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Preformed Line Products Co's operating cash flow per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.26.
Preformed Line Products Co's operating cash flow per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $14.79.
During the past 12 months, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate of Preformed Line Products Co was 10.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 41.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 20.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 14.60% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Preformed Line Products Co's Operating Cash Flow per Share or its related term are showing as below:
PLPC'
s 3-Year OCF Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -26.2 Med: 6.7 Max: 41.6
Current: 41.6
During the past 13 years, Preformed Line Products Co's highest 3-Year average Operating Cash Flow per Share Growth Rate was 41.60% per year. The lowest was -26.20% per year. And the median was 6.70% per year.
PLPC's 3-Year OCF Growth Rate is ranked better than 81.4% of 2151
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 10.2
vs PLPC: 41.60
Preformed Line Products Co Operating Cash Flow per Share Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co Operating Cash Flow per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Preformed Line Products Co's Operating Cash Flow per Share can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Preformed Line Products Co Operating Cash Flow per Share Chart
PLPC vs ENR, TE, FCEL: Operating Cash Flow per Share Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Preformed Line Products Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Preformed Line Products Co Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow falls into.
Operating Cash Flow per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $14.79
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $14.79 mean?
Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC) has a Operating Cash Flow per Share of $14.79 as of Jun. 2026. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #400 out of 2151 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's Operating Cash Flow per Share too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $14.79. The Industrial Products industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 10.20. Preformed Line Products Co's value of $14.79 is 45% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #400 out of 2151 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Operating Cash Flow per Share compare to ENR and TE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #400 out of 2151 companies for Operating Cash Flow per Share. This places Preformed Line Products Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 10.20. Preformed Line Products Co's value of $14.79 is 45% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Cash Flow per Share for an Industrial Products company?
The median Operating Cash Flow per Share among Industrial Products companies is 10.20, based on 2,151 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Cash Flow per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Cash Flow per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Preformed Line Products Co's current Operating Cash Flow per Share of $14.79 is 45% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Cash Flow per Share mean?
A high Operating Cash Flow per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating cash flow per share equals the per-share amount of cash flow from operations. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Operating Cash Flow per Share is 10.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Preformed Line Products Co's current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $14.79. 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 $183.10, compared to a current price of $421.37 — trading 130.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $14.79 and 45% above the Industrial Products industry median of 10.20. Preformed Line Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Cash Flow per Share calculated?
Operating Cash Flow per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current Operating Cash Flow per Share is $14.79 as of Jun. 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 $421.37 is trading 130.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $183.10.
GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLPC:
Operating Cash Flow per Share: $14.79
GF Value™: $183.10 vs. price of $421.37 (130.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45% above the Industrial Products median (#400 of 2151)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PLPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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