Preformed Line Products Company
PLPCIndustrialsNASDAQElectrical Equipment & Parts · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframePreformed Line Products Company designs and manufactures products and systems employed in the construction and maintenance of overhead, ground-mounted, and underground networks in the United States,. The company carries a $1.61B market cap, placing it firmly in the small-cap category. The company offers energy products for supporting, protecting, terminating, and splicing transmission, and distribution lines, as well as bolted, welded, and compressed connectors for substations; optical ground wire and all dielectric self-supporting fiber optic cables; and string hardware products, polymer insulators, wildlife protection, substation fittings, and motion control devices like spacer dampers.
Market Cap
$1.61B
Beta
0.90
P/E (TTM)
37.13
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$8.87
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
9.0%
ROA
6.3%
Cash
$75.9M
Total Debt
$52.1M
Free CF
$19.5M
52W Change
44.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PLPC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 20, 2026 close, PLPC finished 1.92% below its 150-day moving average ($366.01) and 6.33% above its 200-day moving average ($337.63). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is PLPC overbought or oversold?
At the October 20, 2026 close, PLPC's RSI(14) was 26.4, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
With $75.9M in cash and $52.1M in debt, PLPC maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Annual free cash flow of $19.5M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 9.0% points to decent capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 6.2% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $637.0M (2022) to $669.3M (2025).
Investors considering Preformed Line Products Company should weigh the typical risks associated with PLPC's sector, size, and financial profile against their own risk tolerance and investment objectives. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing PLPC.