Preformed Line Products CoPLPC +0.22%79 PEG Ratio is 10.04 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 1376% above its 10-year median of 0.68. 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 1,287 Industrial Products companies, Preformed Line Products Co ranks worse than 87.18% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Preformed Line Products Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PLPC'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.34 Med: 0.68 Max: 18.51
Current: 10.04
During the past 13 years, Preformed Line Products Co's highest PEG Ratio was 18.51. The lowest was 0.34. And the median was 0.68.
PLPC's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 87.18% of 1287
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs PLPC: 10.04
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Preformed Line Products Co (NAS:PLPC) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Preformed Line Products Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co PEG 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's PEG Ratio falls into.
* 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC) has a PEG Ratio of 10.04 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. This is 1376% above median its historical median of 0.68. Over the past decade, Preformed Line Products Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 18.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1122 out of 1287 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 87.2%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current PEG Ratio of 10.04 is 1376% above median its 10-year median of 0.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 18.51. The Industrial Products industry median PEG Ratio is 1.89. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 10.04 is 431.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1122 out of 1287 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 PEG Ratio compare to ENVX and ENR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1122 out of 1287 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Preformed Line Products Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.89. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 10.04 is 431.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Preformed Line Products Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.34 to 18.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.68 vs. the industry median of 1.89, 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 PEG Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median PEG Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.89, based on 1,287 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Preformed Line Products Co's current PEG Ratio of 10.04 is 431.2% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Preformed Line Products Co's current PEG Ratio is 10.04, which is 1376% above median its own 10-year median of 0.68. 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 PEG Ratio is 10.04, which is 1376% above median its 10-year median of 0.68 and 431.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.89. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current PEG Ratio is 10.04 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:
PEG Ratio: 10.04 (1376% above median its 10-year median of 0.68)
GF Value™: $169.69 vs. price of $384.31 (126.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 431.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1122 of 1287)
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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