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PLUG Current Ratio Analysis

2.36x

Higher than 80% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 131h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A current ratio of 2.36x means PLUG has $2.36 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, a common measure of short-term liquidity.

Sector Performance

80th percentile

PLUG

2.36x

Sector Median

1.18x

Sector Avg

3.23x

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Deep Analysis

A current ratio of 2.36x means PLUG has $2.36 in current assets for every $1 of current liabilities, a common measure of short-term liquidity.

This sits well above the sector median of 1.18x, placing the company in the 86th percentile among Industrials peers. Trend data is not available: both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are reported as N/A, so no directional signal can be drawn. The high liquidity level alone suggests a comfortable capacity to cover near-term obligations, but the absence of trend data limits any forward-looking conclusion. This metric contradicts the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, since ample short-term liquidity reduces immediate solvency risk rather than adding to it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about PLUG?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

How does PLUG's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

PLUG's Current Ratio of 2.36x compares to a Industrials sector median of 1.18x, placing it in the 80th percentile.

Who are PLUG's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Industrials peers by Current Ratio include: BA (1.18x), AME (1.14x), AVY (1.13x), MMM (1.24x), PWR (1.10x).

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The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.