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During the past 12 months, Preformed Line Products Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -9.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 6.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 20.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Preformed Line Products Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 61.40% per year. The lowest was -39.00% per year. And the median was 13.85% per year.
Preformed Line Products Co (NAS:PLPC) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
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Preformed Line Products Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Preformed Line Products Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
PLPC vs EOSE, AMPX, FCEL: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Preformed Line Products Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's PE Ratio falls into.
Preformed Line Products Co Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Preformed Line Products Co's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.95
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.95 mean?
Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.95 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1616 out of 2418 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.95. The Industrial Products industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50. Preformed Line Products Co's value of $6.95 is 98.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1616 out of 2418 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to EOSE and AMPX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1616 out of 2418 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Preformed Line Products Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50. Preformed Line Products Co's value of $6.95 is 98.6% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Industrial Products company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Industrial Products companies is 3.50, based on 2,418 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Preformed Line Products Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.95 is 98.6% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Preformed Line Products Co's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.95. 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 $345.92 — trading 102.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.95 and 98.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.50. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.95 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 $345.92 is trading 102.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $171.08.
GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLPC:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $6.95
GF Value™: $171.08 vs. price of $345.92 (102.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1616 of 2418)
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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