Preformed Line Products CoPLPC +0.52%79 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 as of Mar. 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 0.70. GuruFocus rates PLPC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $171.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,854 Industrial Products companies, Preformed Line Products Co ranks better than 75.46% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Preformed Line Products Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.10%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Preformed Line Products Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PLPC'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.8 Med: 0.7 Max: 3.1
Current: 0.1
During the past 13 years, Preformed Line Products Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.10%. The lowest was -0.80%. And the median was 0.70%.
PLPC's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 75.46% of 1854
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs PLPC: 0.10
Preformed Line Products Co (NAS:PLPC) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Preformed Line Products Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
PLPC vs EOSE, AMPX, FCEL: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Preformed Line Products Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Preformed Line Products Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preformed Line Products Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Preformed Line Products Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10 mean?
Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 0.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #455 out of 1854 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.5%.
Is Preformed Line Products Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Preformed Line Products Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.10 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.70. Based on the distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #455 out of 1854 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to EOSE and AMPX?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Preformed Line Products Co ranks #455 out of 1854 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Preformed Line Products Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Preformed Line Products Co and its competitors. Preformed Line Products Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 0.70. 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 $171.08, compared to a current price of $346.40 — trading 102.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 0.70. Preformed Line Products Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Preformed Line Products Co (PLPC), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.10 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 $346.40 is trading 102.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $171.08.
GuruFocus considers Preformed Line Products Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PLPC:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.10 (86% below median its 10-year median of 0.70)
GF Value™: $171.08 vs. price of $346.40 (102.5% 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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