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SLNG vs HYLN vs CLNE vs PLUG vs BE

Revenue, margins, valuation, and 5-year total return — side by side.

Live fundamentals10-year financials5-year price chart
SLNG
Stabilis Solutions, Inc.

Oil & Gas Integrated

EnergyNASDAQ • US
Market Cap$77M
5Y Perf.+60.0%
HYLN
Hyliion Holdings Corp.

Auto - Parts

Consumer CyclicalNYSE • US
Market Cap$464M
5Y Perf.-75.3%
CLNE
Clean Energy Fuels Corp.

Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

EnergyNASDAQ • US
Market Cap$507M
5Y Perf.+10.5%
PLUG
Plug Power Inc.

Electrical Equipment & Parts

IndustrialsNASDAQ • US
Market Cap$4.36B
5Y Perf.-25.7%
BE
Bloom Energy Corporation

Electrical Equipment & Parts

IndustrialsNYSE • US
Market Cap$62.18B
5Y Perf.+3120.9%

SLNG vs HYLN vs CLNE vs PLUG vs BE — Key Financials

Market cap, revenue, margins, and valuation side-by-side.

Company Snapshot
SLNG logoSLNG
HYLN logoHYLN
CLNE logoCLNE
PLUG logoPLUG
BE logoBE
IndustryOil & Gas IntegratedAuto - PartsOil & Gas Refining & MarketingElectrical Equipment & PartsElectrical Equipment & Parts
Market Cap$77M$464M$507M$4.36B$62.18B
Revenue (TTM)$61M$3M$439M$710M$2.45B
Net Income (TTM)$-4M$-57M$-99M$-1.63B$6M
Gross Margin16.6%4.9%11.7%99.8%31.1%
Operating Margin-0.0%-18.9%7.4%38.1%8.2%
Forward P/E123.6x
Total Debt$9M$4M$99M$997M$2.99B
Cash & Equiv.$7M$23M$158M$1M$2.45B

SLNG vs HYLN vs CLNE vs PLUG vs BELong-Term Stock Performance

Price return indexed to 100 at period start. Dividends excluded.

SLNG
HYLN
CLNE
PLUG
BE
StockMay 20May 26Return
Stabilis Solutions,… (SLNG)100160.0+60.0%
Hyliion Holdings Co… (HYLN)10024.7-75.3%
Clean Energy Fuels … (CLNE)100110.5+10.5%
Plug Power Inc. (PLUG)10074.3-25.7%
Bloom Energy Corpor… (BE)1003220.9+3120.9%

Price return only. Dividends and distributions are not included.

Quick Verdict: SLNG vs HYLN vs CLNE vs PLUG vs BE

Each card shows where this stock fits in a portfolio — not just who wins on paper.

Bottom line: BE leads in 3 of 7 categories (5-stock set), making it the strongest pick for profitability and margin quality and recent price momentum and sentiment. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. is the stronger pick specifically for valuation and capital efficiency and capital preservation and lower volatility. HYLN also leads in specific categories worth noting. This set spans 3 sectors — these stocks serve different portfolio roles, not just different price points.
SLNG
Stabilis Solutions, Inc.
The Income Pick

SLNG is the clearest fit if your priority is income & stability.

  • Dividend streak 0 yrs, beta -0.44
Best for: income & stability
HYLN
Hyliion Holdings Corp.
The Growth Play

HYLN ranks third and is worth considering specifically for growth exposure and sleep-well-at-night.

  • Rev growth 130.3%, EPS growth -10.0%, 3Y rev CAGR 18.2%
  • Lower volatility, beta 2.39, Low D/E 2.3%, current ratio 10.00x
  • Beta 2.39, current ratio 10.00x
  • 130.3% revenue growth vs SLNG's -6.9%
Best for: growth exposure and sleep-well-at-night
CLNE
Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
The Value Play

CLNE is the #2 pick in this set and the best alternative if value and stability is your priority.

  • Better valuation composite
  • Beta 1.19 vs BE's 3.61, lower leverage
Best for: value and stability
PLUG
Plug Power Inc.
The Industrials Pick

Among these 5 stocks, PLUG doesn't own a clear edge in any measured category.

Best for: industrials exposure
BE
Bloom Energy Corporation
The Long-Run Compounder

BE carries the broadest edge in this set and is the clearest fit for long-term compounding.

  • 9.3% 10Y total return vs PLUG's 62.2%
  • 0.2% margin vs HYLN's -16.5%
  • +14.6% vs SLNG's -28.6%
  • 0.2% ROA vs PLUG's -64.3%, ROIC 4.1% vs 10.9%
Best for: long-term compounding
See the full category breakdown
CategoryWinnerWhy
GrowthHYLN logoHYLN130.3% revenue growth vs SLNG's -6.9%
ValueCLNE logoCLNEBetter valuation composite
Quality / MarginsBE logoBE0.2% margin vs HYLN's -16.5%
Stability / SafetyCLNE logoCLNEBeta 1.19 vs BE's 3.61, lower leverage
DividendsTieNone of these 5 stocks pay a meaningful dividend
Momentum (1Y)BE logoBE+14.6% vs SLNG's -28.6%
Efficiency (ROA)BE logoBE0.2% ROA vs PLUG's -64.3%, ROIC 4.1% vs 10.9%

SLNG vs HYLN vs CLNE vs PLUG vs BE — Revenue Breakdown by Segment

How each company's revenue is distributed across its business units

SLNGStabilis Solutions, Inc.
FY 2025
Natural Gas, Gathering, Transportation, Marketing and Processing
83.8%$57M
Rental
7.8%$5M
Service
7.3%$5M
Product and Service, Other
1.0%$667,000
HYLNHyliion Holdings Corp.
FY 2025
Product and Service, Other
100.0%$3M
CLNEClean Energy Fuels Corp.
FY 2025
Product
77.0%$365M
Service
12.5%$59M
Station construction sales
7.2%$34M
LCFS Credits
2.7%$13M
Other services
0.6%$3M
Federal Alternative Fuels Tax Credit
0.0%$198,000
PLUGPlug Power Inc.
FY 2025
Sale Of Electrolyzers
26.5%$188M
Fuel Delivered To Customers
18.8%$133M
Power Purchase Agreements
15.2%$108M
Sale of cryogenic equipment
13.5%$96M
Services Performed On Fuel Cell Systems And Related Infrastructure
13.3%$94M
Sales Of Fuel Cell Systems
7.6%$54M
Sale Of Hydrogen Infrastructure
3.8%$27M
Other (2)
1.4%$10M
BEBloom Energy Corporation
FY 2025
Product
75.6%$1.5B
Service
11.3%$228M
Installation
10.2%$206M
Electricity
3.0%$60M

SLNG vs HYLN vs CLNE vs PLUG vs BE — Financial Metrics

Side-by-side numbers across 5 stocks — who leads on profitability, valuation, growth, and risk.

BEST OVERALLBELAGGINGPLUG

Income & Cash Flow (Last 12 Months)

BE leads this category, winning 3 of 6 comparable metrics.

BE is the larger business by revenue, generating $2.4B annually — 704.8x HYLN's $3M. BE is the more profitable business, keeping 0.2% of every revenue dollar as net income compared to HYLN's -16.5%. On growth, BE holds the edge at +130.4% YoY revenue growth, suggesting stronger near-term business momentum.

MetricSLNG logoSLNGStabilis Solution…HYLN logoHYLNHyliion Holdings …CLNE logoCLNEClean Energy Fuel…PLUG logoPLUGPlug Power Inc.BE logoBEBloom Energy Corp…
RevenueTrailing 12 months$61M$3M$439M$710M$2.4B
EBITDAEarnings before interest/tax$5M-$60M$62M-$1.5B$240M
Net IncomeAfter-tax profit-$4M-$57M-$99M-$1.6B$6M
Free Cash FlowCash after capex$12M-$70M$19M-$2M$233M
Gross MarginGross profit ÷ Revenue+16.6%+4.9%+11.7%+99.8%+31.1%
Operating MarginEBIT ÷ Revenue-0.0%-18.9%+7.4%+38.1%+8.2%
Net MarginNet income ÷ Revenue-6.3%-16.5%-22.7%-2.3%+0.2%
FCF MarginFCF ÷ Revenue+20.1%-20.2%+4.3%-0.3%+9.5%
Rev. Growth (YoY)Latest quarter vs prior year-40.1%-52.8%+13.3%+17.6%+130.4%
EPS Growth (YoY)Latest quarter vs prior year-155.8%+12.5%+90.0%+95.9%+3.3%
BE leads this category, winning 3 of 6 comparable metrics.

Valuation Metrics

Evenly matched — SLNG and CLNE each lead in 2 of 5 comparable metrics.

On an enterprise value basis, SLNG's 16.3x EV/EBITDA is more attractive than BE's 508.4x.

MetricSLNG logoSLNGStabilis Solution…HYLN logoHYLNHyliion Holdings …CLNE logoCLNEClean Energy Fuel…PLUG logoPLUGPlug Power Inc.BE logoBEBloom Energy Corp…
Market CapShares × price$77M$464M$507M$4.4B$62.2B
Enterprise ValueMkt cap + debt − cash$79M$445M$448M$5.4B$62.7B
Trailing P/EPrice ÷ TTM EPS-57.14x-7.48x-2.29x-699.03x
Forward P/EPrice ÷ next-FY EPS est.123.56x
PEG RatioP/E ÷ EPS growth rate
EV / EBITDAEnterprise value multiple16.31x94.64x508.37x
Price / SalesMarket cap ÷ Revenue1.13x133.54x1.19x6.14x30.72x
Price / BookPrice ÷ Book value/share1.16x2.26x0.90x78.41x
Price / FCFMarket cap ÷ FCF167.45x8.47x1087.24x
Evenly matched — SLNG and CLNE each lead in 2 of 5 comparable metrics.

Profitability & Efficiency

Evenly matched — PLUG and BE each lead in 3 of 9 comparable metrics.

BE delivers a 0.8% return on equity — every $100 of shareholder capital generates $1 in annual profit, vs $-124 for PLUG. HYLN carries lower financial leverage with a 0.02x debt-to-equity ratio, signaling a more conservative balance sheet compared to PLUG's 19.75x. On the Piotroski fundamental quality scale (0–9), CLNE scores 5/9 vs SLNG's 3/9, reflecting solid financial health.

MetricSLNG logoSLNGStabilis Solution…HYLN logoHYLNHyliion Holdings …CLNE logoCLNEClean Energy Fuel…PLUG logoPLUGPlug Power Inc.BE logoBEBloom Energy Corp…
ROE (TTM)Return on equity-5.9%-29.8%-17.2%-124.4%+0.8%
ROA (TTM)Return on assets-4.2%-28.1%-9.2%-64.3%+0.2%
ROICReturn on invested capital-2.8%-23.7%-9.4%+10.9%+4.1%
ROCEReturn on capital employed-3.4%-29.6%-9.4%+18.6%+2.5%
Piotroski ScoreFundamental quality 0–934554
Debt / EquityFinancial leverage0.13x0.02x0.18x19.75x3.77x
Net DebtTotal debt minus cash$1M-$19M-$59M$996M$538M
Cash & Equiv.Liquid assets$7M$23M$158M$1M$2.5B
Total DebtShort + long-term debt$9M$4M$99M$997M$3.0B
Interest CoverageEBIT ÷ Interest expense-1.44x-1.07x-36.18x1.05x
Evenly matched — PLUG and BE each lead in 3 of 9 comparable metrics.

Total Returns (Dividends Reinvested)

BE leads this category, winning 6 of 6 comparable metrics.

A $10,000 investment in BE five years ago would be worth $111,339 today (with dividends reinvested), compared to $1,358 for PLUG. Over the past 12 months, BE leads with a +1464.7% total return vs SLNG's -28.6%. The 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) favors BE at 148.0% vs PLUG's -30.4% — a key indicator of consistent wealth creation.

MetricSLNG logoSLNGStabilis Solution…HYLN logoHYLNHyliion Holdings …CLNE logoCLNEClean Energy Fuel…PLUG logoPLUGPlug Power Inc.BE logoBEBloom Energy Corp…
YTD ReturnYear-to-date-9.2%+35.7%+6.9%+40.4%+162.1%
1-Year ReturnPast 12 months-28.6%+52.5%+44.4%+303.6%+1464.7%
3-Year ReturnCumulative with dividends+30.4%+40.3%-46.3%-66.3%+1425.9%
5-Year ReturnCumulative with dividends-48.6%-72.9%-73.8%-86.4%+1013.4%
10-Year ReturnCumulative with dividends-80.5%-74.5%-26.9%+62.2%+934.6%
CAGR (3Y)Annualised 3-year return+9.3%+12.0%-18.7%-30.4%+148.0%
BE leads this category, winning 6 of 6 comparable metrics.

Risk & Volatility

Evenly matched — SLNG and HYLN each lead in 1 of 2 comparable metrics.

SLNG is the less volatile stock with a -0.44 beta — it tends to amplify market swings less than BE's 3.61 beta. A beta below 1.0 means the stock typically moves less than the S&P 500. HYLN currently trades 96.5% from its 52-week high vs SLNG's 65.4% drawdown — a narrower gap to the peak suggests stronger recent price momentum.

MetricSLNG logoSLNGStabilis Solution…HYLN logoHYLNHyliion Holdings …CLNE logoCLNEClean Energy Fuel…PLUG logoPLUGPlug Power Inc.BE logoBEBloom Energy Corp…
Beta (5Y)Sensitivity to S&P 500-0.44x2.39x1.19x2.57x3.61x
52-Week HighHighest price in past year$6.36$2.56$3.11$4.58$302.99
52-Week LowLowest price in past year$3.21$1.11$1.56$0.69$16.18
% of 52W HighCurrent price vs 52-week peak+65.4%+96.5%+74.3%+68.3%+85.4%
RSI (14)Momentum oscillator 0–10057.473.444.663.372.6
Avg Volume (50D)Average daily shares traded51K949K1.3M76.5M10.1M
Evenly matched — SLNG and HYLN each lead in 1 of 2 comparable metrics.

Analyst Outlook

Insufficient data to determine a leader in this category.

Analyst consensus: SLNG as "Buy", HYLN as "Hold", CLNE as "Buy", PLUG as "Buy", BE as "Buy". Consensus price targets imply 51.5% upside for CLNE (target: $4) vs -27.5% for BE (target: $188).

MetricSLNG logoSLNGStabilis Solution…HYLN logoHYLNHyliion Holdings …CLNE logoCLNEClean Energy Fuel…PLUG logoPLUGPlug Power Inc.BE logoBEBloom Energy Corp…
Analyst RatingConsensus buy/hold/sellBuyHoldBuyBuyBuy
Price TargetConsensus 12-month target$3.13$3.50$3.91$187.56
# AnalystsCovering analysts16223831
Dividend YieldAnnual dividend ÷ price+0.0%
Dividend StreakConsecutive years of raises00
Dividend / ShareAnnual DPS$0.00
Buyback YieldShare repurchases ÷ mkt cap0.0%0.0%+1.6%0.0%0.0%
Insufficient data to determine a leader in this category.
Key Takeaway

BE leads in 2 of 6 categories — strongest in Income & Cash Flow and Total Returns. 3 categories are tied.

Best OverallBloom Energy Corporation (BE)Leads 2 of 6 categories
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SLNG vs HYLN vs CLNE vs PLUG vs BE: Key Questions Answered

9 questions · data-driven answers · updated daily

01

Is SLNG or HYLN or CLNE or PLUG or BE a better buy right now?

For growth investors, Hyliion Holdings Corp.

(HYLN) is the stronger pick with 130. 3% revenue growth year-over-year, versus -6. 9% for Stabilis Solutions, Inc. (SLNG). Analysts rate Stabilis Solutions, Inc. (SLNG) a "Buy" — based on 1 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.

02

Which is the better long-term investment — SLNG or HYLN or CLNE or PLUG or BE?

Over the past 5 years, Bloom Energy Corporation (BE) delivered a total return of +1013%, compared to -86.

4% for Plug Power Inc. (PLUG). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: BE returned +934. 6% versus SLNG's -80. 5%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.

03

Which is safer — SLNG or HYLN or CLNE or PLUG or BE?

By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Stabilis Solutions, Inc.

(SLNG) is the lower-risk stock at -0. 44β versus Bloom Energy Corporation's 3. 61β — meaning BE is approximately -921% more volatile than SLNG relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Hyliion Holdings Corp. (HYLN) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 2% versus 20% for Plug Power Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.

04

Which is growing faster — SLNG or HYLN or CLNE or PLUG or BE?

By revenue growth (latest reported year), Hyliion Holdings Corp.

(HYLN) is pulling ahead at 130. 3% versus -6. 9% for Stabilis Solutions, Inc. (SLNG). On earnings-per-share growth, the picture is similar: Plug Power Inc. grew EPS 100. 0% year-over-year, compared to -184. 6% for Bloom Energy Corporation. Over a 3-year CAGR, BE leads at 19. 1% annualised revenue growth. Higher growth typically commands a higher valuation multiple — check whether the premium P/E or P/S is justified by the growth rate using the PEG ratio.

05

Which has better profit margins — SLNG or HYLN or CLNE or PLUG or BE?

Stabilis Solutions, Inc.

(SLNG) is the more profitable company, earning -2. 0% net margin versus -1645. 7% for Hyliion Holdings Corp. — meaning it keeps -2. 0% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: PLUG leads at 38. 1% versus -1886. 4% for HYLN. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — PLUG leads at 99. 8%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.

06

Is SLNG or HYLN or CLNE or PLUG or BE more undervalued right now?

Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for CLNE: 51.

5% to $3. 50.

07

Which pays a better dividend — SLNG or HYLN or CLNE or PLUG or BE?

None of the stocks in this comparison currently pay a material dividend.

All are effectively zero-yield and should be held for capital appreciation rather than income.

08

Is SLNG or HYLN or CLNE or PLUG or BE better for a retirement portfolio?

For long-horizon retirement investors, Stabilis Solutions, Inc.

(SLNG) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β -0. 44)). Hyliion Holdings Corp. (HYLN) carries a higher beta of 2. 39 — meaning larger drawdowns in market downturns, which matters significantly when you cannot wait years for a recovery. Both have compounded well over 10 years (SLNG: -80. 5%, HYLN: -74. 5%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.

09

What are the main differences between SLNG and HYLN and CLNE and PLUG and BE?

These companies operate in different sectors (SLNG (Energy) and HYLN (Consumer Cyclical) and CLNE (Energy) and PLUG (Industrials) and BE (Industrials)), which means they face different economic cycles, regulatory environments, and macro sensitivities — making direct comparison nuanced.

In terms of investment character: SLNG is a small-cap quality compounder stock; HYLN is a small-cap high-growth stock; CLNE is a small-cap quality compounder stock; PLUG is a small-cap quality compounder stock; BE is a mid-cap high-growth stock. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.

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