Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 60.2x · EV/EBITDA 26.5x · ROE 7.9%. (2000–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.1B | $1.0B | $632M | $669M | $416M | $322M | $341M | $307M | $277M | $365M | $301M |
| Enterprise Value | $2.1B | $986M | $612M | $687M | $477M | $355M | $363M | $344M | $269M | $357M | $316M |
| P/E Ratio → | 60.20 | 28.95 | 17.04 | 10.57 | 7.66 | 9.00 | 11.44 | 13.18 | 10.43 | 28.77 | 19.70 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.14 | 1.53 | 1.06 | 1.00 | 0.65 | 0.62 | 0.73 | 0.69 | 0.66 | 0.96 | 0.89 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.47 | 2.15 | 1.50 | 1.61 | 1.16 | 1.02 | 1.17 | 1.14 | 1.11 | 1.53 | 1.35 |
| P/FCF | 63.03 | 30.65 | 11.97 | 9.25 | — | 21.14 | 19.98 | — | 20.60 | 16.14 | 240.95 |
| P/OCF | 28.60 | 13.91 | 9.37 | 6.21 | 15.92 | 9.57 | 8.19 | 11.28 | 12.06 | 10.78 | 11.59 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| 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 | 26.46 | 12.63 | 8.55 | 6.67 | 5.56 | 5.62 | 6.71 | 7.42 | 5.93 | 9.18 | 9.44 |
| EV / EBIT | 37.53 | 21.01 | 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 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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% |
| 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% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| 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 | 36.01 | 36.01 | 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)
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| 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 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 1.7% | 3.5% | 5.9% | 9.5% | 13.1% | 11.1% | 8.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 5.1% |
| FCF Yield | 1.6% | 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 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PLPC stock.
Preformed Line Products Company's current P/E ratio is 60.2x. The historical average is 17.3x. This places it at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
Preformed Line Products Company's current EV/EBITDA is 26.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 7.8x.
Preformed Line Products Company's return on equity (ROE) is 7.9%. The historical average is 9.4%.
Based on historical data, Preformed Line Products Company is trading at a P/E of 60.2x. This is at the 100th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Preformed Line Products Company's current dividend yield is 0.19% with a payout ratio of 11.7%.
Preformed Line Products Company has 31.4% gross margin and 8.2% operating margin.
Preformed Line Products Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.6x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Utility inventory destocking risk
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Expansion Signals Pricing Power
Gross margin expanded to 34.3% in 2026Q2 from 31.3% in 2026Q1, while operating margin jumped to 13.1%, according to the latest quarterly report, indicating improved pricing and mix.
The sequential gross margin improvement of 300 basis points suggests that PLPC is successfully passing through raw material costs or benefiting from a richer product mix, likely driven by higher-value fiber optic hardware. Operating margin more than doubled sequentially, reflecting strong operating leverage on the 25.4% revenue surge. However, the sustainability of these margins is uncertain, as prior quarters show volatility, with 2025Q3 net margin dipping to 1.5%.
ROIC Rebound After Prolonged Slump
ROIC improved to 4.6% in 2026Q2 from 2.0% in 2025Q4, as per the quarterly data, yet remains below the 10% threshold typical of high-quality industrials, suggesting capital efficiency is still recovering.
The recent uptick in ROIC is driven by margin expansion rather than asset turnover, which has remained flat around 0.3x. Over the past ten quarters, ROIC has been volatile, ranging from 1.9% to 4.6%, indicating that the company has not consistently generated returns above its cost of capital. The low asset turnover reflects a capital-intensive manufacturing model, and the modest ROIC suggests that while the balance sheet is strong, the business may not be compounding returns at an attractive rate.
Working Capital Drag Eases but Remains High
Cash conversion cycle improved to 121 days in 2026Q2 from 170 days in 2024Q1, as reported in the quarterly data, but still indicates significant capital tied up in inventory and receivables.
The improvement in CCC is primarily due to a reduction in days inventory outstanding from 137 to 98 days, suggesting better inventory management. However, DSO remains elevated at 60 days, and DPO is only 37 days, indicating limited supplier leverage. The high CCC implies that PLPC requires substantial working capital to support its revenue, which may constrain free cash flow generation despite strong earnings.
Minimal Debt Masks Strategic Flexibility
Debt-to-equity stands at 0.10 with interest coverage of 120x in 2026Q2, as per the latest balance sheet, reflecting a fortress balance sheet that provides ample cushion against economic downturns.
PLPC's negligible leverage and high interest coverage indicate that debt service is not a concern, and the company has significant capacity to take on debt if needed. However, the conservative capital structure may also suggest a lack of aggressive growth initiatives, as the company holds over $83 million in cash. Investors should monitor whether this cash is deployed into value-accretive acquisitions or returned to shareholders, as the current dividend yield of 0.2% is minimal.
Liquidity Buffer Remains Robust
Current ratio of 2.99 and quick ratio of 1.88 in 2026Q2, as per the latest balance sheet, indicate a strong liquidity position that can withstand operational shocks and fund growth initiatives.
The current ratio has remained consistently above 2.8 over the past ten quarters, providing a comfortable cushion for short-term obligations. The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, is also healthy at 1.88, suggesting that even if inventory becomes obsolete, the company can cover its liabilities. This liquidity, combined with minimal debt, positions PLPC well to navigate potential utility inventory destocking or commodity price volatility.
P/E Misleads on Earnings Power
The trailing P/E of 60.13 and forward P/E of 43.22, as per the valuation data, appear extreme, but they are distorted by the recent earnings spike and may not reflect normalized earnings power.
The market is pricing PLPC at a premium that implies high growth expectations, yet the PEG ratio of 16.66 suggests that the growth is already priced in. However, the record 2026Q2 EPS of $4.49 may be unsustainable, as prior quarters show significant volatility. A more appropriate valuation metric may be EV/EBITDA, which at 26.43 is still elevated but less distorted by non-operating items. Investors should focus on normalized earnings power and the sustainability of the current margin expansion rather than the headline P/E.