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Plug PowerXSWX:PLUG 47 Days Sales Outstanding is 67.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 74.90. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PLUG with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF1.28. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,026 Industrial Products companies, Plug Power ranks better than 67.68% on this metric.
Plug Power's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF95.6 Mil. Plug Power's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF128.7 Mil.
Hence, Plug Power's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 67.78.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plug Power's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:PLUG'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.79 Med: 74.9 Max: 116.4
Current: 64.04
During the past 13 years, Plug Power's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 116.40. The lowest was 57.79. And the median was 74.90.
XSWX:PLUG's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 67.68% of 3026
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 81.965
vs XSWX:PLUG: 64.04
Plug Power's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (103.63) to Mar. 2026 (67.78).
Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Plug Power Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Plug Power Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plug Power's Days Sales Outstanding 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.
XSWX:PLUG vs HAYW, ATKR, FCEL: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Plug Power's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Plug Power's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plug Power's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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.
Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 67.78 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 74.90. Over the past decade, Plug Power's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 57.79 to 116.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #978 out of 3026 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32.3%.
Is Plug Power's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Plug Power's current Days Sales Outstanding of 67.78 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 74.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.79 to a high of 116.40. The Industrial Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 81.97. Plug Power's value of 67.78 is 17.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #978 out of 3026 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Plug Power has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plug Power's Days Sales Outstanding compare to HAYW and ATKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #978 out of 3026 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts Plug Power in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 81.97. Plug Power's value of 67.78 is 17.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Plug Power's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 57.79 to 116.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.90 vs. the industry median of 81.97, 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 Days Sales Outstanding for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Industrial Products companies is 81.97, based on 3,026 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Plug Power's current Days Sales Outstanding of 67.78 is 17.3% 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 Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 81.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plug Power's current Days Sales Outstanding is 67.78, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 74.90. 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 Days Sales Outstanding of 67.78. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.28, compared to a current price of CHF1.58 — trading 23.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 67.78, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 74.90 and 17.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 81.97. Plug Power's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 67.78 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 CHF1.58 is trading 23.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.28.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PLUG:
Days Sales Outstanding: 67.78 (10% below median its 10-year median of 74.90)
GF Value™: CHF1.28 vs. price of CHF1.58 (23.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% below the Industrial Products median (#978 of 3026)
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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