Preformed Line Products Co (NAS:PLPC) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Preformed Line Products Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co Forward PE Ratio 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.
Preformed Line Products Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Preformed Line Products Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.92
Preformed Line Products Co Quarterly Data
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
19.56
20.92
27.52
PLPC vs EOSE, AMPX, FCEL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Preformed Line Products Co's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Preformed Line Products Co Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 41.47 as of Jun. 29, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1005 out of 1277 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 41.47. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.57. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 41.47 is 101.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1005 out of 1277 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to EOSE and AMPX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1005 out of 1277 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Preformed Line Products Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.57. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 41.47 is 101.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 20.57, based on 1,277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Preformed Line Products Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 41.47 is 101.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Preformed Line Products Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 41.47. 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 $404.71 — trading 138.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 41.47 and 101.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 20.57. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 41.47 as of Jun. 29, 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 $404.71 is trading 138.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $169.69.
GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLPC:
Forward PE Ratio: 41.47
GF Value™: $169.69 vs. price of $404.71 (138.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1005 of 1277)
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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