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PLUG Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

-128.8%

Higher than 4% of Industrials sector peers

Updated 238h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders' equity; a negative value means the company is losing money.

Sector Performance

4th percentile

PLUG

-128.8%

Sector Median

12.6%

Sector Avg

-23.5%

Prior Period

-166.8%(May 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how much profit a company generates for each dollar of shareholders' equity; a negative value means the company is losing money.

PLUG's current ROE of -128.8% is deeply negative, far below the Industrials sector median of 12.6% and placing it in the 4th percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the ROE improved by 22.8% — from -166.8% to -128.8% — though no trend direction over the last eight quarters can be determined. This extreme negative level, combined with a recent but partial improvement, signals persistent operational losses that keep the stock in a high-risk zone. The metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a deeply negative ROE indicates the company is destroying shareholder value rather than generating returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about PLUG?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

How does PLUG's Return on Equity (ROE) compare to its sector?

PLUG's Return on Equity (ROE) of -128.8% compares to a Industrials sector median of 12.6%, placing it in the 4th percentile.

Who are PLUG's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest Industrials peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: RTX (11.6%), AME (13.9%), CARR (9.9%), ROP (9.0%), BLDR (7.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.