Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) Total Payout Ratio: 0.03 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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XSWX:PLUG Plug Power Inc XSWX:PLUG
45 GF Score
Price CHF1.82
GF Value CHF1.22
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What is Plug Power Total Payout Ratio?

Plug Power XSWX:PLUG +0.92% 45 Total Payout Ratio is 0.03 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PLUG with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF1.22. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

Plug Power's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.03.

Plug Power Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

Plug Power Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Plug Power's Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio Chart

Plug Power Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
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Plug Power Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XSWX:PLUG vs HAYW, ATKR, TE: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Plug Power's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Plug Power's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Plug Power's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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Plug Power Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

Plug Power's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 261.719 + 0) / -1349.684
=0.19

Plug Power's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + 0) / -193.705
=0.00

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 0.03 mean?
Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG) has a Total Payout Ratio of 0.03 as of Jul. 15, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors.
Is Plug Power's Total Payout Ratio too high?
Plug Power's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.03. 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 Total Payout Ratio compare to HAYW and ATKR?
Plug Power's Total Payout Ratio of 0.03 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 Total Payout Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on Plug Power and its competitors. Plug Power's current Total Payout Ratio is 0.03. 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 Total Payout Ratio of 0.03. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.22, compared to a current price of CHF1.82 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 0.03. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Plug Power (XSWX:PLUG), the current Total Payout Ratio is 0.03 as of Jul. 15, 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 CHF1.82 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.22.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:PLUG:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 0.03
  • GF Value™: CHF1.22 vs. price of CHF1.82 (49.4% 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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