PLPC Preformed Line Products PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The P/E ratio for Preformed Line Products stock stands at 17.05 as of May 9, 2025. This results from the current EPS of $7.96 and stock price of $135.7. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous 4 quarters.
PLPC PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Preformed Line Products has been 15.09. The current 17.05 price-to-earnings ratio is 13% more than the historical average. In the past ten years, PLPC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2015 quarter at 33.68, with a price of $42.1 and an EPS of $1.25. The Jun 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 6.62, with a price of $61.5 and an EPS of $9.29.
Preformed Line Products PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 76.39% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -64.15% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.9 | 62.5% | $127.79 | $7.56 |
| 2023 | 10.4 | 37.75% | $133.86 | $12.87 |
| 2022 | 7.55 | -15.07% | $83.29 | $11.03 |
| 2021 | 8.89 | -21.4% | $64.7 | $7.28 |
| 2020 | 11.31 | -13.2% | $68.44 | $6.05 |
| 2019 | 13.03 | 26.87% | $60.35 | $4.63 |
| 2018 | 10.27 | -64.15% | $54.25 | $5.28 |
| 2017 | 28.65 | 45.43% | $71.05 | $2.48 |
| 2016 | 19.7 | -41.51% | $58.12 | $2.95 |
| 2015 | 33.68 | 47.33% | $42.1 | $1.25 |
| 2014 | 22.86 | 20% | $54.63 | $2.39 |
| 2013 | 19.05 | 76.39% | $73.16 | $3.84 |
| 2012 | 10.8 | 6.61% | $59.42 | $5.5 |
| 2011 | 10.13 | -23.66% | $59.66 | $5.89 |
| 2010 | 13.27 | 35.13% | $58.53 | $4.41 |
Preformed Line Products PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 17.6 | 4.14% | $140.09 | $7.96 |
| Dec 2024 | 16.9 | -11.05% | $127.79 | $7.56 |
| Sep 2024 | 19 | 25.83% | $128.08 | $6.74 |
| Jun 2024 | 15.1 | 22.96% | $124.54 | $8.25 |
| Mar 2024 | 12.28 | 18.08% | $128.67 | $10.48 |
| Dec 2023 | 10.4 | -4.67% | $133.86 | $12.87 |
| Sep 2023 | 10.91 | -0.55% | $162.58 | $14.9 |
| Jun 2023 | 10.97 | 10.25% | $156.1 | $14.23 |
| Mar 2023 | 9.95 | 31.79% | $128.04 | $12.87 |
| Dec 2022 | 7.55 | 0.94% | $83.29 | $11.03 |
| Sep 2022 | 7.48 | 12.99% | $71.15 | $9.51 |
| Jun 2022 | 6.62 | -13.12% | $61.5 | $9.29 |
| Mar 2022 | 7.62 | -14.29% | $63.42 | $8.32 |
| Dec 2021 | 8.89 | -17.46% | $64.7 | $7.28 |
| Sep 2021 | 10.77 | -5.94% | $65.04 | $6.04 |
PLPC average PE ratio chart
Currently, PLPC's PE ratio is above its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
PLPC PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks APH and GLW, PLPC's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PLPC Preformed Line Products Co | 17.45 | $686.18M |
| BDC Belden Inc | 21.35 | $4.44B |
| APH Amphenol Corp | 39.08 | $102.1B |
| GLW Corning Inc | 90.04 | $40.1B |
| CLFD Clearfield Inc | N/A | $502.76M |
| OCC Optical Cable Corp | N/A | $26.24M |
| RFIL R F Industries Ltd | N/A | $43.11M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Preformed Line Products's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for PLPC stock as of May 9, 2025, stands at 17.05.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Preformed Line Products (PLPC)?
As an average over the last 3 years, PLPC stock has a PE ratio of 12.06.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Preformed Line Products (PLPC)?
As an average over the last 5 years, PLPC stock has a PE ratio of 11.07.
What is the highest PE ratio for PLPC?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 33.68 and it was in the Dec 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PLPC compare to its historical average?
PLPC's price to earnings ratio is currently 13% above its 10-year historical average.
How is PLPC's PE ratio calculated (Preformed Line Products PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 9, 2025), Preformed Line Products's stock price is $135.7. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $7.96. Therefore, Preformed Line Products's price to earnings ratio for today is 17.05. PE RATIO(17.05) = STOCK PRICE($135.7) / TTM EPS($7.96)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.