Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG – Get Free Report) and Enersys (NYSE:ENS – Get Free Report) are both industrials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, valuation, institutional ownership, profitability and analyst recommendations.
Profitability
This table compares Plug Power and Enersys’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Plug Power | -153.68% | -59.87% | -19.78% |
| Enersys | 9.29% | 24.02% | 11.42% |
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Plug Power and Enersys, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Plug Power | 3 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2.22 |
| Enersys | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2.83 |
Plug Power currently has a consensus price target of $3.25, suggesting a potential upside of 139.57%. Enersys has a consensus price target of $265.00, suggesting a potential upside of 76.39%. Given Plug Power’s higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Plug Power is more favorable than Enersys.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
43.5% of Plug Power shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 94.9% of Enersys shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of Plug Power shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of Enersys shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Volatility & Risk
Plug Power has a beta of 2.13, indicating that its share price is 113% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Enersys has a beta of 1.21, indicating that its share price is 21% more volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Plug Power and Enersys”s revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Plug Power | $709.92 million | 2.67 | -$1.63 billion | ($1.26) | -1.08 |
| Enersys | $3.75 billion | 1.44 | $293.56 million | $9.34 | 16.09 |
Enersys has higher revenue and earnings than Plug Power. Plug Power is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Enersys, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Summary
Enersys beats Plug Power on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Plug Power
Plug Power Inc. develops hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen-generation solutions for businesses seeking alternatives to conventional power and fuel sources. Its offerings include fuel cell systems, electrolyzers that produce hydrogen, hydrogen storage and handling equipment, and related infrastructure and services. The company’s products are used in applications such as material-handling equipment, including warehouse forklifts, as well as stationary power and other industrial and mobility uses. Plug also supplies hydrogen and supports customers with installation, maintenance, and fueling solutions.
About Enersys
EnerSys (NYSE: ENS) is a global provider of stored-energy solutions for industrial applications. Its products include batteries, chargers, power-conversion equipment and energy-storage systems, along with related services such as installation, maintenance and recycling. The company serves customers in markets including material handling, telecommunications, data centers, utilities, aerospace and defense, and transportation. Its offerings include lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries and other power systems designed for applications ranging from forklifts and other industrial vehicles to backup and grid-support power.
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