Preformed Line Products CoPLPC +0.52%79 Equity-to-Asset is 0.72 as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates PLPC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $170.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,070 Industrial Products companies, Preformed Line Products Co ranks better than 75.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Preformed Line Products Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
PLPC'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.61 Med: 0.65 Max: 0.74
Current: 0.72
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Preformed Line Products Co was 0.74. The lowest was 0.61. And the median was 0.65.
PLPC's Equity-to-Asset is ranked better than 75.11% of 3070
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.57
vs PLPC: 0.72
Preformed Line Products Co (NAS:PLPC) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Preformed Line Products Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Preformed Line Products Co's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Preformed Line Products Co Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Preformed Line Products Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.72 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, Preformed Line Products Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.61 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #764 out of 3070 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.72 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.61 to a high of 0.74. The Industrial Products industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 0.72 is 26.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #764 out of 3070 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to EOSE and AMPX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #764 out of 3070 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Preformed Line Products Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 0.72 is 26.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Preformed Line Products Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.61 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.57, 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 0.57, based on 3,070 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Preformed Line Products Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.72 is 26.3% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Preformed Line Products Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.72, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. 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 $170.95, compared to a current price of $346.40 — trading 102.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.72, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 26.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.57. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.72 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 $346.40 is trading 102.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $170.95.
GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLPC:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.72 (11% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: $170.95 vs. price of $346.40 (102.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.3% above the Industrial Products median (#764 of 3070)
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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