Is PLUG a buy according to UQS?

UQS rates PLUG as Poor at 28.4/100, driven primarily by Growth (72.8) as the sole above-average pillar. Quality and Valuation both score 0.0, reflecting an operating margin of -114.3% versus the sector median of 7.0% and deeply negative earnings metrics. The Poor label indicates broad fundamental weakness across the majority of the five-pillar framework.

What is PLUG's PEG ratio and what does it mean?

PLUG's PEG ratio is -0.06, which is not analytically meaningful in the conventional sense. The PEG formula divides P/E by earnings growth, but with negative earnings, the resulting figure cannot be interpreted as cheap or expensive relative to growth. The sector median PEG of 1.23 applies to profitable companies; PLUG's negative earnings base makes direct comparison uninformative until profitability is established.

Why might PLUG's UQS Score change?

The score recalculates daily using updated TTM financials and forward analyst estimates. Meaningful improvement would require gross margin turning positive — currently -34.1% — or a sustained reduction in operating losses. Downward revisions to forward revenue growth estimates (currently 34.2%) would pressure the Growth pillar, the only pillar above 50. Changes in debt levels or cash burn rate would also affect the Risk pillar score.

PLUG

Technology

Plug Power Inc. · Hardware, Equipment & Parts · $3B

UQS Score — Balanced Preset

21.5

Poor

Plug Power Inc. scores 21.5/100 using the Balanced preset.

UQS vs Technology Sector

PLUG

21.5

Sector avg

38.0

Quality

Weak

Moat

Weak

Growth

Neutral

Risk

Good

Valuation

Elevated

PLUG Price History

-90.3% over 5Y

Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.

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$793

That's a -92.1% total return, or -39.8% annualized.

Based on Plug Power Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

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PLUG — Score History

Score changes· 6 most recent

Date	UQS	Moat	Growth	Risk	Change
Jul 4, 2026	21.5	16.0	41.0	61.8	-6.3
May 24, 2026	27.8	16.0	72.8	61.8	+3.7
May 10, 2026	24.1	16.0	72.8	36.9	-4.3
May 9, 2026	28.4	16.0	72.8	65.9	+4.3
May 8, 2026	24.1	16.0	72.8	36.9	-4.3
Apr 10, 2026	28.4	16.0	72.8	65.9	—

PLUG — Pillar Breakdown

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Quality

— 0.0/100 (25%)

Plug Power Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Capital Efficiency (ROIC)Weak

How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.

Return on EquityWeak

Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.

Operating ProfitabilityWeak

Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.

Net ProfitabilityWeak

Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.

Cash GenerationWeak

Free cash flow relative to market value.

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Growth

— 41.0/100 (20%)

Plug Power Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Recent Revenue TrendWeak

Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.

3Y Revenue CAGRWeak

Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.

EPS GrowthStrong

Year-over-year earnings per share growth.

Forward Revenue OutlookModerate

Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.

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Risk

— 61.8/100 (15%)

Plug Power Inc. maintains a reasonable risk profile with manageable debt levels.

Financial LeverageStrong

Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.

Debt/EquityWeak

Total debt relative to shareholder equity.

Current RatioStrong

Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.

Interest CoverageWeak

Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.

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Valuation

— 0.0/100 (15%)

Plug Power Inc. appears expensively valued relative to its fundamentals and growth prospects.

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Moat

— 16/100 (25%)

Plug Power Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for PLUG.

Score Composition

Quality

0.0×25%0.0

Growth

41.0×20%8.2

Risk

61.8×15%9.3

Valuation

0.0×15%0.0

Moat

16.0×25%4.0

Total

21.5Poor

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How is the PLUG UQS Score Calculated?

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Plug Power Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Plug Power Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Plug Power Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.