Stock Analysis
Planet Labs PBCPL
Sector: Technology · Industry: Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment
AnalystsStrong Buy19 analystsPrice is 6% of the way from the year's low to its high.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals, expensive
Risks
- Valuation30
- Profitability0
Weak fundamentals at a demanding price.
Market context
-6.7% today· Z 1.5σ
Bull Case
- ✓Revenue CAGR 23.8% — durable top-line growth
What's happening with PL
Profile
profitability, moat, financial health, growth, valuation and earnings quality lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation30/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (0.5%)5/25
- P/S (13.0x)5/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth25/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (23.8%)25/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability0/100 · Weak
- ROIC (n/a)0/25
- ROE (-191.0%)0/25
- Net margin (-95.1%)0/25
- Operating margin (-27.2%)0/25
- Financial Health21/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (1.15)3/25
- Current ratio (1.65)18/25
- Interest coverage (-14.6x)0/25
- Net cash / debt (n/a)0/25
- Quality30/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (2/9)5/25
- Beneish M (-2.98)25/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 28.9%)0/25
- Moat20/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (0/4 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (51.2%)20/25
- FCF-positive years (1/5 yrs)0/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -104.5%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.1 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠SBC 16.5% of revenue — real dilution cost
- ⚠5 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage -14.6× — thin debt cushion
About Planet Labs PBC
Planet Labs PBC is an Earth-imaging company. Show more
It uses space to help life on Earth by imaging the world every day and making change visible, accessible, and actionable. Its platform includes imagery, insights, and machine learning that empower companies, governments, and communities around the world to make timely decisions about the evolving world. Its solutions are Broad Area Management. Its products are Planet Monitoring, Planet Tasking, Planet Analytic Feeds, Planetary Variables, Planet Basemaps, Planet Insights, and Platform Pricing. The group provides solutions to the Agriculture Science Program, Energy & Infrastructure, Forestry & Land Use, Mapping, Sustainability, Maritime, Civil Government, U.S. State and Local, Europe, Planet Federal, Defense & Intelligence, and Armed Services.
Headquarters: SAN FRANCISCO, CA · Employees: 945 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
30DP/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF218.6xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · Heavy investment cycle — CapEx = 79% of operating cash flow, significantly depressing reported FCF
FCF Yield0.5%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -18.4%–1.9% · 86th pct · Heavy investment cycle — CapEx = 79% of operating cash flow, significantly depressing reported FCF
P/S (TTM)12.98xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 2.1x–52.9x · 78th pct
EV/EBITDA—
Enterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales14.1xD
Grade D: Very expensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E—
Price / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio26.06xD
Grade D: Very expensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio-0.05A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Heavy investment: Heavy investment cycle — CapEx = 79% of operating cash flow, significantly depressing reported FCF
Profitability
0EROIC—
NOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE-191.0%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA-29.2%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin-95.1%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin-27.2%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin55.4%A
Grade A: PremiumGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin6.5%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue · Heavy investment cycle — CapEx = 79% of operating cash flow, significantly depressing reported FCF
True FCF Margin-10.0%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · Heavy investment cycle — CapEx = 79% of operating cash flow, significantly depressing reported FCF
Growth
25ERevenue CAGR23.8%A
Grade A: HighCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue16.5%D
Grade D: HighTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
21EAltman Z-Score1.15D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.65xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio2.64xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage-14.6xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF · Heavy investment cycle — CapEx = 79% of operating cash flow, significantly depressing reported FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.79xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt—
Cash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
30DPiotroski F-Score2/9D
Grade D: WeakFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.98A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income · Heavy investment cycle — CapEx = 79% of operating cash flow, significantly depressing reported FCF
Margin Stability28.9%D
Grade D: VolatileEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue24.6%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.31xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Raymond John w Filed | Raymond John w | SellOpen market sale | -6494 | |
Brennan Ita M Filed | Brennan Ita M | SellOpen market sale | -11500 | |
Marshall William Spencer Filed | Marshall William Spencer | Gift | -80000 | |
Schingler Robert H Filed | Schingler Robert H | SellOpen market sale | -52240 | |
Schingler Robert H Filed | Schingler Robert H | BuyJ | +52.2K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schingler Robert H Filed | Schingler Robert H | SellJ | -52240 | |
Johnson Ashley F. Filed | Johnson Ashley F. | SellOpen market sale | -55663 | |
Johnson Ashley F. Filed | Johnson Ashley F. | BuyJ | +72.1K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
20EROIC >12% Years0/4 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)51.2%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years1/5 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-104.5%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$2.38
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$1.55
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt—
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$640.09M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$188.43M
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.20xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$4.91B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta2.27D
Grade D: High volatilityPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jul 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Planet Labs PBC (PL)
PL is down 6.74% at the last close. Planet Labs PBC meets only 2 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria — a sign of weak underlying fundamentals. Altman Z-Score of 1.15 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.98 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has compounded at roughly 24% annually — a strong growth profile.
- Interest coverage of -14.6× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Planet Labs PBC posted a net loss in 5 of 5 available completed fiscal years (2022–2026).
- At a valuation score of 30/100, PL trades at a premium to its historical multiples.
See how PL ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all PL moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 13.83 | -8.77% | -2.01 |
| Oct 2 | Regular | 17.56 | +8.77% | 2.95 |
| Oct 2 | After-hours | 17.72 | +9.79% | 3.26 |
| Sep 24 | Regular | 17.57 | +7.23% | 2.58 |
| Sep 24 | After-hours | 17.98 | +9.77% | 3.31 |
Frequently Asked Questions about PL
What is the current Planet Labs PBC (PL) stock price?
PL is trading at $13.56 at the last market close, down 6.74% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks PL pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is PL stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Planet Labs PBC's financial health at 21/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is PL stock overvalued?
Planet Labs PBC trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 30/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Planet Labs PBC report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for PL. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Planet Labs PBC operate in?
Planet Labs PBC operates in the Technology sector, within the Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Planet Labs PBC do?
Planet Labs PBC is an Earth-imaging company.
About Planet Labs PBC (PL) Stock
Planet Labs PBC (PL) is a US-listed stock operating in the Technology sector, specifically the Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment industry. As of the latest update, Planet Labs PBC is trading at $13.56, down 6.74% on the day with a market capitalization of $4.9 billion. The financial health score for PL is 21/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for PL stock.
PL Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Planet Labs PBC (PL) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time PL stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for PL with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Planet Labs PBC across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 21/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for PL.
- Sector peers: Compare PL against 6 other technology stocks on key financial metrics.
Is PL a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Planet Labs PBC (PL) as an investment. The financial health score of 21/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Planet Labs PBC (PL) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.