Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) OCF Margin %: -91.76% (As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:PLUG Plug Power Inc XSWX:PLUG
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Price CHF1.81
GF Value CHF1.27
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What is Plug Power OCF Margin %?

Plug Power XSWX:PLUG -1.54% 45 OCF Margin % is -91.76% 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. Among 3,032 Industrial Products companies, Plug Power ranks worse than 96.73% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Plug Power's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-118.1 Mil. Plug Power's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF128.7 Mil. Therefore, Plug Power's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -91.76%.

As of today, Plug Power's current OCF Yield % is -19.17%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Plug Power's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:PLUG' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -124.15   Med: -65.7   Max: 166.75
Current: -78.57

During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Plug Power was 166.75%. The lowest was -124.15%. And the median was -65.70%.

XSWX:PLUG's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
96.73% of 3032 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 6.965 vs XSWX:PLUG: -78.57

Plug Power OCF Margin % Related Terms

Plug Power OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Plug Power's OCF Margin % 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.

Plug Power OCF Margin % Chart

Plug Power Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -71.30 -118.13 -124.15 -115.88 -75.48

Plug Power Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -78.97 -110.26 -50.73 -66.00 -91.76

XSWX:PLUG vs HAYW, ATKR, TE: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Plug Power's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Plug Power's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Plug Power's OCF Margin % falls into.


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Plug Power OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Plug Power's OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-427.007/565.734
=-75.48 %

Plug Power's OCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-118.127/128.734
=-91.76 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -91.76% mean?
Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) has a OCF Margin % of -91.76% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #2933 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 96.7%.
Is Plug Power's OCF Margin % too high?
Plug Power's current OCF Margin % is -91.76%. Based on the distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #2933 out of 3032 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 OCF Margin % compare to HAYW and ATKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #2933 out of 3032 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Plug Power in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 6.97. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 6.97, based on 3,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 6.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plug Power's current OCF Margin % is -91.76%. 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 OCF Margin % of -91.76%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.27, compared to a current price of CHF1.81 — trading 42.2% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is -91.76%. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG), the current OCF Margin % is -91.76% 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 CHF1.81 is trading 42.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.27.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:PLUG:

  • OCF Margin %: -91.76%
  • GF Value™: CHF1.27 vs. price of CHF1.81 (42.2% 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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