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Preformed Line Products CoFRA:P4L -1.03%66 EV-to-EBIT is 38.76 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 296% above its 10-year median of 9.79. GuruFocus rates FRA:P4L with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €143.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,377 Industrial Products companies, Preformed Line Products Co ranks worse than 72.57% on this metric.
Preformed Line Products Co (FRA:P4L) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Preformed Line Products Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,599.1 Mil.
Preformed Line Products Co's EBIT 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 €50.5 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Preformed Line Products Co's current Enterprise Value is €1,958.0 Mil.
Preformed Line Products Co's EBIT 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 €50.5 Mil.
* 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 (FRA:P4L) has a EV-to-EBIT of 38.76 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. This is 296% above median its historical median of 9.79. Over the past decade, Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.86 to 40.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1725 out of 2377 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 72.6%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 38.76 is 296% above median its 10-year median of 9.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.86 to a high of 40.66. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.03. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 38.76 is 93.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1725 out of 2377 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Preformed Line Products Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to ENR and TE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1725 out of 2377 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Preformed Line Products Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 20.03. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 38.76 is 93.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Preformed Line Products Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.86 to 40.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.79 vs. the industry median of 20.03, Preformed Line Products Co has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 20.03, based on 2,377 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Preformed Line Products Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 38.76 is 93.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 20.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Preformed Line Products Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 38.76, which is 296% above median its own 10-year median of 9.79. 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 (FRA:P4L) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €143.90, compared to a current price of €386.00 — trading 168.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 38.76, which is 296% above median its 10-year median of 9.79 and 93.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 20.03. Preformed Line Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (FRA:P4L), the current EV-to-EBIT is 38.76 as of Aug. 09, 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 (FRA:P4L) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Preformed Line Products Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €386.00 is trading 168.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €143.90.
GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:P4L:
EV-to-EBIT: 38.76 (296% above median its 10-year median of 9.79)
GF Value™: €143.90 vs. price of €386.00 (168.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 93.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1725 of 2377)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:P4L 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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