ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Plug Power's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €-848.8 Mil.
Plug Power's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,132.1 Mil. Therefore, Plug Power's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -39.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Plug Power's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:PLUN'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.8 Med: -25.78 Max: -12.36
Current: -55.8
During the past 13 years, Plug Power's highest ROA % was -12.36%. The lowest was -55.80%. And the median was -25.78%.
XTER:PLUN's ROA % is ranked worse than 97.44% of 3081
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.06
vs XTER:PLUN: -55.80
Plug Power (XTER:PLUN) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
Plug Power ROA % Related Terms
Plug Power ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plug Power's ROA % 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Plug Power's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Plug Power's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plug Power's ROA % falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Plug Power (XTER:PLUN) has a ROA % of -39.81% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #3002 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 97.4%.
Is Plug Power's ROA % too high?
Plug Power's current ROA % is -39.81%. Based on the distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #3002 out of 3081 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Plug Power has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plug Power's ROA % compare to HAYW and TE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #3002 out of 3081 companies for ROA %. This places Plug Power in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 3.06. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROA % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROA % among Industrial Products companies is 3.06, based on 3,081 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROA % is 3.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plug Power's current ROA % is -39.81%. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plug Power (XTER:PLUN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.33, compared to a current price of €2.44 — trading 83.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROA % is -39.81%. Plug Power's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Plug Power (XTER:PLUN), the current ROA % is -39.81% 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 (XTER:PLUN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plug Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.44 is trading 83.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.33.
GuruFocus considers Plug Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:PLUN:
ROA %: -39.81%
GF Value™: €1.33 vs. price of €2.44 (83.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:PLUN 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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