Preformed Line Products CoPLPC +0.22%79 PB Ratio is 3.97 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 213% above its 10-year median of 1.27. 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 2,986 Industrial Products companies, Preformed Line Products Co ranks worse than 70.6% on this metric.
Preformed Line Products Co stock PB Ratio (=3.97) is close to 10-year high of 3.97.
The historical rank and industry rank for Preformed Line Products Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PLPC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 1.27 Max: 3.97
Current: 3.97
During the past 13 years, Preformed Line Products Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.97. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 1.27.
PLPC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 70.6% of 2986
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.32
vs PLPC: 3.97
During the past 12 months, Preformed Line Products Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Preformed Line Products Co was 15.20% per year. The lowest was -2.30% per year. And the median was 7.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Preformed Line Products Co (NAS:PLPC) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Preformed Line Products Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co PB Ratio 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Preformed Line Products Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC) has a PB Ratio of 3.97 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. This is 213% above median its historical median of 1.27. Over the past decade, Preformed Line Products Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 3.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #2108 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 70.6%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's PB Ratio too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current PB Ratio of 3.97 is 213% above median its 10-year median of 1.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 3.97. The Industrial Products industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 3.97 is 71.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #2108 out of 2986 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to ENVX and ENR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #2108 out of 2986 companies for PB Ratio. This places Preformed Line Products Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.32. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 3.97 is 71.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Preformed Line Products Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 3.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.27 vs. the industry median of 2.32, 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 PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.32, based on 2,986 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Preformed Line Products Co's current PB Ratio of 3.97 is 71.1% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Preformed Line Products Co's current PB Ratio is 3.97, which is 213% above median its own 10-year median of 1.27. 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 PB Ratio is 3.97, which is 213% above median its 10-year median of 1.27 and 71.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.32. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current PB Ratio is 3.97 as of Jun. 25, 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:
PB Ratio: 3.97 (213% above median its 10-year median of 1.27)
GF Value™: $169.69 vs. price of $384.31 (126.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 71.1% above the Industrial Products median (#2108 of 2986)
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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