PLPC Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
PLPC - Preformed Line Products Co
$250.94
-6.16 (-2.40%)
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HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Mar 12, 2026
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: PLPC trades at premium valuation expecting 5.1% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
📊 HOLD: PLPC trades at premium valuation expecting 5.1% growth. Hold existing positions but don't chase. Wait for better entry.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$431.74
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$268.08
6.4% Margin of Safety
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 21.8x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: PLPC is currently trading at $250.94, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $218.63 to $248.31. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 25.3) compared to its historical average (21.8). At these levels, the market is pricing in 5.1% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLPC is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $233.10, while resistance sits at $260.69.
Market Sentiment: PLPC has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $221.00. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, PLPC is in a uptrend. Immediate support is located at $233.10, while resistance sits at $260.69.
Market Sentiment: PLPC has a strong technical setup (75/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. However, the stock is trading significantly above the average Wall Street target of $221.00. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Fair Price Range
$218.63 -
$248.31
Company Quality Score
61/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
55.7%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (75/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Trading 14.0% above Wall St target ($221.00)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 5.1% growth with 21.2% revenue growth
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$218.63 -
$248.31
Current vs Fair Value
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$233.10
Resistance Level
$260.69
Current Trend
Uptrend
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
25.28
Wall Street Target
$221.00
(-14.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
21.2%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-65.6%
Profit Margin
5.6%
Valuation Premium vs History
+5.1% premium
PE vs Historical
25.3 vs 21.8
STRETCHED
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+5.1%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$270.21
(+5%)
2-Year Target
$283.99
(+11%)
3-Year Target
$298.48
(+16%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 25→22)
PE COMPRESSION
$257.39
(+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 25.3, Growth: 43.6%)
$762.02
(+196%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 22.3, Growth: 43.6%)
$672.19
(+161%)
Bear:
(PE: 19.0, Growth: 43.6%)
$571.36
(+122%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (27x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (25x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 26.75 | Current EPS (TTM): $7.55
Bull Case
$299.21
(+19%)
Analyst growth 34.7%, PE expands to 29.4
Base Case
$272.01
(+8%)
Market implied 34.7%, PE stable at 26.8
Bear Case
$137.32
(-45%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 22.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Last updated: January 31, 2026 8:24 AM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 9:24 AM
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