Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)

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Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) is up 94.5% since the beginning of the year. At $401 per share, PLPC is currently trading at its 52-week high. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PLPC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $5,573.

Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) has returned 94.45% so far this year and 162.38% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PLPC has achieved an annualized return of 26.55%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 28, 1999, PLPC's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.76%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.3 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Mar 2023 with a return of +43.8%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -36.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, PLPC closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 12, 2009 with a return of +26.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 15, 2000 at -26.8%.

Preformed Line Products Company has an annualized alpha of 18.81%, beta of 0.82, and R2 of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 28, 1999.

• This stock captured 126.42% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 90.32% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• R2 of 0.12 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

PLPC ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

Preformed Line Products Company provided a 0.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.82 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Preformed Line Products Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Preformed Line Products Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Preformed Line Products Company was 66.36%, occurring on Aug 31, 2015. Recovery took 706 trading sessions.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Preformed Line Products Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Preformed Line Products Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.