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Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: PLPC (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
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Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $
1 Year Target Price $
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -29.87% | Avg. Invested days 29 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 785.50M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 20.15 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 20.15 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.76 | 52 Weeks Range 108.51 - 161.39 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 108.51 - 161.39 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.50% | Basic EPS (TTM) 7.89 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 6.49% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.63% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.58% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.2% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 20.15 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 772987692 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.31 |
Enterprise Value 772987692 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.31 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.29 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.27 | Shares Outstanding 4940260 | Shares Floating 2561330 |
Shares Outstanding 4940260 | Shares Floating 2561330 | ||
Percent Insiders 51.09 | Percent Institutions 48.12 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Preformed Line Products Company
Company Overview
History and Background
Preformed Line Products (PLP) was founded in 1947. It has evolved from pioneering helical formed wire products to a global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of cable anchoring and control hardware systems, fiber optic and copper splice closures, and high-speed cross-connect devices.
Core Business Areas
- Communications: Encompasses products used for fiber optic and copper cable networks, including closures, connectors, and hardware for aerial, underground, and inside-the-plant applications.
- Energy: Focuses on products for overhead and underground power transmission and distribution, including conductor support, protection, and termination hardware.
- Specialty: Covers products for solar power applications, including wire management and grounding solutions, and other specialized hardware.
Leadership and Structure
The company's leadership includes Robert G. Ruhlman (Chairman, President and CEO). The organizational structure includes various departments such as engineering, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- ARMOR RODSu00ae: These protect conductors from vibration and abrasion. PLP has a significant market share in this segment, but detailed figures are not publicly available. Competitors include MacLean Power Systems and Hubbell Power Systems. A substantial part of power grid infrastructure revenue originates here.
- COYOTEu00ae Closures: Fiber optic splice closures used in communication networks. Market share data is not precisely known. Competitors include CommScope and Corning Optical Communications. Represents a significant portion of the Communications segment revenue.
- GUY-GRIPu00ae dead-ends: Used to securely terminate strand for overhead transmission lines, distribution lines, antenna and communications towers. Competitors include AFL and Hubbell. Revenue data is not precisely known
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industry includes manufacturers of transmission and distribution hardware, telecommunications infrastructure and renewable energy support components. Driven by infrastructure investment, upgrades of existing networks, and expansion of renewable energy projects.
Positioning
PLP is positioned as a reliable provider of high-quality hardware solutions with a strong reputation for innovation and customer service. Their competitive advantage lies in their established relationships and quality products.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for PLP's products spans across power grid infrastructure, telecommunications network build-outs, and solar energy development. The total market value is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. PLP holds a meaningful, but not dominant, position within the TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established reputation for quality
- Strong customer relationships
- Broad product portfolio
- Global presence
Weaknesses
- Reliance on infrastructure spending
- Potential for raw material price volatility
- Dependence on a few major customers
- Limited brand recognition outside core markets
Opportunities
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Development of new products for renewable energy
- Strategic acquisitions
- Increasing demand for fiber optic infrastructure
Threats
- Competition from larger players
- Economic downturns impacting infrastructure projects
- Technological advancements rendering products obsolete
- Regulatory changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HUBB
- CSCO
- COR
Competitive Landscape
PLP faces competition from larger, more diversified players. Its advantages include specialized products and a strong reputation for quality.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: PLP has experienced moderate growth over the past years, driven by demand for infrastructure upgrades and telecommunications build-outs.
Future Projections: Analysts expect moderate growth in the coming years, driven by increased demand for fiber optic infrastructure and renewable energy solutions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include the development of new products for renewable energy and expansion into emerging markets.
Summary
Preformed Line Products is a stable company with a long history in infrastructure hardware. Its strengths lie in its established reputation and specialized product lines. However, it faces competition and must adapt to technological changes. Its growth is closely tied to infrastructure spending, and it should explore new markets and renewable energy opportunities.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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Disclaimers:
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About Preformed Line Products Company
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Mayfield, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1999-04-28 | CEO - | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Electrical Equipment & Parts | Full time employees 3401 | Website https://plp.com |
Full time employees 3401 | Website https://plp.com | ||
Preformed Line Products Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures products and systems that are used in the construction and maintenance of overhead, ground-mounted, and underground networks for the energy, telecommunication, cable, data communication, and other industries. The company offers optical ground wire products to support, protect, terminate, and splice transmission and distribution lines, as well as bolted, welded, and compressed connectors for substations; all dielectric self-supporting fiber optic cables to monitor and control power networks; and string hardware products, polymer insulators, wildlife protection, substation fittings, and motion control devices. It also provides rugged outside plant closures to protect and support wireline and wireless networks, such as fiber optic cable or copper cable from moisture, environmental hazards, and other contaminants; and hardware assemblies, pole line hardware, plastic products, cable dynamics/vibration solutions, interior/exterior connectors, tools, and urethane solutions that are used by energy, renewable energy, communications, cable, and special industries. In addition, the company provides drone inspection services for utility assets, including transmission and distribution power lines, substations, generation facilities, and communications assets, as well as solar framing and electric vehicle offerings. It serves public and private energy utilities and communication companies, cable operators, government agencies, contractors and subcontractors, distributors, and value-added resellers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. The company markets its products through a direct sales force, as well as through manufacturing representatives. Preformed Line Products Company was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in Mayfield Village, Ohio.
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