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Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Preformed Line Products Co's pretax income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $14.3 Mil.
Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $46.3 Mil.
Preformed Line Products Co's pretax margin was 8.13%.
During the past 13 years, Preformed Line Products Co's highest Pretax Margin was 12.30%. The lowest was 6.22%. And the median was 8.15%.
Preformed Line Products Co (NAS:PLPC) Pre-Tax Income Explanation
Preformed Line Products Co's Pretax Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, Preformed Line Products Co's highest Pretax Margin was 12.30%. The lowest was 6.22%. And the median was 8.15%.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co Pre-Tax Income 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 EOSE, AMPX, FCEL: Pre-Tax Income Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Preformed Line Products Co's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's Pre-Tax Income falls into.
Pre-Tax Income 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 $46.3 Mil.
* 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 Pre-Tax Income of $46.3 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $46.3 Mil. Overall, Preformed Line Products Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Preformed Line Products Co's Pre-Tax Income compare to EOSE and AMPX?
Preformed Line Products Co's Pre-Tax Income of $46.3 Mil 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 Pre-Tax Income for an Industrial Products company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. Preformed Line Products Co's current Pre-Tax Income is $46.3 Mil. 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 $171.67, compared to a current price of $326.65 — trading 90.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is $46.3 Mil. Preformed Line Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current Pre-Tax Income is $46.3 Mil 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 $326.65 is trading 90.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $171.67.
GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLPC:
Pre-Tax Income: $46.3 Mil
GF Value™: $171.67 vs. price of $326.65 (90.3% above fair value)
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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