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Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/28/2025: PLPC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -26.66% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/28/2025 |
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 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Preformed Line Products Company
Company Overview
History and Background
Preformed Line Products (PLP) was founded in 1947. The company has grown to become a global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of products and services for the energy, communications, and broadband markets. Its initial product was the Guy-Grip dead-end for utility poles.
Core Business Areas
- Energy: Provides hardware and accessories for overhead and underground power transmission and distribution networks, including cable terminations, splices, and support systems.
- Communications: Offers connectivity solutions for communication networks, including fiber optic and copper cabling, closures, and hardware for central office, outside plant, and customer premise applications.
- Broadband: Provides a range of connectivity solutions designed for broadband networks and structured cabling.
Leadership and Structure
Robert G. Ruhlman is the Chairman, President, and CEO. The organizational structure is comprised of global business units, supported by functional departments such as finance, engineering, and sales.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- ARMOR RODSu00ae: Helically formed reinforcing rods that protect conductors from vibration, fatigue, and abrasion. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include AFL, Hubbell, and Thomas & Betts.
- COYOTEu00ae Closure: Fiber optic splice closures used to protect and organize fiber optic cables. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include Corning, CommScope, and Prysmian Group.
- GUY-GRIPu00ae Dead-End: A helically formed dead-end for guy wires and overhead conductors. Market share data is not publicly available. Competitors include MacLean Power Systems, Hubbell, and AFL.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The energy, communications, and broadband infrastructure industries are growing due to increased demand for reliable power and data connectivity. Investment in renewable energy projects and 5G infrastructure are driving market growth.
Positioning
PLP is positioned as a solutions provider for infrastructure development. Its competitive advantages include its innovative product designs, engineering expertise, and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. PLP is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its product offerings and global reach.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Global presence
- Innovative product portfolio
- Established customer relationships
- Engineering Expertise
Weaknesses
- Dependence on infrastructure spending
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Limited direct end-customer presence
- Smaller Market Cap vs Main Competitors
Opportunities
- Growth in renewable energy sector
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Development of new products and services
- Increased demand for 5G infrastructure
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Technological obsolescence
- Regulatory changes affecting the utilities and communication industries.
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HUBB
- CSCO
- COR
Competitive Landscape
PLP competes on product quality, innovation, and customer service. It differentiates itself through its engineering expertise and focus on providing customized solutions.
Major Acquisitions
Dulmison
- Year: 2014
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 15.6
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded PLP's product line and increased its presence in the Australian market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Detailed historical data requires accessing live financial databases.
Future Projections: Future projections are typically available from analyst reports and require live data access.
Recent Initiatives: PLP focuses on expanding its product line and geographic reach through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Summary
Preformed Line Products (PLPC) is a well-established company with a strong market position in the energy, communications, and broadband infrastructure industries. Its innovative products and global presence are key strengths. Economic downturns and increasing competition pose potential threats. PLPC should continue focusing on expanding into emerging markets and developing new product lines.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available public information and is not financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise. Future performance is subject to various risks and uncertainties.
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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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