(PLUG) Plug Power - Ratings and Ratios
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Description: PLUG Plug Power
Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG) is a US-based company operating in the Electrical Components & Equipment sub-industry. The stock has been exhibiting high volatility, with a beta of 2.296, indicating that its price movements are significantly more pronounced than the overall market.
The current price of $1.51 is below the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of $1.63, suggesting a short-term downtrend. However, the 50-day SMA of $1.37 is below the current price, indicating a potential support level. The stocks Average True Range (ATR) is 9.93%, implying significant price fluctuations.
From a fundamental perspective, Plug Powers market capitalization stands at $2.11 billion. The companys negative Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio and Return on Equity (RoE) of -83.49% indicate substantial losses. Key drivers to watch include revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and operating expense management. Critical KPIs to monitor are sales growth, customer acquisition costs, and cash burn rate.
Economic drivers influencing Plug Powers performance include government policies supporting the adoption of clean energy technologies, the overall demand for hydrogen fuel cells, and the competitive landscape within the industry. As a hyper-rational analyst, it is essential to focus on quantifiable metrics and avoid being swayed by emotional or anecdotal evidence.
To estimate the stocks potential, it is crucial to analyze the companys quarterly Tax Provision, which can provide insights into its earnings quality and potential future cash flows. A thorough examination of the tax provision can help identify potential risks and opportunities, enabling a more informed investment decision.
PLUG Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 1,732m |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Electrical Equipment & Parts |
| GiC Sub-Industry | Electrical Components & Equipment |
| IPO / Inception | 1999-10-29 |
PLUG Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -85.2 |
| Fundamental | 35.4% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Rel. Strength | -36.6 |
| Analysts | 3.08 of 5 |
| Fair Price Momentum | 1.22 USD |
| Fair Price DCF | - |
PLUG Dividends
Currently no dividends paidPLUG Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 87.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -72.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -90.6% |
| CAGR 5y | -33.01% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | -0.33 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.48 |
| Alpha | -44.31 |
| Beta | 1.071 |
| Volatility | 101.93% |
| Current Volume | 74301.9k |
| Average Volume 20d | 58861.2k |
| Stop Loss | 1.4 (-9.1%) |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 0.5
| Net Income (-2.01b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 38.5m TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.29 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 7.94pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 116.1% (prev 106.7%; Δ 9.37pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA -0.18 (>3.0%) and CFO -666.5m > Net Income -2.01b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0) |
| Current Ratio 1.95 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (945.8m) change vs 12m ago 47.49% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin -84.03% (prev -74.56%; Δ -9.47pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 15.15% (prev 16.53%; Δ -1.39pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio -66.23 (EBITDA TTM -3.02b / Interest Expense TTM 46.8m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -13.85
| (A) 0.21 = (Total Current Assets 1.53b - Total Current Liabilities 788.4m) / Total Assets 3.63b |
| (B) -1.87 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -6.79b / Total Assets 3.63b |
| warn (B) unusual magnitude: -1.87 — check mapping/units |
| (C) -0.73 = EBIT TTM -3.10b / Avg Total Assets 4.24b |
| (D) -3.99 = Book Value of Equity -6.79b / Total Liabilities 1.70b |
| Total Rating: -13.85 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 35.39
| 1. Piotroski 0.50pt = -4.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -55.20% = -5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin data missing |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.26 = 2.47 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda -0.16 = -2.50 |
| 7. RoE -83.49% = -2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -38.02% = -1.90 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -4.04% = -0.67 |
| 10. EPS Trend data missing |
| 11. EPS CAGR 0.0% = 0.0 |
What is the price of PLUG shares?
As of August 13, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 1.54 with a total of 74,301,919 shares traded.Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.00%, over one month by -1.91%, over three months by +70.43% and over the past year by -21.03%.
Is Plug Power a good stock to buy?
No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) is currently (August 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 35.39 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of PLUG is around 1.22 USD . This means that PLUG is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -20.78%.
Is PLUG a buy, sell or hold?
Plug Power has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.08. Therefor, it is recommend to hold PLUG.- Strong Buy: 4
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 13
- Sell: 2
- Strong Sell: 3
What are the forecasts for PLUG share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, PLUG Plug Power will be worth about 1.4 in August 2026. The stock is currently trading at 1.54. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -12.34%.| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 1.9 | 26% |
| Analysts Target Price | 1.9 | 20.1% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 1.4 | -12.3% |
Last update: 2025-08-10 13:08
PLUG Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 295.8m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/S = 2.6976
P/B = 0.9328
P/EG = -0.27
Beta = 2.351
Revenue TTM = 642.2m USD
EBIT TTM = -3.10b USD
EBITDA TTM = -3.02b USD
Long Term Debt = 257.0m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 231.9m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 488.9m USD (Calculated: Short Term 231.9m + Long Term 257.0m)
Net Debt = 690.9m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.93b USD (1.73b + Debt 488.9m - CCE 295.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -66.23 (Ebit TTM -3.10b / Interest Expense TTM 46.8m)
FCF Yield = -55.20% (FCF TTM -1.06b / Enterprise Value 1.93b)
FCF Margin = -165.5% (FCF TTM -1.06b / Revenue TTM 642.2m)
Net Margin = -312.3% (Net Income TTM -2.01b / Revenue TTM 642.2m)
Gross Margin = -84.03% ((Revenue TTM 642.2m - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.18b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -0.28 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 1.93b / Book Value Of Equity -6.79b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.35% (Interest Expense 11.5m / Debt 488.9m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = -3.10b (EBIT -3.10b, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = 1.95 (Total Current Assets 1.53b / Total Current Liabilities 788.4m)
Debt / Equity = 0.26 (Debt 488.9m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.86b)
Debt / EBITDA = -0.16 (Net Debt 690.9m / EBITDA -3.02b)
Debt / FCF = -0.46 (Debt 488.9m / FCF TTM -1.06b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 2.40b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -55.20% (Net Income -2.01b, Total Assets 3.63b )
RoE = -83.49% (Net Income TTM -2.01b / Total Stockholder Equity 2.40b)
RoCE = -116.5% (set to none) (Ebit -3.10b / (Equity 2.40b + L.T.Debt 257.0m))
RoIC = -115.4% (set to none) (NOPAT -3.10b / Invested Capital 2.68b)
WACC = 8.18% (E(1.73b)/V(2.22b) * Re(9.96%)) + (D(488.9m)/V(2.22b) * Rd(2.35%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 10.39%
Discount Rate = 9.96% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -1.06b)
Revenue Correlation: -38.02 | Revenue CAGR: -4.04%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -44.70%
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: 0.0%
EPS Growth Correlation: -76.76%
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