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Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US7404441047

CUSIP

740444104

IPO Date

Apr 28, 1999

Highlights

Market Cap

$684.61M

EPS (TTM)

$7.50

PE Ratio

18.32

Total Revenue (TTM)

$601.35M

Gross Profit (TTM)

$194.35M

EBITDA (TTM)

$68.97M

Year Range

$108.51 - $154.68

Short %

4.46%

Short Ratio

2.78

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Performance

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Returns By Period

Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) returned 6.51% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.07% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, PLPC delivered an annualized return of 14.27%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.45%.


PLPC

YTD

6.51%

1M

-4.71%

6M

-3.36%

1Y

3.07%

5Y*

23.07%

10Y*

14.27%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-3.77%

1M

3.72%

6M

-5.60%

1Y

8.55%

5Y*

14.11%

10Y*

10.45%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of PLPC, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
202517.91%-13.40%7.53%-1.80%-1.22%6.51%
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%-7.66%2.34%-6.96%6.70%-9.01%2.78%-4.34%
2020-9.49%-10.66%2.53%-0.30%-0.10%1.17%-1.50%10.45%-10.10%12.95%10.21%13.18%15.14%
20192.30%7.57%-11.07%6.62%-16.63%18.54%4.05%-11.29%6.91%0.02%31.69%-15.78%12.87%
20183.96%-17.70%7.41%3.32%14.57%15.48%-1.10%-6.95%-13.98%-9.82%1.52%-15.13%-22.73%
2017-6.06%-15.71%13.78%1.50%-9.31%-2.87%4.95%7.25%29.18%5.66%17.41%-14.67%23.97%
2016-10.17%-13.54%12.30%14.92%4.07%-7.07%21.00%-10.25%-3.41%2.02%30.03%4.24%40.62%
2015-12.48%-3.89%-7.90%-0.43%-9.51%-0.10%-8.64%-12.07%23.28%14.40%-1.48%1.02%-21.38%
2014-7.76%-7.97%10.69%-12.82%-12.27%3.04%0.67%5.00%-6.93%8.02%-17.21%16.22%-24.29%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of PLPC is 57, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of PLPC is 5757
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of PLPC is 5656
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of PLPC is 5555
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of PLPC is 5252
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of PLPC is 6262
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of PLPC is 6262
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Preformed Line Products Company Sharpe ratios as of May 10, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 0.08
  • 5-Year: 0.53
  • 10-Year: 0.33
  • All Time: 0.25

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Preformed Line Products Company compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.


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Dividends

Dividend History

Preformed Line Products Company provided a 0.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.80 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.


0.60%0.80%1.00%1.20%1.40%1.60%1.80%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.8020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$0.80$0.80$0.80$0.60$0.80$0.80$0.80$0.80$0.80$0.80$0.80$0.80

Dividend yield

0.59%0.63%0.60%0.72%1.24%1.17%1.33%1.47%1.13%1.38%1.90%1.46%

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
2025$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.40
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
2020$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
2019$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.80
2018$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.80
2017$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
2016$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
2015$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
2014$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 0.59%, 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 10.67%, 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 24.67%.


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
-45.19%Apr 5, 2011126Oct 3, 2011386Apr 18, 2013512
-39.35%Jul 19, 202376Nov 2, 2023

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

0.0

Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Preformed Line Products Company, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 37.7% positive surprise.


1.002.003.004.0020212022202320242025
2.33
Actual
Estimate

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 18.3. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

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 0.0. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected 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 1.1. 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 1.6. 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