PLPC (Preformed Line Products Co) Inventory Turnover: 0.81 (As of Mar. 2026)


PLPC Preformed Line Products Co PLPC
79 GF Score
Price $384.31
GF Value $169.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Preformed Line Products Co Inventory Turnover?

Preformed Line Products Co PLPC +0.22% 79 Inventory Turnover is 0.81 as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Preformed Line Products Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $121.1 Mil. Preformed Line Products Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $150.3 Mil. Preformed Line Products Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.81.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Preformed Line Products Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 113.27.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Preformed Line Products Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.85.


Preformed Line Products Co  (NAS:PLPC) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Preformed Line Products Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=150.27/121.058*365 / 4
=113.27

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Preformed Line Products Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=150.27 / 176.278
=0.85

* 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.


Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.


Preformed Line Products Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Preformed Line Products Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Preformed Line Products Co's Inventory Turnover 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.

Preformed Line Products Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Preformed Line Products Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Preformed Line Products Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Preformed Line Products Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Preformed Line Products Co's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=460.799 / ((129.913 + 148.73) / 2 )
=460.799 / 139.3215
=3.31

Preformed Line Products Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=121.058 / ((148.73 + 151.81) / 2 )
=121.058 / 150.27
=0.81

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 0.81 mean?
Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC) has a Inventory Turnover of 0.81 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.81. 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 Inventory Turnover compare to ENVX and ENR?
Preformed Line Products Co's Inventory Turnover of 0.81 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 Inventory Turnover for an Industrial Products company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. Preformed Line Products Co's current Inventory Turnover is 0.81. 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 $384.31 — trading 126.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 0.81. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current Inventory Turnover is 0.81 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 $384.31 is trading 126.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $169.69. GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLPC:

  • Inventory Turnover: 0.81
  • GF Value™: $169.69 vs. price of $384.31 (126.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges P4L:Germany
Address 660 Beta Drive, Mayfield Village, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44143
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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