Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -11.40% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:PLUG Plug Power Inc XSWX:PLUG
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GF Value CHF1.27
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What is Plug Power 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Plug Power XSWX:PLUG +0.92% 45 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PLUG with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF1.27. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Plug Power's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-0.13.

During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -8.20% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -11.40% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -26.60% 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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Plug Power was 47.10% per year. The lowest was -94.20% per year. And the median was 9.70% per year.


Plug Power  (XSWX:PLUG) 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate gives an overview of the company's growth in operating profitability and is an important factor used in calculating Peter Lynch Fair Value.


Plug Power 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


XSWX:PLUG vs HAYW, ATKR, TE: 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Plug Power's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Plug Power's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Plug Power's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


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Plug Power 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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 average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -11.40% mean?
Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) has a 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -11.40% as of Mar. 2026. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Plug Power and its competitors.
Is Plug Power's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Plug Power's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.40%. 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to HAYW and ATKR?
Plug Power's 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -11.40% 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Industrial Products company?
A good 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Plug Power and its competitors. Plug Power's current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.40%. 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -11.40%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.27, compared to a current price of CHF1.82 — trading 43.5% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.40%. 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 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG), the current 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -11.40% 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 43.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.27.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:PLUG:

  • 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -11.40%
  • GF Value™: CHF1.27 vs. price of CHF1.82 (43.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 45/100 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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