Preformed Line Products CoPLPC -2.21%79 EV-to-FCF is 55.13 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 190% above its 10-year median of 18.99. GuruFocus rates PLPC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $169.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,735 Industrial Products companies, Preformed Line Products Co ranks worse than 72.16% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Preformed Line Products Co's Enterprise Value is $1,913.6 Mil.
Preformed Line Products Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $34.7 Mil. Therefore, Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 55.13.
The historical rank and industry rank for Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
PLPC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -154.32 Med: 18.99 Max: 274.98
Current: 55.13
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Preformed Line Products Co was 274.98. The lowest was -154.32. And the median was 18.99.
PLPC's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 72.16% of 1735
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.71
vs PLPC: 55.13
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 $395.66.
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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Preformed Line Products Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Preformed Line Products Co's current Enterprise Value is $1,913.6 Mil.
Preformed Line Products Co's Free Cash Flow 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 $34.7 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-FCF of 55.13 as of Jun. 27, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. This is 190% above median its historical median of 18.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1252 out of 1735 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 72.2%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current EV-to-FCF of 55.13 is 190% above median its 10-year median of 18.99. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 26.71. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 55.13 is 106.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1252 out of 1735 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-FCF compare to ENVX and ENR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1252 out of 1735 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Preformed Line Products Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 26.71. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 55.13 is 106.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 18.99 vs. the industry median of 26.71, 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-FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 26.71, based on 1,735 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF of 55.13 is 106.4% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 26.71 — 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-FCF is 55.13, which is 190% above median its own 10-year median of 18.99. 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 $395.66 — trading 133.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 55.13, which is 190% above median its 10-year median of 18.99 and 106.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.71. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current EV-to-FCF is 55.13 as of Jun. 27, 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 $395.66 is trading 133.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $169.69.
GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLPC:
EV-to-FCF: 55.13 (190% above median its 10-year median of 18.99)
GF Value™: $169.69 vs. price of $395.66 (133.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1252 of 1735)
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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