Preformed Line Products CoPLPC -0.46%79 Quick Ratio is 1.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 1.72. 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 3,079 Industrial Products companies, Preformed Line Products Co ranks better than 64.89% on this metric.
Preformed Line Products Co has a quick ratio of 1.78. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Preformed Line Products Co's Quick Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PLPC'
s Quick Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.39 Med: 1.72 Max: 2.18
Current: 1.78
During the past 13 years, Preformed Line Products Co's highest Quick Ratio was 2.18. The lowest was 1.39. And the median was 1.72.
PLPC's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 64.89% of 3079
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.39
vs PLPC: 1.78
Preformed Line Products Co (NAS:PLPC) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Preformed Line Products Co Quick Ratio Related Terms
Preformed Line Products Co Quick 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 Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's Quick Ratio falls into.
Preformed Line Products Co Quick Ratio Calculation
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
* 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 Quick Ratio of 1.78 as of Mar. 2026. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.72. Over the past decade, Preformed Line Products Co's Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.39 to 2.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1081 out of 3079 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 35.1%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's Quick Ratio too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.78 is near median its 10-year median of 1.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 2.18. The Industrial Products industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 1.78 is 28.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1081 out of 3079 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above 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 Quick Ratio compare to ENVX and ENR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #1081 out of 3079 companies for Quick Ratio. This puts Preformed Line Products Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.39. Preformed Line Products Co's value of 1.78 is 28.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Preformed Line Products Co's own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.39 to 2.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.72 vs. the industry median of 1.39, 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 Quick Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Quick Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 1.39, based on 3,079 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Preformed Line Products Co's current Quick Ratio of 1.78 is 28.1% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Preformed Line Products Co's current Quick Ratio is 1.78, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.72. 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 Quick Ratio is 1.78, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.72 and 28.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.39. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current Quick Ratio is 1.78 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:
Quick Ratio: 1.78 (near median its 10-year median of 1.72)
GF Value™: $169.69 vs. price of $381.69 (124.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.1% above the Industrial Products median (#1081 of 3079)
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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