Preformed Line Products Co's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.96.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.61.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Preformed Line Products Co was 6.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -9.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 13.90% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Preformed Line Products Co's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
PLPC'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.8 Med: 12.3 Max: 46.1
Current: -9.8
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Preformed Line Products Co was 46.10% per year. The lowest was -30.80% per year. And the median was 12.30% per year.
PLPC's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 71.03% of 2506
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 4.7
vs PLPC: -9.80
Preformed Line Products Co (NAS:PLPC) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Preformed Line Products Co EBIT per Share Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co EBIT per Share 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.
EBIT per Share 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 $9.61
* 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 EBIT per Share of $9.61 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1780 out of 2506 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's EBIT per Share too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current EBIT per Share is $9.61. The Industrial Products industry median EBIT per Share is 4.70. Preformed Line Products Co's value of $9.61 is 104.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1780 out of 2506 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 EBIT per Share compare to ENVX and ENR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1780 out of 2506 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Preformed Line Products Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 4.70. Preformed Line Products Co's value of $9.61 is 104.5% 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 EBIT per Share for an Industrial Products company?
The median EBIT per Share among Industrial Products companies is 4.70, based on 2,506 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT 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 EBIT per Share of $9.61 is 104.5% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EBIT per Share is 4.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Preformed Line Products Co's current EBIT per Share is $9.61. 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 $169.69, compared to a current price of $383.27 — trading 125.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $9.61 and 104.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.70. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current EBIT per Share is $9.61 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 $383.27 is trading 125.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $169.69.
GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLPC:
EBIT per Share: $9.61
GF Value™: $169.69 vs. price of $383.27 (125.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 104.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1780 of 2506)
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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