PLPC (Preformed Line Products Co) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -374.05% (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


PLPC Preformed Line Products Co PLPC
79 GF Score
Price $384.31
GF Value $169.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Preformed Line Products Co Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

Preformed Line Products Co PLPC +0.22% 79 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -374.05% as of Jun. 24, 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.

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based).

Note: Discounted FCF model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-24), Preformed Line Products Co's Predictability Rank is 3.5-Stars. Preformed Line Products Co's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted FCF model is $265.94 and current share price is $384.31. Consequently,

Preformed Line Products Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) using Discounted FCF model is -374.05%.

PLPC vs ENVX, ENR, FCEL: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Preformed Line Products Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


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Preformed Line Products Co Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Calculation

Preformed Line Products Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)
=(81.07-384.31)/81.07
=-374.05 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted FCF model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Earnings model except free cash flow are used in the calculation instead of earnings per share.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -374.05% mean?
Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -374.05% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -374.05%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) compare to ENVX and ENR?
Preformed Line Products Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -374.05% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for an Industrial Products company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co. Preformed Line Products Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -374.05%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -374.05%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -374.05% as of Jun. 24, 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:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -374.05%
  • 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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