- ISIN
- US72919P2020
- CUSIP
- 72919P202
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment & Parts
- IPO Date
- Oct 29, 1999
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $3.88B
- Enterprise Value
- $4.50B
- EPS (TTM)
- -$1.39
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- $739.76M
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- -$189.79M
- EBITDA (TTM)
- -$745.89M
- Year Range
- $1.09 - $4.58
- Target Price
- $3.91
- ROA (TTM)
- -70.95%
- ROE (TTM)
- -224.09%
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Performance
PLUG Performance Chart
Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) is up 41.6% since the beginning of the year. At $3 per share, PLUG is trading 39.1% below its 52-week high of $5. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PLUG shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $82.
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Returns By Period
Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) has returned 41.62% so far this year and 151.35% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PLUG has returned 5.02% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Plug Power Inc.
- 1D
- -2.11%
- 1M
- -26.19%
- YTD
- 41.62%
- 6M
- 32.23%
- 1Y
- 151.35%
- 3Y*
- -32.82%
- 5Y*
- -39.29%
- 10Y*
- 5.02%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
PLUG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 29, 1999, PLUG's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.10%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.
Historically, 45% of months were positive and 55% were negative. The best month was Jan 2000 with a return of +231.9%, while the worst month was Sep 2008 at -63.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, PLUG closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 7, 2000 with a return of +117.9%, while the worst single day was Feb 14, 2013 at -52.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.36% | -15.37% | 26.26% | 38.50% | 26.20% | -29.37% | 41.62% | ||||||
| 2025 | -12.68% | -13.44% | -16.15% | -35.36% | 1.16% | 68.80% | 0.67% | 4.67% | 48.41% | 15.45% | -25.28% | -1.99% | -7.51% |
| 2024 | -1.11% | -20.67% | -2.55% | -32.85% | 44.16% | -30.03% | 6.01% | -23.89% | 20.21% | -13.27% | 14.29% | -4.91% | -52.67% |
| 2023 | 37.59% | -12.63% | -21.18% | -22.95% | -7.86% | 24.88% | 26.28% | -35.52% | -10.17% | -22.50% | -31.41% | 11.39% | -63.62% |
| 2022 | -22.53% | 15.64% | 13.13% | -26.53% | -12.08% | -10.34% | 28.79% | 31.40% | -25.07% | -23.94% | -0.13% | -22.49% | -56.18% |
| 2021 | 86.29% | -23.41% | -25.92% | -20.45% | 7.68% | 11.37% | -20.21% | -4.47% | -2.00% | 49.84% | 4.13% | -29.16% | -16.75% |
Benchmark Metrics
Plug Power Inc. has an annualized alpha of 16.39%, beta of 1.66, and R2 of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 29, 1999.
- This stock participated in 181.05% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 114.73% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.11 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 16.39%
- Beta
- 1.66
- R²
- 0.11
- Upside Capture
- 114.73%
- Downside Capture
- 181.05%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PLUG ranks 80 for risk / return — in the top 80% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| PLUG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.60 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.08 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.69 | 2.78 | -0.10 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.52 | 12.44 | -7.92 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Plug Power Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Plug Power Inc. was 99.99%, occurring on Feb 26, 2013. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Plug Power Inc. drawdown is 99.81%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2013 bear market2013 | -99.99%Feb 2013 | 12y 11mo | — | 26y 3moMar 2000 - now |
2000 bear market2000 | -38.83%Jan 2000 | 3d | 1mo 12d | 1mo 15dJan 2000 - Mar 2000 |
2000 bear market2000 | -35.84%Jan 2000 | 1d | 9d | 10dJan 2000 - Jan 2000 |
1999 bear market1999 | -25.95%Dec 1999 | 2d | 21d | 23dDec 1999 - Jan 2000 |
1999 correction1999 | -12.43%Nov 1999 | 19d | 7d | 26dNov 1999 - Dec 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PLUG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -99.99% | -56.78% | -43.21% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -56.66% | -9.10% | -47.56% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -94.69% | -18.90% | -75.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -98.43% | -25.43% | -73.00% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -99.04% | -33.92% | -65.12% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -99.81% | -1.80% | -98.01% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -96.22% | -10.71% | -85.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 33.63% | 2.03% | +31.60% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Plug Power Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Plug Power Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for PLUG relative to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, PLUG has a P/S ratio of 4.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for PLUG in comparison with other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. Currently, PLUG has a P/B value of 5.2. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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