PLPC (Preformed Line Products Co) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.10 (As of Mar. 2026) — 17% Below Median


PLPC Preformed Line Products Co PLPC
79 GF Score
Price $381.69
GF Value $169.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Preformed Line Products Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

Preformed Line Products Co PLPC -0.46% 79 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 0.12. 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 1,723 Industrial Products companies, Preformed Line Products Co ranks better than 91.7% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Preformed Line Products Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.10.

The historical rank and industry rank for Preformed Line Products Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

PLPC' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.06   Med: 0.12   Max: 0.32
Current: 0.1

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Preformed Line Products Co was 0.32. The lowest was 0.06. And the median was 0.12.

PLPC's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than
91.7% of 1723 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.37 vs PLPC: 0.10

As of today (2026-06-24), the Dividend Yield % of Preformed Line Products Co is 0.21%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Preformed Line Products Co was 2.11%. The lowest was 0.21%. And the median was 1.13%.

Preformed Line Products Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.21.

During the past 12 months, Preformed Line Products Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 2.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Preformed Line Products Co was 10.10% per year. The lowest was -9.10% per year. And the median was 0.00% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Preformed Line Products Co (NAS:PLPC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Preformed Line Products Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Preformed Line Products Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Preformed Line Products Co's Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Preformed Line Products Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.11 0.07 0.06 0.11 0.09

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
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.09 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.10

PLPC vs ENVX, ENR, FCEL: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Preformed Line Products Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Preformed Line Products Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Preformed Line Products Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=0.81/ 8.7
=0.09

Preformed Line Products Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.21/ 2.14
=0.10

* 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.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.10 mean?
Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.10 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Preformed Line Products Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #143 out of 1723 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.3%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.10 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.06 to a high of 0.32. The Industrial Products industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 0.10 is 73% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #143 out of 1723 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to ENVX and ENR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #143 out of 1723 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Preformed Line Products Co in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 0.10 is 73% below this benchmark. Historically, Preformed Line Products Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.06 to 0.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.37, Preformed Line Products Co has consistently been below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.37, based on 1,723 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Preformed Line Products Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.10 is 73% below 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Preformed Line Products Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.10, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 0.12. 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 $381.69 — trading 124.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.10, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 73% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.37. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.10 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 $381.69 is trading 124.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $169.69. GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for PLPC:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.10 (17% below median its 10-year median of 0.12)
  • GF Value™: $169.69 vs. price of $381.69 (124.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 73% below the Industrial Products median (#143 of 1723)

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.
79GF Score

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