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PLUG POWER INC (PLUN.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:PLUN - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US72919P2020 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR

1.907  +0.03 (+1.75%)

Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, PLUN scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PLUN was compared to 59 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.


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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.
PLUN.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPLUN.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 -500M -1B -1.5B

1.2 Ratios

PLUN has a worse Return On Assets (-29.88%) than 90.74% of its industry peers.
PLUN's Return On Equity of -46.60% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. PLUN is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -29.88%
ROE -46.6%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-16.07%
ROA(5y)-17.53%
ROE(3y)-25.02%
ROE(5y)-36.19%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
PLUN.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPLUN.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for PLUN so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector 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
PLUN.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPLUN.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

PLUN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for PLUN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
PLUN has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for PLUN is higher compared to a year ago.
PLUN.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingPLUN.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 200M 400M 600M
PLUN.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPLUN.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -1.32, we must say that PLUN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
PLUN has a Altman-Z score of -1.32. This is amonst the worse of the industry: PLUN underperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.15 indicates that PLUN is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.15, PLUN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -1.32
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10%
PLUN.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPLUN.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.08 indicates that PLUN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
PLUN's Current ratio of 2.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PLUN outperforms 70.37% of its industry peers.
PLUN has a Quick Ratio of 2.08. 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 (0.95) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 0.95
PLUN.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPLUN.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PLUN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -36.08%.
The Revenue for PLUN has decreased by -25.89% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing by 38.61% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-36.08%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%44.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.89%
Revenue growth 3Y42.74%
Revenue growth 5Y38.61%
Sales Q2Q%-12.57%

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 13.61% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, PLUN will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y44.89%
EPS Next 2Y31.07%
EPS Next 3Y21.9%
EPS Next 5Y13.61%
Revenue Next Year-21.76%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 3Y9.57%
Revenue Next 5Y14.79%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
PLUN.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPLUN.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1B 2B 3B 4B
PLUN.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPLUN.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 -1 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PLUN. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for PLUN. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
PLUN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPLUN.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
PLUN.DE Per share dataPLUN.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2 -2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as PLUN's earnings are expected to grow with 21.90% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.07%
EPS Next 3Y21.9%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for PLUN!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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PLUG POWER INC

FRA:PLUN (2/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

1.907

+0.03 (+1.75%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-12 2024-11-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-27 2025-02-27/amc
Inst Owners46.33%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.49%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.74B
Analysts64.57
Price Target2.92 (53.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)-10.93%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.63%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.24%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-50.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-141.83%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.24%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-46.7%
EPS beat(12)0
Avg EPS beat(12)-50.56%
EPS beat(16)0
Avg EPS beat(16)-116.09%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-21.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-24.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)-18.98%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-19.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-25.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)-7.88%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-13.35%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-12.2%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-9.22%
PT rev (1m)-1.03%
PT rev (3m)-20.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.26%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.38%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-23.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-15.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.72
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.59
P/tB 0.63
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-2.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.62
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.4
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.89
OCFYN/A
SpS0.7
BVpS3.22
TBVpS3.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -29.88%
ROE -46.6%
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)-16.07%
ROA(5y)-17.53%
ROE(3y)-25.02%
ROE(5y)-36.19%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-Score1
Asset Turnover0.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.15
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 565.83%
Cap/Sales 72.88%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.08
Quick Ratio 0.95
Altman-Z -1.32
F-Score1
WACC10%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)901.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)628.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)60.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)41.09%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-36.08%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%44.44%
EPS Next Y44.89%
EPS Next 2Y31.07%
EPS Next 3Y21.9%
EPS Next 5Y13.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-25.89%
Revenue growth 3Y42.74%
Revenue growth 5Y38.61%
Sales Q2Q%-12.57%
Revenue Next Year-21.76%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 3Y9.57%
Revenue Next 5Y14.79%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.71%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year21.51%
EBIT Next 3Y23.54%
EBIT Next 5Y19.25%
FCF growth 1Y-38.14%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-57.99%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A