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PLUG Gross Margin Analysis

-13.2%

Higher than 7% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 1726h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

PLUG (PLUG) has a Gross Margin of -13.2% as of May 2026.

Sector Performance

7th percentile

PLUG

-13.2%

Sector Median

29.0%

Sector Avg

662.6%

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Deep Analysis

PLUG (PLUG) has a Gross Margin of -13.2% as of May 2026.

This places PLUG in the 7th percentile of the Industrials sector, which has a median Gross Margin of 29.0% and a sector average of 662.6%. PLUG's Gross Margin is 145.5% below the sector median, a significant divergence that warrants closer examination. In context: Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about PLUG?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

How does PLUG's Gross Margin compare to its sector?

PLUG's Gross Margin of -13.2% compares to a Industrials sector median of 29.0%, placing it in the 7th percentile.

Who are PLUG's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest Industrials peers by Gross Margin include: AVY (28.9%), BLDR (28.3%), BE (30.0%), SAVE (31.3%), AAL (26.0%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.