Preformed Line Products Company
NASDAQ•PLPC
CEO: Mr. Robert G. Ruhlman
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Electrical Equipment & Parts
Listing Date: 1999-04-28
Preformed Line Products Company, together with its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures products and systems that are used in the construction and maintenance of overhead, ground-mounted, and underground networks for the energy, telecommunication, cable, data communication, and other industries. The company offers optical ground wire products to support, protect, terminate, and splice transmission and distribution lines, as well as bolted, welded, and compressed connectors for substations; and string hardware products, polymer insulators, wildlife protection, substation fittings, and motion control devices. It also provides rugged outside plant closures to protect and support wireline and wireless networks, such as copper cable or fiber optic cable from moisture, environmental hazards, and other contaminants; and hardware assemblies, pole line hardware, plastic products, cable dynamics/vibration solutions, interior/exterior connectors, tools, and urethane solutions that are used by energy, renewable energy, communications, cable, and special industries for various applications. The company serves public and private energy utilities and communication companies, cable operators, governmental agencies, contractors and subcontractors, distributors, and value-added resellers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. It markets its products through a direct sales force, as well as through manufacturing representatives. Preformed Line Products Company was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in Mayfield Village, Ohio.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$1.28B
P/E (TTM)
36.5
45
Dividend Yield
0.3%
52W High
$287.97
52W Low
$128.00
52W Range
Rank21Top 7.6%
6.0
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Strong • 6 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q4 2025 Data
Revenue
$173.11M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$1.72+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$11.79M+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Sales Growth Strong Net sales reached $669.3M in 2025, increasing 13% excluding currency translation effects from prior year.
Backlog Shows Strength Order backlog grew 22% to $232.8M by year-end 2025, signaling robust core market demand moving forward.
Gross Profit Rises Gross profit totaled $208.5M in 2025, marking a 10% increase over the prior year results before expenses.
Liquidity Position Solid Cash balances strong at $83.4M end of 2025; quarterly dividend increased 5% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Risk Factors
Tariff Costs Impact Margins High tariff environment impacted 2025 results, incurring approximately $15.1M in direct tariff costs and $9.0M LIFO charges.
Net Income Declined Net income attributable to shareholders fell 5% to $35.3M in 2025, significantly impacted by one-time termination charges.
Global Economic Uncertainty Continued global economic instability, inflation, and geopolitical risks threaten profitability and future growth opportunities across markets.
Pension Termination Expense Recorded $11.7M non-cash pre-tax charge in Q3 2025 related to the final settlement of the U.S. pension plan.
Outlook
Strategic Acquisitions Complete Completed acquisition of JAP Telecom for $5.8M, strengthening communications market position in South America region.
Focus on Infrastructure Needs Positioned to capture growth from digitalization, electrification, and upgrading aging energy and communication infrastructure globally.
R&D Investment Continues Committed to technical leadership via continuous research and development, resulting in numerous issued patents protecting technology.
Liquidity Supports Future Expect operating cash flows and existing capacity sufficient to meet 2026 funding needs and planned capital expenditures.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$2.61B
$1.41B
$1.38B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
58.4%
46.6%
34.5%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RDW | $1.58B | -7.2 | -29.1% | 16.0% |
| THR | $1.53B | 26.0 | 11.4% | 21.2% |
| GRC | $1.52B | 28.6 | 13.3% | 38.1% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
5.2%
Steady Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
-9.9%
Declining Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:Apr 29, 2026
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