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Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.
Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation
For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:
1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.
Plug Power's net income from continuing operations for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-193.7 Mil.
2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets
Plug Power's depreciation, depletion and amortization for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF5.7 Mil.
3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.
Plug Power's change in working capital for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-27.1 Mil. It means Plug Power's working capital
declined by CHF27.1 Mil
from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.
Plug Power's cash flow from deferred tax for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.0 Mil.
Plug Power's cash from discontinued operating Activities for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.0 Mil.
6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.
Plug Power's asset impairment charge for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF3.0 Mil.
7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.
Plug Power's stock based compensation for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF11.0 Mil.
8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).
Plug Power's cash flow from others for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF83.0 Mil.
Plug Power Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms
Plug Power Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plug Power's Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.
Plug Power's Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-464.1 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Cash Flow from Operations of CHF-464.1 Mil mean?
Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) has a Cash Flow from Operations of CHF-464.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Plug Power and its competitors.
Is Plug Power's Cash Flow from Operations too high?
Plug Power's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF-464.1 Mil. Overall, Plug Power has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plug Power's Cash Flow from Operations compare to HAYW and ATKR?
Plug Power's Cash Flow from Operations of CHF-464.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for an Industrial Products company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for Plug Power and its competitors. Plug Power's current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF-464.1 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plug Power stock overvalued right now?
Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) has a current Cash Flow from Operations of CHF-464.1 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.22, compared to a current price of CHF1.82 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF-464.1 Mil. Plug Power's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG), the current Cash Flow from Operations is CHF-464.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plug Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF1.82 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.22.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PLUG:
Cash Flow from Operations: CHF-464.1 Mil
GF Value™: CHF1.22 vs. price of CHF1.82 (49.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:PLUG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plug Power Inc is building an end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem, from production, storage, and delivery to energy generation. The company plans to build and operate green hydrogen highways across North America and Europe. Plug will deliver its green hydrogen solutions directly to its customers and through joint venture partners into multiple end markets, including material handling, e-mobility, power generation, and industrial applications.
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