Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: CHF-0.92 (As of Mar. 2026)


XSWX:PLUG Plug Power Inc XSWX:PLUG
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What is Plug Power Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Plug Power XSWX:PLUG -0.95% 42 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF-0.92 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PLUG with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF1.20. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Plug Power's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-0.090. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is CHF-0.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -18.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -18.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 10.10% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Plug Power was 31.50% per year. The lowest was -28.70% per year. And the median was 15.20% per year.

As of today (2026-06-29), Plug Power's current stock price is CHF2.08. Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-0.92. Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .


Plug Power  (XSWX:PLUG) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Plug Power Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Plug Power Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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Plug Power Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

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XSWX:PLUG vs HAYW, ATKR, TE: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Plug Power Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Plug Power Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Plug Power's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-0.09/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.090

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Plug Power Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 -0.129 241.018 -0.177
201609 -0.163 241.428 -0.223
201612 -0.072 241.432 -0.098
201703 -0.175 243.801 -0.237
201706 -0.199 244.955 -0.268
201709 -0.131 246.819 -0.175
201712 0.022 246.524 0.029
201803 -0.118 249.554 -0.156
201806 -0.153 251.989 -0.200
201809 0.010 252.439 0.013
201812 -0.085 251.233 -0.112
201903 -0.175 254.202 -0.227
201906 -0.071 256.143 -0.092
201909 -0.025 256.759 -0.032
201912 -0.026 256.974 -0.033
202003 -0.210 258.115 -0.269
202006 -0.169 257.797 -0.216
202009 -0.148 260.280 -0.188
202012 -0.047 260.474 -0.060
202103 -0.236 264.877 -0.294
202106 -0.251 271.696 -0.305
202109 -0.274 274.310 -0.330
202112 -0.149 278.802 -0.176
202203 -0.475 287.504 -0.546
202206 -0.475 296.311 -0.529
202209 -0.478 296.808 -0.532
202212 -0.686 296.797 -0.763
202303 -0.718 301.836 -0.786
202306 -0.763 305.109 -0.826
202309 -0.616 307.789 -0.661
202312 -0.616 306.746 -0.663
202403 -0.369 312.332 -0.390
202406 -0.438 314.175 -0.460
202409 -0.261 315.301 -0.273
202412 -0.169 315.605 -0.177
202503 -0.142 319.799 -0.147
202506 -0.168 322.561 -0.172
202509 -0.082 324.800 -0.083
202512 -0.093 324.054 -0.095
202603 -0.090 330.213 -0.090

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF-0.92 mean?
Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF-0.92 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors.
Is Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Plug Power's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF-0.92. Overall, Plug Power has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to HAYW and ATKR?
Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF-0.92 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for an Industrial Products company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors. Plug Power's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF-0.92. 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of CHF-0.92. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.20, compared to a current price of CHF2.08 — trading 73.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF-0.92. Plug Power's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is CHF-0.92 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 CHF2.08 is trading 73.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.20.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:PLUG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: CHF-0.92
  • GF Value™: CHF1.20 vs. price of CHF2.08 (73.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 125 Vista Boulevard, Slingerlands, NY, USA, 12159
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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