Preformed Line Products Company
PLPCIndustrialsNASDAQElectrical Equipment & Parts · Last scanned Sep 8, 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 $1.95B market capitalization puts PLPC squarely in small-cap range for its industry. 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
$1.95B
Beta
0.93
P/E (TTM)
44.82
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$8.89
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
9.0%
ROA
6.3%
Cash
$75.9M
Total Debt
$52.1M
Free CF
$19.5M
52W Change
111.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where PLPC stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the September 2, 2026 close, PLPC finished 16.10% above its 150-day moving average ($334.72) and 27.03% above its 200-day moving average ($305.90). 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 September 2, 2026 close, PLPC's RSI(14) was 28.5, 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. Return on equity stands at 9.0%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. 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. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing PLPC's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.