Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) Research & Development: CHF42.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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XSWX:PLUG Plug Power Inc XSWX:PLUG
42 GF Score
Price CHF1.83
GF Value CHF1.25
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What is Plug Power Research & Development?

Plug Power XSWX:PLUG 42 Research & Development is CHF42.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PLUG with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF1.25. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Plug Power's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF9.5 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF42.1 Mil.

Plug Power  (XSWX:PLUG) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Plug Power Research & Development Historical Data

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Plug Power Research & Development Chart

Plug Power Annual Data
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Plug Power Quarterly Data
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Plug Power Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 CHF42.1 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 Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of CHF42.1 Mil mean?
Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) has a Research & Development of CHF42.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors.
Is Plug Power's Research & Development too high?
Plug Power's current Research & Development is CHF42.1 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 Research & Development compare to HAYW and ATKR?
Plug Power's Research & Development of CHF42.1 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 Research & Development for an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors. Plug Power's current Research & Development is CHF42.1 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 Research & Development of CHF42.1 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.25, compared to a current price of CHF1.83 — trading 46.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is CHF42.1 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG), the current Research & Development is CHF42.1 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 CHF1.83 is trading 46.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.25.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:PLUG:

  • Research & Development: CHF42.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF1.25 vs. price of CHF1.83 (46.7% 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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