Health score, competitive moat, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.
Plug Power Inc. designs, develops, and sells hydrogen products and solutions in Europe, Australia, North America, and internationally. The company offers GenDrive, a hydrogen fueled PEM fuel cell system, which powers material handling EVs, including Class 1, 2, 3 and 6 electric forklifts, automated guided vehicles, and ground support equipment; GenFuel, a liquid hydrogen fueling, delivery, generation, storage, and dispensing system; and GenCare, an Internet of Things based maintenance and on-site service program. It also provides GenKey, a turn-key solution; GenEco electrolyzers for clean hydrogen production; liquefaction systems; cryogenic equipment, such as trailers and mobile storage equipment for the distribution of liquified hydrogen, oxygen, argon, nitrogen, and other cryogenic gases; GenSure, a stationary fuel cell solution; and liquid hydrogen. The company serves customers in material handling operations, fuel cell electric vehicle fleets, and stationary power applications through its direct sales force, original equipment manufacturers, and dealer networks. Plug Power Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Slingerlands, New York.
Competitive analysis based on 60 quarters of fundamental data
Operating margins are under pressure, averaging -226.5%. The business may lack pricing power or face rising costs.'
ROE is low or negative, suggesting limited competitive advantage or capital allocation challenges.
Data-driven red flags and warnings across 60 quarters
The company posted negative operating margins in recent quarters — core operations are unprofitable.
Free cash flow has been negative in 8 of the last 8 quarters — earnings are not translating to cash.
Debt-to-equity has risen 387.8% recently — increasing financial risk even if the current ratio is manageable.
Revenue is stable or growing over recent quarters — demand appears durable.
The last 8 consecutive quarters had negative FCF — the company is burning cash and may need external funding.
Shares outstanding increased 88.6% — significant dilution, likely from stock compensation or capital raises.
as of March 2026
Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares
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P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield
Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage
Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality
Only 0 of the last 8 quarters had positive FCF — the business may require external capital to sustain operations.
Revenue shows resilience with 5 of 7 quarters posting growth — demand is generally stable but has seen some soft patches.
