Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) 10-Year RORE % : 6.87% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Plug Power 10-Year RORE %?

Plug Power XSWX:PLUG -1.92% 42 10-Year RORE % is 6.87 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PLUG with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF1.16. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Industrial Products companies, Plug Power ranks better than 51.76% on this metric.

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments. Plug Power's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.87%.

The industry rank for Plug Power's 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:PLUG's 10-Year RORE % is ranked better than
51.76% of 1899 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 7.92 vs XSWX:PLUG: 6.87

Plug Power  (XSWX:PLUG) 10-Year RORE % Explanation

Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.

There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 10-year period is chosen.

Be Aware

Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.


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Plug Power 10-Year RORE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Plug Power's 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % Chart

Plug Power Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
10-Year RORE %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.96 7.14 18.77 21.83 7.93

Plug Power Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
10-Year RORE % 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 19.16 17.11 17.03 7.93 6.87

XSWX:PLUG vs HAYW, ATKR, TE: 10-Year RORE % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Plug Power's 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Plug Power's 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Plug Power's 10-Year RORE % falls into.


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Plug Power 10-Year RORE % Calculation

Plug Power's 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

10-Year RORE %=( Most Recent EPS (Diluted)- First Period EPS (Diluted) )/( Cumulative EPS (Diluted) for 10-year -Cumulative Dividends per Share for 10-year )
=( -1.102--0.378 )/( -10.531-0 )
=-0.724/-10.531
=6.87 %

* 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 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 10-year before.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 10-Year RORE % →
What does a 10-Year RORE % of 6.87 mean?
Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) has a 10-Year RORE % of 6.87 as of Mar. 2026. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #916 out of 1899 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Plug Power's 10-Year RORE % too high?
Plug Power's current 10-Year RORE % is 6.87. The Industrial Products industry median 10-Year RORE % is 7.92. Plug Power's value of 6.87 is 13.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #916 out of 1899 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 10-Year RORE % compare to HAYW and ATKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Plug Power ranks #916 out of 1899 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This puts Plug Power in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 10-Year RORE % is 7.92. Plug Power's value of 6.87 is 13.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year RORE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median 10-Year RORE % among Industrial Products companies is 7.92, based on 1,899 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 10-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 10-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Plug Power's current 10-Year RORE % of 6.87 is 13.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 10-Year RORE % is 7.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plug Power's current 10-Year RORE % is 6.87. 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 10-Year RORE % of 6.87. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.16, compared to a current price of CHF2.04 — trading 75.9% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is 6.87 and 13.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 7.92. 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 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG), the current 10-Year RORE % is 6.87 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 CHF2.04 is trading 75.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.16.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:PLUG:

  • 10-Year RORE %: 6.87
  • GF Value™: CHF1.16 vs. price of CHF2.04 (75.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.3% below the Industrial Products median (#916 of 1899)

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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