Preformed Line Products Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $55.2 Mil. Preformed Line Products Co's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $215.1 Mil.
Preformed Line Products Co (NAS:PLPC) Gross Profit Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Preformed Line Products Co had a gross margin of 31.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Preformed Line Products Co Gross Profit Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 $215.1 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC) has a Gross Profit of $215.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's Gross Profit too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current Gross Profit is $215.1 Mil. 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 Gross Profit compare to EOSE and AMPX?
Preformed Line Products Co's Gross Profit of $215.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for an Industrial Products company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. Preformed Line Products Co's current Gross Profit is $215.1 Mil. 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 $170.62, compared to a current price of $326.45 — trading 91.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $215.1 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current Gross Profit is $215.1 Mil 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 $326.45 is trading 91.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $170.62.
GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLPC:
Gross Profit: $215.1 Mil
GF Value™: $170.62 vs. price of $326.45 (91.3% above fair value)
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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