PLPC
Preformed Line Products Co
WATER, SEWER, PIPELINE, COMM & POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION
Preformed Line Products (PLPC) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
$295.07
-5.94 (-1.97%)
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5d:
+17.08%
30d:
-21.39%
90d:
-36.49%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (91%)
Quality Score
52/100
Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
30-Day Fair Range
$292.11 â $386.86
Position: SLIGHTLY LOW
Forward P/E & Valuation
21.1x
CHEAP
vs 27.4x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$480.00
+59.5% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$247.90 / $313.50
Trend: Downtrend
Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
âšī¸ NEUTRAL: PLPC is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At -8.4% expected growth, valuation appears cheap. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.
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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$450.21
Based on 4.8% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$279.54
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PLPC is currently trading at $295.06, which is considered slightly low relative to its 30-day fair value range of $292.11 to $386.86. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 21.1) compared to its historical average (27.4). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 8.4% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 571.7% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLPC is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $247.90, while resistance sits at $313.50.
Market Sentiment: PLPC scores 65/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $480.00 (+59.5%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLPC is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $247.90, while resistance sits at $313.50.
Market Sentiment: PLPC scores 65/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $480.00 (+59.5%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
SLIGHTLY LOW
Historical Trading Range
$292.11 -
$386.86
Company Quality Score
52/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
90.5%
Trading Range & Key Levels
30-Day Trading Range
$292.11 -
$386.86
Current vs Trading Range
SLIGHTLY LOW
Support Level
$247.90
Resistance Level
$313.50
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Nov 12, 2026
Quantitative Signal Breakdown
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (65/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 59.5% below Wall St target ($480.00)
- WARNING: Composite score 52/100 in the bottom quintile â this cohort historically lags the market
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
21.08
Wall Street Target
$480.00
(+59.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
17.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
571.7%
Profit Margin
7.6%
Valuation Discount vs History
-8.4% cheaper
PE vs Historical
21.1 vs 27.4
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-8.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$275.72
(-8%)
2-Year Target
$252.56
(-16%)
3-Year Target
$231.34
(-23%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 21â27)
$300.72
(0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.1, Growth: 5.5%)
$353.88
(+18%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.9, Growth: 5.5%)
$333.43
(+11%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.9, Growth: 5.5%)
$283.41
(-6%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (24x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (21x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 23.97 | Current EPS (TTM): $11.90
Bull Case
$376.56
(+25%)
Analyst growth 20.0%, PE expands to 26.4
Base Case
$342.32
(+14%)
Market implied 20.0%, PE stable at 24.0
Bear Case
$193.98
(-36%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 20.4
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 21.1 to 27.4
Stabilization Target:
$391.27
(+30.0%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+30.0%
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Bullish
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1
Bullish
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Last Tracked
Oct 29, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary:
Preformed Line Products reported Q3 earnings of $18 million with revenue of $209.5 million, surpassing expectations.
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