PLPC (Preformed Line Products Co) Accumulated Depreciation: $-240.0 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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PLPC Preformed Line Products Co PLPC
79 GF Score
Price $328.87
GF Value $171.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Preformed Line Products Co Accumulated Depreciation?

Preformed Line Products Co PLPC -4.86% 79 Accumulated Depreciation is $-240.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates PLPC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $171.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Note: A negative number here means the assets are depreciated. When depricates more, the absolute value gets bigger.

Preformed Line Products Co's quarterly accumulated depreciation increased from Sep. 2025 ($-231.9 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-238.3 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($-238.3 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-240.0 Mil).

Preformed Line Products Co's annual accumulated depreciation increased from Dec. 2023 ($-204.3 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-213.8 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-213.8 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-238.3 Mil).

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Preformed Line Products Co Accumulated Depreciation Historical Data

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Preformed Line Products Co Accumulated Depreciation Chart

Preformed Line Products Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Accumulated Depreciation
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Preformed Line Products Co Quarterly Data
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Preformed Line Products Co Accumulated Depreciation Calculation

The cumulative depreciation of an asset up to a single point in its life. Regardless of the method used to calculate it, the depreciation of an asset during a single period is added to the previous period's accumulated depreciation to get the current accumulated depreciation.

What does a Accumulated Depreciation of $-240.0 Mil mean?
Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC) has a Accumulated Depreciation of $-240.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Accumulated depreciation is a contra-asset item that accounts for the decline in value of long-term assets. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's Accumulated Depreciation too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current Accumulated Depreciation is $-240.0 Mil. Overall, Preformed Line Products Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Preformed Line Products Co's Accumulated Depreciation compare to EOSE and AMPX?
Preformed Line Products Co's Accumulated Depreciation of $-240.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accumulated Depreciation for an Industrial Products company?
A good Accumulated Depreciation depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Accumulated Depreciation should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accumulated Depreciation mean?
A high Accumulated Depreciation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accumulated depreciation is a contra-asset item that accounts for the decline in value of long-term assets. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. Preformed Line Products Co's current Accumulated Depreciation is $-240.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Preformed Line Products Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $171.08, compared to a current price of $328.87 — trading 92.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Accumulated Depreciation is $-240.0 Mil. Preformed Line Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accumulated Depreciation calculated?
Accumulated Depreciation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current Accumulated Depreciation is $-240.0 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Preformed Line Products Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $328.87 is trading 92.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $171.08. GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLPC:

  • Accumulated Depreciation: $-240.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $171.08 vs. price of $328.87 (92.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 2 warning signs

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Preformed Line Products Co Business Description

Other Exchanges P4L:Germany
Address 660 Beta Drive, Mayfield Village, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44143
Preformed Line Products Co is a designer and manufacturer of products and systems for constructing and maintaining overhead and underground networks for energy, telecommunication, cable operators, data communication, and other industries. The Company's primary products support, protect, connect, terminate, and secure cables and wires. The Company provides helical solutions, connectors, fiber optic and copper splice closures, solar framing applications, and electric vehicle charging station foundations. The Company's customers include public and private energy utilities and communication companies, cable operators, contractors and subcontractors, distributors, and value-added resellers. Geographically, the company operates in four regions: PLP-USA, the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.
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