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Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US7404441047
CUSIP
740444104
IPO Date
Apr 28, 1999

Highlights

Market Cap
$1.34B
Enterprise Value
$1.25B
EPS (TTM)
$7.13
PE Ratio
37.98
PEG Ratio
6.98
Total Revenue (TTM)
$669.34M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$208.54M
EBITDA (TTM)
$55.14M
Year Range
$128.00 - $287.97
ROA (TTM)
5.40%
ROE (TTM)
7.42%

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Preformed Line Products Company

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Preformed Line Products Company, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) has returned 31.11% so far this year and 94.18% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PLPC has achieved an annualized return of 23.81%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Preformed Line Products Company

1D
2.65%
1M
6.74%
YTD
31.11%
6M
38.31%
1Y
94.18%
3Y*
29.00%
5Y*
32.33%
10Y*
23.81%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 28, 1999, PLPC's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.64%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.6 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202621.52%1.08%6.74%31.11%
202517.91%-13.40%7.53%-1.80%3.84%12.04%-3.31%23.81%2.66%8.25%-3.23%0.71%62.61%
2024-8.53%12.46%-6.41%-5.79%11.00%-7.29%10.88%-13.01%6.80%-3.82%10.59%-6.05%-3.93%
20236.31%0.95%43.82%-2.94%23.68%1.69%11.15%-2.32%-3.96%-16.75%-7.93%7.42%61.77%
2022-6.28%-8.06%13.76%-5.88%4.18%-0.47%-2.76%30.10%-8.29%11.55%18.86%-11.71%29.93%
2021-6.06%14.11%-6.01%-3.71%12.42%-0.03%-7.65%2.34%-6.96%6.70%-9.01%2.78%-4.34%

Benchmark Metrics

Preformed Line Products Company has an annualized alpha of 17.58%, beta of 0.81, and R² of 0.12 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 29, 1999.

  • This stock captured 123.63% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 92.11% 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.

Alpha
17.58%
Beta
0.81
0.12
Upside Capture
123.63%
Downside Capture
92.11%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

PLPC ranks 89 for risk / return — in the top 89% 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.


PLPC Risk / Return Rank: 8989
Overall Rank
PLPC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9191
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PLPC Sortino Ratio Rank: 8888
Sortino Ratio Rank
PLPC Omega Ratio Rank: 8585
Omega Ratio Rank
PLPC Calmar Ratio Rank: 9090
Calmar Ratio Rank
PLPC Martin Ratio Rank: 9191
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


PLPCBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.16

0.90

+1.27

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.70

1.39

+1.31

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.34

1.21

+0.13

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

4.06

1.40

+2.66

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

12.18

6.61

+5.57

Explore PLPC risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Preformed Line Products Company provided a 0.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.81 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 3 consecutive years.


0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.8020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.81$0.80$0.80$0.80$0.60$0.80$0.80$0.80$0.80$0.80$0.80$0.80

Dividend yield

0.30%0.39%0.63%0.60%0.72%1.24%1.17%1.33%1.47%1.13%1.38%1.90%

Monthly Dividends

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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.21
2025$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.80
2024$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.80
2023$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.80
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.60
2021$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.80

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Preformed Line Products Company has a dividend yield of 0.30%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.

Payout Ratio

Preformed Line Products Company has a payout ratio of 11.67%, which is below the market average. This means Preformed Line Products Company returns a smaller proportion of its earnings to shareholders as dividends, suggesting it retains a higher portion for reinvestment, growth, or debt payment.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

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 current Preformed Line Products Company drawdown is 3.44%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-66.36%Nov 7, 2013456Aug 31, 2015706Jun 20, 20181162
-59.49%Jun 25, 2018436Mar 18, 2020675Nov 18, 20221111
-56.52%Sep 22, 2008115Mar 6, 2009467Jan 11, 2011582
-49.88%Jun 23, 1999185Mar 15, 2000300May 23, 2001485
-45.19%Apr 5, 2011126Oct 3, 2011386Apr 18, 2013512

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

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.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

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.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for PLPC, comparing it with other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, PLPC has a P/E ratio of 38.0. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for PLPC compared to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. PLPC currently has a PEG ratio of 7.0. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PLPC relative to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, PLPC has a P/S ratio of 2.0. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PLPC in comparison with other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, PLPC has a P/B value of 2.8. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items