Preformed Line [PLPC] vs Vertiv Holdings [VRT] Detailed Stock Comparison
Preformed Line
NASDAQ
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Vertiv Holdings
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Preformed Line wins in 11 metrics, Vertiv Holdings wins in 9 metrics, with 0 ties. Preformed Line appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Preformed Line | Vertiv Holdings | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 17.98 | 67.73 | Preformed Line |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 1.64 | 17.13 | Preformed Line |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 9.70 | 101.76 | Preformed Line |
| PEG Ratio | -0.44 | 40.76 | Preformed Line |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.30 | 29.38 | Preformed Line |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.70% | 8.93% | Vertiv Holdings |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 9.98% | 16.93% | Vertiv Holdings |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 9.98% | 16.93% | Vertiv Holdings |
| Return on Equity | 9.67% | 34.84% | Vertiv Holdings |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.01% | 10.71% | Vertiv Holdings |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $52.83M | $1.14B | Vertiv Holdings |
| Dividend Yield | 0.65% | 0.09% | Preformed Line |
| 1-Year Return | 37.53% | 95.82% | Vertiv Holdings |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.20 | 5.89 | Preformed Line |
| Enterprise Value | $735.67M | $54.95B | Vertiv Holdings |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.16 | 6.04 | Preformed Line |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 32.66% | 33.99% | Vertiv Holdings |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $129 | $24 | Preformed Line |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $8.56 | $2.07 | Preformed Line |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.79 | 1.78 | Preformed Line |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Preformed Line vs Vertiv Holdings Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preformed Line | 3.03% | 6.94% | -3.99% | 17.38% | 12.67% | 23.90% |
| Vertiv Holdings | 0.39% | -1.17% | 11.15% | 46.16% | 11.27% | 18.28% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preformed Line | 37.53% | 106.86% | 169.69% | 368.28% | 376.84% | 296.31% |
| Vertiv Holdings | 95.82% | 934.99% | 758.47% | 1,300.70% | 1,300.70% | 1,300.70% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Preformed Line vs Vertiv Holdings
| Metric | PLPC | VRT |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $757.86M | $53.54B |
| Market Cap Category | Small cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 52,910 | 9,837,810 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 138,843 | 8,179,203 |
| Last Close | $159.12 | $139.93 |
| 52 Week Range | $109.01 - $171.94 | $53.60 - $155.84 |
| % from 52W High | -7.46% | -10.21% |
| All-Time High | $184.82 (Jul 31, 2023) | $155.84 (Jan 20, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -13.91% | -10.21% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.22% | 0.35% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.36% | 0.82% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.07% | 0.09% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.17% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.10% | 0.35% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 9.70 | 101.76 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $93.56 | $8.19 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $13.59 | $4.63 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $66.02M | $1.43B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $18.07M | $626.91M |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.65% | 0.09% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.00 | $0.11 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Preformed Line vs Vertiv Holdings
| Metric | PLPC | VRT |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 17.98 | 67.73 |
| Forward P/E | N/A | 40.76 |
| PEG Ratio | -0.44 | 40.76 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.20 | 5.89 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 1.64 | 17.13 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $757.86M | $53.54B |
| Enterprise Value | $735.67M | $54.95B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.16 | 6.04 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 9.30 | 29.38 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.79 | 1.78 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $93.56 | $8.19 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Preformed Line vs Vertiv Holdings
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PLPC | VRT |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $148.54M | $2.64B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $99.87M | $1.74B |
| Gross Profit | $48.67M | $896.60M |
| Research & Development | $5.48M | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $13.39M | $446.60M |
| EBITDA | $19.44M | $519.90M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $13.67M | $421.10M |
| Income Tax | $2.12M | $96.90M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $11.55M | $324.20M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PLPC | VRT |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $54.84M | $1.47B |
| Total Current Assets | $326.72M | $5.46B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $105.92M | $3.18B |
| Long-Term Debt | $32.14M | $3.08B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $435.82M | $2.67B |
| Retained Earnings | $563.68M | $-88.00M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $10.14M | $203.70M |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | PLPC | VRT |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $17.14M | $286.60M |
| Capital Expenditures | $91,000 | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-5.32M | $277.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-2.74M | $-5.20M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-4.81M | $0 |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | PLPC | VRT |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 127,848 | 9.62M |
| Short Ratio | 0.65 | 1.29 |
| Short % of Float | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 52,910 | 9,837,810 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 138,843 | 8,179,203 |
| Shares Outstanding | 4.91M | 380.70M |
| Float Shares | 2.55M | 375.35M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.51% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.46% | 0.80% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Preformed Line vs Vertiv Holdings
| Metric | PLPC | VRT |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $1.00 | $0.11 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.65% | 0.09% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.87 | $0.07 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $2.60 | $0.21 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 01, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 |