.7% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| ROCE | 11.0% | 11.0% | 10.6% | 17.8% | 16.6% | 12.8% | 11.3% | 10.2% | 11.2% | 9.0% | 7.7% |
PLPC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Preformed Line Products Company carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.6x, which is very conservative (81% below the sector average of 3.2x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $83M exceeds total debt of $48M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 42.2x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.17 | 0.27 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.28 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.52 | 0.70 | 1.14 | 1.10 | 1.24 | 1.64 | 0.78 | 0.95 | 1.37 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.07 | -0.05 | 0.04 | 0.17 | 0.11 | 0.07 | 0.14 | -0.03 | -0.03 | 0.07 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.45 | -0.45 | -0.28 | 0.18 | 0.71 | 0.53 | 0.40 | 0.80 | -0.18 | -0.19 | 0.45 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -1.06 | -0.38 | 0.25 | — | 2.19 | 1.28 | — | -0.61 | -0.33 | 11.98 |
| Interest Coverage | 42.24 | 42.24 | 23.01 | 21.73 | 23.87 | 23.80 | 16.98 | 14.72 | 25.53 | 24.61 | 25.45 |
Net cash position: cash ($83M) exceeds total debt ($48M)
PLPC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Preformed Line Products Company's current ratio of 3.17x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.87x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 2.92x to 3.17x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.17 | 3.17 | 2.91 | 2.92 | 2.85 | 2.58 | 2.47 | 2.86 | 3.08 | 3.30 | 3.41 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.87 | 1.87 | 1.71 | 1.58 | 1.57 | 1.49 | 1.53 | 1.68 | 1.86 | 2.06 | 2.07 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.48 | 0.63 | 0.71 | 0.55 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.02 | 1.03 | 1.11 | 1.12 | 1.06 | 1.01 | 1.03 | 1.17 | 1.05 | 0.99 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.09 | 3.09 | 3.11 | 2.92 | 2.86 | 3.07 | 3.20 | 3.18 | 3.39 | 3.33 | 3.05 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 61.72 | 68.49 | 58.26 | 71.77 | 69.28 | 72.53 | 68.52 | 63.43 | 71.39 | 68.76 |
PLPC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Preformed Line Products Company returns 0.7% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.2% dividend yield and 0.5% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 11.7% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 1.9% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 11.7% | 11.7% | 11.0% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.6% | 14.0% | 18.2% | 15.4% | 32.4% | 27.3% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 1.9% | 3.5% | 5.9% | 9.5% | 13.1% | 11.1% | 8.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 5.1% |
| FCF Yield | 1.8% | 3.3% | 8.4% | 10.8% | — | 4.7% | 5.0% | — | 4.9% | 6.2% | 0.4% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $5M | $5M | $5M | $5M | $5M | $5M | $5M | $5M | $5M | $5M |
Peer Comparison
Compare PLPC with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PLPCYou | $2B | 53.8 | 23.6 | 56.4 | 31.4% | 8.2% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 0.6 |
 BMI | $4B | 28.3 | 17.3 | 23.5 | 41.7% | 20.0% | 21.5% | 34.5% | — |
 IIIN | $565M | 13.9 | 7.3 | 29.8 | 14.4% | 8.4% | 11.4% | 14.1% | 0.1 |
 NVT | $29B | 41.1 | 36.3 | 77.0 | 37.7% | 15.8% | 20.4% | 8.9% | 1.9 |
 ACCO | $360M | 8.9 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 29.8% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 5.5% | 5.1 |
 APOG | $888M | 16.4 | 24.1 | 9.3 | 22.7% | 6.0% | 10.8% | 8.1% | 6.1 |
 AOS | $8B | 15.1 | 10.3 | 14.9 | 38.8% | 19.0% | 29.2% | 29.2% | 0.2 |
 HUBB | $28B | 31.7 | 22.0 | 31.8 | 35.5% | 20.8% | 24.8% | 17.1% | 1.9 |
 REZI | $5B | -8.5 | 8.8 | — | 27.8% | 8.6% | -16.9% | 9.5% | 3.8 |
 ENS | $8B | 29.6 | 15.4 | 17.8 | 29.3% | 12.7% | 15.3% | 13.1% | 2.0 |
 POWL | $11B | 60.0 | 46.1 | 69.9 | 29.4% | 19.7% | 32.2% | 90.6% | 0.0 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.6 | 13.8 | 20.0 | 32.0% | 4.3% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.2 |
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PLPC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PLPC stock.
What is Preformed Line Products Company's P/E ratio?
Preformed Line Products Company's current P/E ratio is 53.8x. The historical average is 17.3x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
What is Preformed Line Products Company's EV/EBITDA?
Preformed Line Products Company's current EV/EBITDA is 23.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.8x.
What is Preformed Line Products Company's ROE?
Preformed Line Products Company's return on equity (ROE) is 7.9%. The historical average is 9.4%.
Is PLPC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Preformed Line Products Company is trading at a P/E of 53.8x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Preformed Line Products Company's dividend yield?
Preformed Line Products Company's current dividend yield is 0.22% with a payout ratio of 11.7%.
What are Preformed Line Products Company's profit margins?
Preformed Line Products Company has 31.4% gross margin and 8.2% operating margin.
How much debt does Preformed Line Products Company have?
Preformed Line Products Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.6x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.