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Plug PowerMEX:PLUG +3.84%31 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Jul. 18, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 1.20. GuruFocus rates MEX:PLUG with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN26.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,290 Industrial Products companies, Plug Power ranks better than 84.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:PLUG'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 1.2 Max: 95.53
Current: 0.67
During the past years, Plug Power's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 95.53. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 1.20.
MEX:PLUG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than 84.59% of 2290
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.22
vs MEX:PLUG: 0.67
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 PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Plug Power's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN9.695. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN56.85 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Plug Power (MEX:PLUG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Plug Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Plug Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.
MEX:PLUG vs HAYW, ATKR, TE: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Plug Power Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* 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.
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.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 mean?
Plug Power (MEX:PLUG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 1.20. Over the past decade, Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 95.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #353 out of 2290 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.4%.
Is Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Plug Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 is 43% below median its 10-year median of 1.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 95.53. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22. Plug Power's value of 0.68 is 69.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #353 out of 2290 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Plug Power has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plug Power's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to HAYW and ATKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #353 out of 2290 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Plug Power in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22. Plug Power's value of 0.68 is 69.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Plug Power's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 95.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.20 vs. the industry median of 2.22, Plug Power has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.22, based on 2,290 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Plug Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.68 is 69.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plug Power's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 1.20. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plug Power (MEX:PLUG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN26.91, compared to a current price of MXN38.42 — trading 42.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 1.20 and 69.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 2.22. Plug Power's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 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 PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Plug Power (MEX:PLUG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.68 as of Jul. 18, 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 (MEX:PLUG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plug Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN38.42 is trading 42.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN26.91.
GuruFocus considers Plug Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:PLUG:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.68 (43% below median its 10-year median of 1.20)
GF Value™: MXN26.91 vs. price of MXN38.42 (42.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.4% below the Industrial Products median (#353 of 2290)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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