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Plug Power Inc. (PLUG)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US72919P2020
CUSIP
72919P202
IPO Date
Oct 29, 1999

Highlights

EPS (TTM)
-$1.03
Total Revenue (TTM)
$709.92M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$708.24M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$706.05M
Year Range
$0.69 - $4.58
Target Price
$4.97
ROA (TTM)
-1,516.62%
ROE (TTM)
-1,556.00%

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Plug Power Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) has returned 14.72% so far this year and 67.41% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PLUG has returned 1.03% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Plug Power Inc.

1D
5.61%
1M
26.26%
YTD
14.72%
6M
-3.00%
1Y
67.41%
3Y*
-42.23%
5Y*
-42.27%
10Y*
1.03%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 29, 1999, PLUG's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +2.01%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.9 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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20267.36%-15.37%26.26%14.72%
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%
202337.59%-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%
202186.29%-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 16.25%, beta of 1.66, and R² of 0.11 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 01, 1999.

  • This stock participated in 178.01% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 106.90% 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
16.25%
Beta
1.66
0.11
Upside Capture
106.90%
Downside Capture
178.01%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

PLUG ranks 66 for risk / return — better than 66% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


PLUG Risk / Return Rank: 6666
Overall Rank
PLUG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6161
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PLUG Sortino Ratio Rank: 7474
Sortino Ratio Rank
PLUG Omega Ratio Rank: 6565
Omega Ratio Rank
PLUG Calmar Ratio Rank: 6666
Calmar Ratio Rank
PLUG Martin Ratio Rank: 6060
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


PLUGBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.59

0.90

-0.31

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.85

1.39

+0.46

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.19

1.21

-0.02

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.21

1.40

-0.19

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.97

6.61

-4.63

Explore PLUG risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History


Plug Power Inc. doesn't pay dividends

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 99.85%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-99.99%Mar 13, 20003259Feb 26, 2013
-38.83%Jan 25, 20004Jan 28, 200029Mar 10, 200033
-35.84%Jan 10, 20002Jan 11, 20006Jan 20, 20008
-25.95%Dec 14, 19993Dec 16, 199914Jan 6, 200017
-12.43%Nov 5, 199914Nov 24, 19994Dec 1, 199918

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.


Annual
Quarterly

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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 2.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items