Preformed Line Products CoPLPC -6.21%79 Debt-to-Equity is 0.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 0.21. GuruFocus rates PLPC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $170.48 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,674 Industrial Products companies, Preformed Line Products Co ranks better than 73.67% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Preformed Line Products Co's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
PLPC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.21 Max: 0.33
Current: 0.1
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Preformed Line Products Co was 0.33. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.21.
PLPC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 73.67% of 2674
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.28
vs PLPC: 0.10
Preformed Line Products Co (NAS:PLPC) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Preformed Line Products Co Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
PLPC vs EOSE, AMPX, FCEL: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Preformed Line Products Co's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (PLPC) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 0.21. Over the past decade, Preformed Line Products Co's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #704 out of 2674 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 26.3%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 0.33. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 0.10 is 64.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #704 out of 2674 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Debt-to-Equity compare to EOSE and AMPX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #704 out of 2674 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Preformed Line Products Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 0.10 is 64.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Preformed Line Products Co's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.09 to 0.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.21 vs. the industry median of 0.28, Preformed Line Products Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Industrial Products companies is 0.28, based on 2,674 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Preformed Line Products Co's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.10 is 64.3% below 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Preformed Line Products Co's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 0.21. 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 $170.48, compared to a current price of $368.55 — trading 116.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 0.21 and 64.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.28. Preformed Line Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.10 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 $368.55 is trading 116.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $170.48.
GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLPC:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.10 (52% below median its 10-year median of 0.21)
GF Value™: $170.48 vs. price of $368.55 (116.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.3% below the Industrial Products median (#704 of 2674)
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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