PLUG POWER INC (PLUN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:PLUN - US72919P2020 - Common Stock
2.53 EUR
+0.02 (+0.7%)
Taking everything into account, PLUN scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PLUN was compared to 61 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. Both the profitability and financial health of PLUN have multiple concerns. PLUN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
PLUN had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year PLUN has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years PLUN always reported negative net income.
PLUN had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
PLUN has a worse Return On Assets (-58.75%) than 93.44% of its industry peers.
PLUN has a Return On Equity of -117.21%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PLUN underperforms 88.52% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -58.75% | ||
| ROE | -117.21% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-32.97%
ROA(5y)-26.62%
ROE(3y)-62.14%
ROE(5y)-47.41%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
PLUN does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
PLUN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, PLUN has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for PLUN has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
PLUN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
PLUN has an Altman-Z score of -2.19. This is a bad value and indicates that PLUN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -2.19, PLUN is doing worse than 85.25% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that PLUN is not too dependend on debt financing.
PLUN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23. This is in the better half of the industry: PLUN outperforms 70.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -2.19 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.89%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.59 indicates that PLUN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.59, PLUN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.10% of the companies in the same industry.
PLUN has a Quick Ratio of 1.59. This is a bad value and indicates that PLUN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PLUN has a Quick ratio (0.82) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
PLUN shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.70%.
Looking at the last year, PLUN shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.70% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, PLUN shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 22.28% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.7%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%44.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y7.77%
Revenue growth 5Y22.28%
Sales Q2Q%21.36%
3.2 Future
PLUN is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.00% yearly.
PLUN is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 21.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y76.97%
EPS Next 2Y36.83%
EPS Next 3Y23.81%
EPS Next 5Y14%
Revenue Next Year1.29%
Revenue Next 2Y12.27%
Revenue Next 3Y15.68%
Revenue Next 5Y21.78%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
PLUN reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year PLUN is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PLUN's earnings are expected to grow with 23.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.83%
EPS Next 3Y23.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
PLUN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:PLUN (10/24/2025, 5:28:39 PM)
2.53
+0.02 (+0.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.35%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.99B
Revenue(TTM)672.84M
Net Income(TTM)-1970347000
Analysts65.16
Price Target2.17 (-14.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-17.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.02%
Max EPS beat(2)-7.79%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-162.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-612.34%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.24%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-111.47%
EPS beat(12)0
Avg EPS beat(12)-87.18%
EPS beat(16)0
Avg EPS beat(16)-84.81%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.84%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.99%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-28.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.99%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-14.02%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-12.81%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-10.62%
PT rev (1m)6.23%
PT rev (3m)8.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.96%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.92%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 5.16 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 2.06 | ||
| P/tB | 2.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-1.99
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.3
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.6
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.44
OCFYN/A
SpS0.49
BVpS1.23
TBVpS1.17
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -58.75% | ||
| ROE | -117.21% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-32.97%
ROA(5y)-26.62%
ROE(3y)-62.14%
ROE(5y)-47.41%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 312.46% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 32.06% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | -2.19 |
F-Score3
WACC7.89%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)757.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)684.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)65.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)50.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.7%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%44.44%
EPS Next Y76.97%
EPS Next 2Y36.83%
EPS Next 3Y23.81%
EPS Next 5Y14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.7%
Revenue growth 3Y7.77%
Revenue growth 5Y22.28%
Sales Q2Q%21.36%
Revenue Next Year1.29%
Revenue Next 2Y12.27%
Revenue Next 3Y15.68%
Revenue Next 5Y21.78%
EBIT growth 1Y22.06%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year49.61%
EBIT Next 3Y25.08%
EBIT Next 5Y20.54%
FCF growth 1Y51.15%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y42.39%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
PLUG POWER INC / PLUN.DE FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to PLUN.DE.
What is the valuation status of PLUG POWER INC (PLUN.DE) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to PLUG POWER INC (PLUN.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for PLUG POWER INC?
PLUG POWER INC (PLUN.DE) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for PLUN stock?
The financial health rating of PLUG POWER INC (PLUN.DE) is 2 / 10.