Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) Pre-Tax Income: CHF-1,389.6 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:PLUG Plug Power Inc XSWX:PLUG
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Price CHF1.81
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What is Plug Power Pre-Tax Income?

Plug Power XSWX:PLUG -3.45% 42 Pre-Tax Income is CHF-1,389.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PLUG with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF1.26. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Pretax income is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes. Plug Power's pretax income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-193.7 Mil. Its pretax income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-1,389.6 Mil. Plug Power's pretax margin was -150.44%.

During the past 13 years, Plug Power's highest Pretax Margin was 672.48%. The lowest was -335.17%. And the median was -98.95%.


Plug Power  (XSWX:PLUG) Pre-Tax Income Explanation

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

Pretax Margin=Pretax Income/Revenue
=-193.673/128.734
=-150.44%

During the past 13 years, Plug Power's highest Pretax Margin was 672.48%. The lowest was -335.17%. And the median was -98.95%.

* 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 Pre-Tax Income Related Terms


Plug Power Pre-Tax Income Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Plug Power's Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income Chart

Plug Power Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Pre-Tax Income
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -438.55 -673.70 -1,190.14 -1,879.13 -1,349.40

Plug Power Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Pre-Tax Income 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 -173.95 -185.99 -289.31 -720.66 -193.67

XSWX:PLUG vs HAYW, ATKR, TE: Pre-Tax Income Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Plug Power's Pre-Tax Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Plug Power's Pre-Tax Income distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Plug Power's Pre-Tax Income falls into.


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Plug Power Pre-Tax Income Calculation

This is the income that a company earns before paying income taxes.

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

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-541.549+-771.434+-51.9+15.483+-2.2737367544323E-13
=-1,349.4

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

Pretax Income=Operating Income+Non Operating Income+Interest Expense+Interest Income+Other
=-81.823+-101.217+-13.66+3.027+0
=-193.7

Pre-Tax Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-1,389.6 Mil.

* 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 Pre-Tax Income →
What does a Pre-Tax Income of CHF-1,389.6 Mil mean?
Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) has a Pre-Tax Income of CHF-1,389.6 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors.
Is Plug Power's Pre-Tax Income too high?
Plug Power's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF-1,389.6 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income compare to HAYW and ATKR?
Plug Power's Pre-Tax Income of CHF-1,389.6 Mil 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 Pre-Tax Income for an Industrial Products company?
A good Pre-Tax Income depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Pre-Tax Income 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 Pre-Tax Income mean?
A high Pre-Tax Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax Income is the total earnings before taxes but after all operating and interest expenses. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors. Plug Power's current Pre-Tax Income is CHF-1,389.6 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income of CHF-1,389.6 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.26, compared to a current price of CHF1.81 — trading 43.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Pre-Tax Income is CHF-1,389.6 Mil. 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 Pre-Tax Income calculated?
Pre-Tax Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG), the current Pre-Tax Income is CHF-1,389.6 Mil 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 43.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.26.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:PLUG:

  • Pre-Tax Income: CHF-1,389.6 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF1.26 vs. price of CHF1.81 (43.7% 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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