PL (Planet Labs PBC) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $0.00 (As of Aug. 17, 2026)

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PL Planet Labs PBC PL
61 GF Score
Price $24.69
GF Value $4.99
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Planet Labs PBC Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF?

Planet Labs PBC PL -0.24% 61 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.00 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates PL with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.99 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 195 Aerospace & Defense companies, Planet Labs PBC ranks worse than 512820% on this metric.

Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.

As of today (2026-08-17), Planet Labs PBC's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.00. The stock price of Planet Labs PBC is $24.69. Therefore, Planet Labs PBC's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 0.0.

The historical rank and industry rank for Planet Labs PBC's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:

PL's Price-to-Projected-FCF is not ranked *
in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Industry Median: 3.05
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Projected-FCF only.

Planet Labs PBC  (NYSE:PL) Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Explanation

The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.

Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.

Planet Labs PBC's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as

Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF=Share Price/Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=24.69/
=

* 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.


Planet Labs PBC Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms


Planet Labs PBC Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Planet Labs PBC's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can be seen below:

* 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.

Planet Labs PBC Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Chart

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PL vs DPC, AVAV, LOAR: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison

For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Planet Labs PBC's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-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.


Planet Labs PBC Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Aerospace & Defense Industry

For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Planet Labs PBC's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Planet Labs PBC's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.


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Planet Labs PBC Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Calculation

Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.

The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.

This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF = ( Growth Multiple * Free Cash Flow (6 year avg) + 0.8 * Total Stockholders Equity (most recent) ) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)

In the case of negative Total Stockholders Equity, the following formula is used (see Explanation section below for the reason):

Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF = ( Growth Multiple * Free Cash Flow (6 year avg) + Total Stockholders Equity (most recent) / 0.8 ) / Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average)


What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.00 mean?
Planet Labs PBC (PL) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $0.00 as of Aug. 17, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Planet Labs PBC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #999999 out of 195 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
Is Planet Labs PBC's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Planet Labs PBC's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #999999 out of 195 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Planet Labs PBC has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planet Labs PBC's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to DPC and AVAV?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Planet Labs PBC ranks #999999 out of 195 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Planet Labs PBC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 3.05. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.05, based on 195 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Planet Labs PBC and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 3.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Planet Labs PBC's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Planet Labs PBC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planet Labs PBC (PL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.99, compared to a current price of $24.69 — trading 394.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.00. Planet Labs PBC's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Planet Labs PBC (PL), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $0.00 as of Aug. 17, 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 Planet Labs PBC (PL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planet Labs PBC stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $24.69 is trading 394.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.99. GuruFocus considers Planet Labs PBC to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PL:

  • Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $0.00
  • GF Value™: $4.99 vs. price of $24.69 (394.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the PL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Planet Labs PBC Business Description

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Address 645 Harrison Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94107
Planet Labs PBC is an Earth-imaging company. It uses space to help life on Earth by imaging the world every day and making change visible, accessible, and actionable. Its platform includes imagery, insights, and machine learning that empower companies, governments, and communities around the world to make timely decisions about the evolving world. Its solutions are Broad Area Management. Its products are Planet Monitoring, Planet Tasking, Planet Analytic Feeds, Planetary Variables, Planet Basemaps, Planet Insights, and Platform Pricing. The group provides solutions to the Agriculture Science Program, Energy & Infrastructure, Forestry & Land Use, Mapping, Sustainability, Maritime, Civil Government, U.S. State and Local, Europe, Planet Federal, Defense & Intelligence, and Armed Services.
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