Preformed Line Products CoPLPC +0.52%79 EV-to-OCF is 22.65 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 11.19. GuruFocus rates PLPC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $170.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,069 Industrial Products companies, Preformed Line Products Co ranks worse than 66.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
PLPC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.77 Med: 11.19 Max: 34.14
Current: 22.65
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Preformed Line Products Co was 34.14. The lowest was 5.77. And the median was 11.19.
PLPC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 66.57% of 3069
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 12.17
vs PLPC: 22.65
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Preformed Line Products Co (NAS:PLPC) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Preformed Line Products Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Preformed Line Products Co's share price for today is $346.40.
Preformed Line Products Co's 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 $6.950.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Preformed Line Products Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Preformed Line Products Co's current Enterprise Value is $1,672.8 Mil.
Preformed Line Products Co's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $73.9 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 (PLPC) has a EV-to-OCF of 22.65 as of Jul. 11, 2026. This is 102% above median its historical median of 11.19. Over the past decade, Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.77 to 34.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #2043 out of 3069 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current EV-to-OCF of 22.65 is 102% above median its 10-year median of 11.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.77 to a high of 34.14. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 12.17. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 22.65 is 86.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #2043 out of 3069 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 EV-to-OCF compare to EOSE and AMPX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #2043 out of 3069 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Preformed Line Products Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 12.17. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 22.65 is 86.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Preformed Line Products Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 5.77 to 34.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.19 vs. the industry median of 12.17, 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-OCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Industrial Products companies is 12.17, based on 3,069 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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-OCF of 22.65 is 86.1% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 12.17 — 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-OCF is 22.65, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 11.19. 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 $170.88, compared to a current price of $346.40 — trading 102.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 22.65, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 11.19 and 86.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 12.17. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current EV-to-OCF is 22.65 as of Jul. 11, 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 $346.40 is trading 102.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $170.88.
GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLPC:
EV-to-OCF: 22.65 (102% above median its 10-year median of 11.19)
GF Value™: $170.88 vs. price of $346.40 (102.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.1% above the Industrial Products median (#2043 of 3069)
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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