PLXS

Based on Plexus Corp.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Plexus Corp. do?

Plexus Corp. provides electronic manufacturing services to companies that need complex products built without maintaining their own factories. Services span design, supply chain, production, and aftermarket support across healthcare, industrial, aerospace, defense, and communications markets.

Does PLXS pay dividends?

No, Plexus Corp. does not currently pay a dividend. The company retains capital to fund operations, working capital, and program investments. Investors seeking regular income should note this absence when evaluating PLXS.

When does PLXS report earnings?

Plexus reports on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed companies. Specific dates are not covered by our data source — check Plexus Corp.'s investor relations page for the current earnings calendar.

Is PLXS a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates PLXS as Below Average, reflecting Weak scores across Quality, Moat, and Growth pillars. The Risk pillar is Strong, which provides some stability, but the overall profile suggests investors should weigh the limited competitive differentiation carefully. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is PLXS overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for PLXS is rated Neutral, suggesting the stock is neither clearly cheap nor obviously expensive relative to its fundamentals. Given the Weak Quality and Growth profile, a Neutral valuation does not necessarily imply a margin of safety.

How does PLXS compare to its competitors?

Compared to peers like Sensata Technologies, Vontier, and OSI Systems, Plexus is a purer contract manufacturer with less proprietary product exposure. That model can limit pricing power and moat strength relative to competitors that develop and own their own technologies.

What is PLXS's market cap bracket?

Plexus Corp. is classified as a mid-cap company. This places it in a segment of the market that can offer growth potential beyond large-caps while carrying more liquidity than small-cap peers, though mid-caps can still see meaningful price volatility.

Who founded Plexus Corp.?

Plexus Corp. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin. Detailed founding history, including founder names, is publicly available through the company's official corporate history and investor relations materials.

Is PLXS a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, PLXS's Below Average UQS Score — driven by Weak Quality, Moat, and Growth pillars — raises questions about durable competitive advantage. The Strong Risk pillar is a positive signal for stability, but sustained long-term outperformance typically requires stronger moat and quality characteristics.

What is the main competitive advantage of Plexus Corp.?

Plexus's primary advantage lies in its deep expertise serving regulated, high-complexity end markets like healthcare and aerospace, where manufacturing errors carry significant consequences. Long-standing customer relationships and program-specific know-how create some switching costs, though the UQS Moat pillar rates this as Weak overall.

What sector does PLXS belong to?

Plexus Corp. is classified in the Technology sector, specifically within electronic manufacturing services. Its revenue is tied to industrial, healthcare, aerospace, defense, and communications end markets, giving it a more cyclical and diversified exposure than pure software or semiconductor peers.

Plexus Corp. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Plexus Corp. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Plexus Corp. carries minimal financial risk with conservative leverage and strong solvency.

Plexus Corp. has a mixed valuation — some metrics suggest fair value while others appear stretched.

Plexus Corp. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for PLXS.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Plexus Corp. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Plexus Corp.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Plexus Corp. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.