PLPC (Preformed Line Products Co) Research & Development: $24.9 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


PLPC Preformed Line Products Co PLPC
79 GF Score
Price $381.69
GF Value $169.69
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Preformed Line Products Co Research & Development?

Preformed Line Products Co PLPC -0.46% 79 Research & Development is $24.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Preformed Line Products Co's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.7 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $24.9 Mil.

Preformed Line Products Co  (NAS:PLPC) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Preformed Line Products Co Research & Development Historical Data

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Preformed Line Products Co Research & Development Chart

Preformed Line Products Co Annual Data
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Preformed Line Products Co Quarterly Data
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Preformed Line Products Co Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $24.9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $24.9 Mil mean?
Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC) has a Research & Development of $24.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's Research & Development too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current Research & Development is $24.9 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to ENVX and ENR?
Preformed Line Products Co's Research & Development of $24.9 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 Research & Development for an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. Preformed Line Products Co's current Research & Development is $24.9 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 $169.69, compared to a current price of $381.69 — trading 124.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $24.9 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current Research & Development is $24.9 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 $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:

  • Research & Development: $24.9 Mil
  • GF Value™: $169.69 vs. price of $381.69 (124.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 7 warning signs

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.
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