Preformed Line Products CoPLPC +0.22%79 Median PS Value is $111.10 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 10900% above its 10-year median of 1.01. 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. Among 1,641 Industrial Products companies, Preformed Line Products Co ranks worse than 90.49% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Preformed Line Products Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
PLPC'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72 Med: 1.01 Max: 3.54
Current: 3.46
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Preformed Line Products Co was 3.54. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.01.
PLPC's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked worse than 90.49% of 1641
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.14
vs PLPC: 3.46
Preformed Line Products Co (NAS:PLPC) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Preformed Line Products Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
384.31
/
111.10
=
3.46
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co Median PS Value 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.
PLPC vs ENVX, ENR, FCEL: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Preformed Line Products Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.7864.
Preformed Line Products Co's Revenue per Share 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 $141.27.
* 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 (PLPC) has a Median PS Value of $111.10 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. This is 10900% above median its historical median of 1.01. Over the past decade, Preformed Line Products Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.72 to 3.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1485 out of 1641 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 90.5%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's Median PS Value too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current Median PS Value of $111.10 is 10900% above median its 10-year median of 1.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 3.54. The Industrial Products industry median Median PS Value is 1.14. Preformed Line Products Co's value of $111.10 is 9645.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1485 out of 1641 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 Median PS Value compare to ENVX and ENR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1485 out of 1641 companies for Median PS Value. This places Preformed Line Products Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.14. Preformed Line Products Co's value of $111.10 is 9645.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Preformed Line Products Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.72 to 3.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.01 vs. the industry median of 1.14, Preformed Line Products Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for an Industrial Products company?
The median Median PS Value among Industrial Products companies is 1.14, based on 1,641 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Preformed Line Products Co's current Median PS Value of $111.10 is 9645.6% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Preformed Line Products Co's current Median PS Value is $111.10, which is 10900% above median its own 10-year median of 1.01. 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 Median PS Value is $111.10, which is 10900% above median its 10-year median of 1.01 and 9645.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.14. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current Median PS Value is $111.10 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:
Median PS Value: $111.10 (10900% above median its 10-year median of 1.01)
GF Value™: $169.69 vs. price of $384.31 (126.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9645.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1485 of 1641)
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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