Planet Green (PLAG)
Market Price (6/19/2026): $1.8 | Market Cap: $25.6 MilSector: Industrials | Industry: Industrial Conglomerates
Planet Green (PLAG)
Market Price (6/19/2026): $1.8Market Cap: $25.6 MilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Industrial Conglomerates
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Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 107% Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 37%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 36% Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -60% Attractive yieldFCF Yield is 12% Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Advanced Recycling Technologies, Waste-to-Energy Solutions, Show more. | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -37%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -146% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -17 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -194% Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 118% Weak revenue growthRev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -9.9% Significant share based compensationSBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 136% Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -105% High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 151% Key risksPLAG key risks include [1] potential NYSE delisting due to sustained losses and financial non-compliance, Show more. |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 107% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 37%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 36% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -60% |
| Attractive yieldFCF Yield is 12% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Circular Economy & Recycling, and Sustainable Resource Management. Themes include Advanced Recycling Technologies, Waste-to-Energy Solutions, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -37%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -146% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -17 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -194% |
| Stock price has recently run up significantly12M Rtn12 month market price return is 118% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -9.9% |
| Significant share based compensationSBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 136% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -105% |
| High stock price volatilityVol 12M is 151% |
| Key risksPLAG key risks include [1] potential NYSE delisting due to sustained losses and financial non-compliance, Show more. |
Qualitative Assessment
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Updated on 6/18/2026
Planet Green (PLAG) stock has lost about 15% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:
1. Going Concern Qualification Raised Significant Doubts About Financial Viability.
Planet Green's stock experienced downward pressure after its independent registered public accounting firm issued a "going concern qualification" in the audit report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. This report, filed on March 31, 2026, indicated substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue operating. The company further announced a required NYSE disclosure regarding this going concern opinion on May 11, 2026, reinforcing concerns over its long-term financial stability.
2. Continued Unprofitability and Strategic Divestiture for Nominal Consideration.
Despite reporting an EPS of $0.04 and revenue of $6.36 million for fiscal Q1 2026 (released May 16, 2026), Planet Green demonstrated overall weak financial health, with a trailing EPS of -$0.38 and significant losses of -$25.87 million over the last 12 months. This sustained unprofitability was further highlighted by the completion of a strategic divestiture on June 17, 2026. The company sold its 100% equity interest in Bless Chemical Co., Ltd. HK, which included the indirect disposition of Jingshan Sanhe Luckysky New Energy Technologies Co., Ltd., for only nominal consideration. This divestiture of a non-revenue-generating subsidiary with liabilities, although intended to refocus on core businesses, resulted in "materially lower assets and liabilities" and reflected significant "losses from discontinued operations."
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Planet Green (PLAG) stock has lost about 15% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:
1. Going Concern Qualification Raised Significant Doubts About Financial Viability.
Planet Green's stock experienced downward pressure after its independent registered public accounting firm issued a "going concern qualification" in the audit report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. This report, filed on March 31, 2026, indicated substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue operating. The company further announced a required NYSE disclosure regarding this going concern opinion on May 11, 2026, reinforcing concerns over its long-term financial stability.
2. Continued Unprofitability and Strategic Divestiture for Nominal Consideration.
Despite reporting an EPS of $0.04 and revenue of $6.36 million for fiscal Q1 2026 (released May 16, 2026), Planet Green demonstrated overall weak financial health, with a trailing EPS of -$0.38 and significant losses of -$25.87 million over the last 12 months. This sustained unprofitability was further highlighted by the completion of a strategic divestiture on June 17, 2026. The company sold its 100% equity interest in Bless Chemical Co., Ltd. HK, which included the indirect disposition of Jingshan Sanhe Luckysky New Energy Technologies Co., Ltd., for only nominal consideration. This divestiture of a non-revenue-generating subsidiary with liabilities, although intended to refocus on core businesses, resulted in "materially lower assets and liabilities" and reflected significant "losses from discontinued operations."
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Updated on 6/18/2026
Planet Green (PLAG) stock has lost about 15% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:
1. Going Concern Qualification Raised Significant Doubts About Financial Viability.
Planet Green's stock experienced downward pressure after its independent registered public accounting firm issued a "going concern qualification" in the audit report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. This report, filed on March 31, 2026, indicated substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue operating. The company further announced a required NYSE disclosure regarding this going concern opinion on May 11, 2026, reinforcing concerns over its long-term financial stability.
2. Continued Unprofitability and Strategic Divestiture for Nominal Consideration.
Despite reporting an EPS of $0.04 and revenue of $6.36 million for fiscal Q1 2026 (released May 16, 2026), Planet Green demonstrated overall weak financial health, with a trailing EPS of -$0.38 and significant losses of -$25.87 million over the last 12 months. This sustained unprofitability was further highlighted by the completion of a strategic divestiture on June 17, 2026. The company sold its 100% equity interest in Bless Chemical Co., Ltd. HK, which included the indirect disposition of Jingshan Sanhe Luckysky New Energy Technologies Co., Ltd., for only nominal consideration. This divestiture of a non-revenue-generating subsidiary with liabilities, although intended to refocus on core businesses, resulted in "materially lower assets and liabilities" and reflected significant "losses from discontinued operations."
3. Broader Macroeconomic Headwinds and "Risk-Off" Sentiment in Small-Cap Market.
Planet Green, as a small-cap company operating in the sustainable agricultural and green food production sector, was disproportionately impacted by a general "risk-off" sentiment in the broader small-cap market. Uncertain macroeconomic signals, coupled with shifting market expectations around interest rate policy and ongoing regulatory discussions concerning incentives for sustainable food supply chains, contributed to sector-wide volatility and downward pressure on PLAG shares between February 28, 2026, and June 18, 2026.
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Planet Green (PLAG) stock has lost about 15% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:
1. Going Concern Qualification Raised Significant Doubts About Financial Viability.
Planet Green's stock experienced downward pressure after its independent registered public accounting firm issued a "going concern qualification" in the audit report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. This report, filed on March 31, 2026, indicated substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue operating. The company further announced a required NYSE disclosure regarding this going concern opinion on May 11, 2026, reinforcing concerns over its long-term financial stability.
2. Continued Unprofitability and Strategic Divestiture for Nominal Consideration.
Despite reporting an EPS of $0.04 and revenue of $6.36 million for fiscal Q1 2026 (released May 16, 2026), Planet Green demonstrated overall weak financial health, with a trailing EPS of -$0.38 and significant losses of -$25.87 million over the last 12 months. This sustained unprofitability was further highlighted by the completion of a strategic divestiture on June 17, 2026. The company sold its 100% equity interest in Bless Chemical Co., Ltd. HK, which included the indirect disposition of Jingshan Sanhe Luckysky New Energy Technologies Co., Ltd., for only nominal consideration. This divestiture of a non-revenue-generating subsidiary with liabilities, although intended to refocus on core businesses, resulted in "materially lower assets and liabilities" and reflected significant "losses from discontinued operations."
3. Broader Macroeconomic Headwinds and "Risk-Off" Sentiment in Small-Cap Market.
Planet Green, as a small-cap company operating in the sustainable agricultural and green food production sector, was disproportionately impacted by a general "risk-off" sentiment in the broader small-cap market. Uncertain macroeconomic signals, coupled with shifting market expectations around interest rate policy and ongoing regulatory discussions concerning incentives for sustainable food supply chains, contributed to sector-wide volatility and downward pressure on PLAG shares between February 28, 2026, and June 18, 2026.
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Stock Movement Drivers
Fundamental Drivers
The -14.5% change in PLAG stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/18/2026 was primarily driven by a -48.8% change in the company's Shares Outstanding (Mil).| (LTM values as of) | 2282026 | 6182026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 2.11 | 1.80 | -14.5% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 3 | 9 | 147.5% |
| P/S Multiple | 4.4 | 3.0 | -32.5% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 7 | 14 | -48.8% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -14.5% |
Market Drivers
2/28/2026 to 6/18/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| PLAG | -14.5% | |
| Market (SPY) | 9.2% | -5.3% |
| Sector (XLI) | 2.4% | -2.0% |
Fundamental Drivers
The -30.5% change in PLAG stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/18/2026 was primarily driven by a -48.8% change in the company's Shares Outstanding (Mil).| (LTM values as of) | 11302025 | 6182026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 2.59 | 1.80 | -30.5% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 3 | 9 | 147.5% |
| P/S Multiple | 5.5 | 3.0 | -45.1% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 7 | 14 | -48.8% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -30.5% |
Market Drivers
11/30/2025 to 6/18/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| PLAG | -30.5% | |
| Market (SPY) | 9.9% | 6.0% |
| Sector (XLI) | 18.4% | 6.1% |
Fundamental Drivers
The -23.7% change in PLAG stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/18/2026 was primarily driven by a -48.8% change in the company's Shares Outstanding (Mil).| (LTM values as of) | 5312025 | 6182026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 2.36 | 1.80 | -23.7% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 4 | 9 | 106.5% |
| P/S Multiple | 4.1 | 3.0 | -27.8% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 7 | 14 | -48.8% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -23.7% |
Market Drivers
5/31/2025 to 6/18/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| PLAG | -23.7% | |
| Market (SPY) | 28.1% | 5.4% |
| Sector (XLI) | 28.4% | 2.9% |
Fundamental Drivers
The -66.9% change in PLAG stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/18/2026 was primarily driven by a -79.3% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).| (LTM values as of) | 5312023 | 6182026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Price ($) | 5.44 | 1.80 | -66.9% |
| Change Contribution By: | |||
| Total Revenues ($ Mil) | 41 | 9 | -79.3% |
| P/S Multiple | 0.9 | 3.0 | 215.4% |
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 7 | 14 | -49.4% |
| Cumulative Contribution | -66.9% |
Market Drivers
5/31/2023 to 6/18/2026| Return | Correlation | |
|---|---|---|
| PLAG | -66.9% | |
| Market (SPY) | 85.7% | 7.0% |
| Sector (XLI) | 95.3% | 5.7% |
Price Returns Compared
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| PLAG Return | -54% | -39% | -21% | -47% | -16% | -24% | -93% |
| Peers Return | -14% | 26% | 59% | 158% | -27% | 12% | 262% |
| S&P 500 Return | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 8% | 98% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| PLAG Win Rate | 42% | 33% | 33% | 33% | 42% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 28% | 42% | 55% | 50% | 38% | 50% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | 50% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| PLAG Max Drawdown | -73% | -63% | -67% | -75% | -74% | -68% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -43% | -62% | -49% | -49% | -54% | -48% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -5% | -25% | -10% | -8% | -19% | -9% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: SENEA, BRFH, SOWG, LSF, NAII.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/18/2026 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | PLAG | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 US Tariff Shock | ||
| % Loss | -56.9% | -18.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 132.1% | 23.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 27 days | 79 days |
| 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind | ||
| % Loss | -22.1% | -7.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 28.3% | 8.5% |
| Time to Breakeven | 5 days | 18 days |
| Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock | ||
| % Loss | -32.9% | -9.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 49.1% | 10.5% |
| Time to Breakeven | 21 days | 24 days |
| 2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -22.0% | -6.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 28.2% | 7.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 56 days | 31 days |
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -18.5% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 22.8% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 11 days | 140 days |
| Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -32.9% | -19.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 49.0% | 23.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 6 days | 105 days |
In The Past
Planet Green's stock fell -56.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 132.1% gain to breakeven.
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| Event | PLAG | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 US Tariff Shock | ||
| % Loss | -56.9% | -18.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 132.1% | 23.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 27 days | 79 days |
| 2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind | ||
| % Loss | -22.1% | -7.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 28.3% | 8.5% |
| Time to Breakeven | 5 days | 18 days |
| Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock | ||
| % Loss | -32.9% | -9.5% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 49.1% | 10.5% |
| Time to Breakeven | 21 days | 24 days |
| 2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -22.0% | -6.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 28.2% | 7.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 56 days | 31 days |
| Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -32.9% | -19.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 49.0% | 23.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 6 days | 105 days |
| 2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse | ||
| % Loss | -25.8% | -6.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 34.8% | 7.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 87 days | 15 days |
| 2013 Taper Tantrum | ||
| % Loss | -39.7% | -0.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 65.9% | 0.2% |
| Time to Breakeven | 65 days | 1 days |
| 2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion | ||
| % Loss | -31.4% | -17.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 45.7% | 21.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1358 days | 123 days |
| 2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash | ||
| % Loss | -24.7% | -15.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 32.8% | 18.2% |
| Time to Breakeven | 24 days | 125 days |
In The Past
Planet Green's stock fell -56.9% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 132.1% gain to breakeven.
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About Planet Green (PLAG)
Planet Green Holdings Corp. (PLAG) is a highly diversified company with operations spanning multiple sectors, primarily serving markets in China and internationally. Originally incorporated in 1986, the company has evolved to include distinct business segments in consumer goods, chemical manufacturing, energy equipment, and digital advertising technology.
In its consumer goods division, Planet Green is involved in growing, manufacturing, and distributing various tea products, specifically brick, black, and green tea. It also imports and distributes beef products. The company's industrial activities include the research, development, and manufacture of a range of chemical products, such as formaldehyde, urea formaldehyde adhesive, methylal, ethanol fuel, fuel additives, and clean fuel. Complementing this, PLAG also designs and produces specialized energy infrastructure equipment, including skid-mounted refueling and LNG cryogenic equipment, as well as oil storage tanks.
Beyond traditional manufacturing, Planet Green operates an online demand-side platform, which is a system enabling buyers of digital advertising inventory to efficiently manage multiple advertisement and data exchanges. This diverse portfolio means Planet Green serves a broad customer base, from individual consumers of food products to industrial clients in the chemical and energy sectors, and advertising agencies or businesses utilizing digital ad platforms.
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- Tea Products: Grows, manufactures, and distributes brick, black, and green tea products.
- Beef Products: Imports and distributes beef products.
- Chemical Products: Researches, develops, manufactures, and sells various chemicals including formaldehyde, urea formaldehyde adhesive, methylal, ethanol fuel, fuel additives, and clean fuel.
- Energy Equipment: Researches, develops, and manufactures skid-mounted refueling equipment, LNG cryogenic equipment, and oil storage tanks.
- Digital Advertising Platform: Operates an online demand-side platform for managing digital advertising inventory.
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Bin Zhou, Chairman & CEO, President
Mr. Zhou has served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Planet Green Holdings Corp. since October 2020 and as a Director since May 14, 2019. He also serves as the company's President.
Lili Hu, Chief Financial Officer, Director
Ms. Hu serves as the Chief Financial Officer and a Director of Planet Green Holdings Corp. She was elected as a director in October 2024.
Dr. Yong Yang, Chief Technology Director
Dr. Yang is the Chief Technology Director for Planet Green Holdings Corp.
Dr. Yiming Qian, Deputy Technology Director
Dr. Qian serves as the Deputy Technology Director for Planet Green Holdings Corp.
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The search results provide a lot of current information regarding Planet Green Holdings Corp. (PLAG), primarily focusing on its financial distress and potential delisting from the NYSE due to a stockholders' deficit and consistent losses. Several sources highlight its poor financial strength, negative margins, and declining revenue growth across its diverse sectors, including chemical products, tea production, and online advertising services.
While my initial analysis identified risks based on the company's business segments, the search results point to a more immediate and overarching risk that supersedes those: its financial viability and compliance with stock exchange listing requirements. The risk of delisting due to severe financial issues is a critical, existential threat to the business.
Therefore, the key risks need to be re-evaluated to reflect this most significant information.
Here's a revised assessment of the key risks, prioritizing the most immediate and severe:
1. **Risk of Delisting and Going Concern Doubt:** Planet Green Holdings Corp. faces a significant and immediate risk of delisting from the NYSE American due to failing to meet continued listing criteria, specifically a stockholders' deficit and consistent losses over multiple fiscal years. The company has received a deficiency notice from the NYSE and needs to submit a compliance plan. Furthermore, its audited financial statements have included an explanatory paragraph related to the company's ability to continue as a going concern, indicating substantial doubt about its ability to remain in business. This fundamental financial instability is the most dominant risk.
2. **Severe Financial Distress and Lack of Profitability:** The company exhibits poor financial health, characterized by negative operating and net margins, declining revenue growth, and a low current ratio. An Altman Z-Score of -20.38 places the company in the distress zone, suggesting a high possibility of bankruptcy within the next two years. This deep-seated financial weakness permeates all its business segments and makes it difficult to invest, compete, or withstand any market challenges.
3. **Operational Challenges and Intense Competition Across Diverse, Underperforming Segments:** Planet Green operates across highly disparate sectors, including tea products, beef distribution, chemical manufacturing, equipment production, and online advertising. This diversification, without apparent synergy, seems to lead to diluted focus and inefficient resource allocation. Each segment operates in competitive markets, and the company's overall financial performance suggests an inability to effectively compete or generate profits across these varied business lines. The company lacks sufficient analyst coverage, and its future earnings cannot be reliably calculated, further highlighting uncertainty across these segments.
The original prompt asked not to speculate on vague hypothetical risks, and the identified risks are based on factual information from the search results regarding its financial health and operational status. The background mentioned the diverse nature, and the search results confirmed its underperformance across these.
The order should be from most significant to less significant. Delisting and going concern is the most immediate existential threat. Severe financial distress is the underlying cause. Operational challenges across diverse segments contribute to the financial distress.
This revised structure aligns with the newly acquired information from the search results, which heavily emphasizes the company's severe financial challenges.
Final check on constraints:
- Up to three key risks: Yes, three.
- Order from most significant to less significant: Yes.
- No speculation: Risks are directly supported by search results.
- Null if no risks: Risks identified.
- No disclaimers/caveats: Will ensure in output.
- HTML tags: Will include.
- Verification step: Confirmed for PLAG, consistent with background and search results.
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1. The increasing adoption and market penetration of plant-based and lab-grown meat alternatives pose a clear emerging threat to Planet Green's beef product import and distribution business. These alternatives directly compete with traditional beef products, driven by changing consumer preferences towards sustainable and health-conscious food choices.
2. The accelerating global transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy sources presents a significant emerging threat to Planet Green's chemical products business (specifically ethanol fuel, fuel additives, and clean fuel) and its equipment division (skid-mounted refueling and oil storage tanks). This shift is likely to reduce long-term demand for fossil fuels and associated infrastructure and chemicals.
3. The growing dominance of "walled garden" advertising platforms (e.g., Google, Meta) and impending privacy changes, such as the deprecation of third-party cookies, represent an emerging threat to Planet Green's online demand-side platform. These changes can limit access to crucial data, inventory, and targeting capabilities, potentially undermining the competitiveness and effectiveness of independent DSPs.
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Planet Green Holdings Corp. (PLAG) operates in several diverse markets. Here's an overview of the addressable market sizes for its main products and services:
Tea Products
- The global tea market was valued at approximately USD 69.51 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach about USD 115.19 billion by 2033, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from 2026 to 2033. Other estimates place the global tea market at USD 26.7 billion in 2025, expanding to USD 39.4 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 4.40% from 2026-2034. Another report indicates a global market size of USD 18.77 billion in 2025, reaching USD 32.02 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 6.11% from 2026-2034.
- In China, a key region for Planet Green, the tea market was valued at USD 58.73 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 121.24 billion by 2033, demonstrating a CAGR of 8.13% from 2025 to 2033. China is the world's largest tea market.
Beef Products
- The global beef market was valued at USD 526.50 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow to USD 712.54 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030. Other estimates suggest the global market reached USD 489.2 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 726.53 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2026 to 2033.
- The beef market in China is projected to reach USD 82.12 billion by 2026.
Chemical Products (Formaldehyde, Urea Formaldehyde Adhesive, Ethanol Fuel, Fuel Additives)
- Formaldehyde: The global formaldehyde market was valued at USD 7.92 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 12.3 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 5.7% from 2023 to 2030. Asia Pacific held the largest revenue share of 54.0% in 2022 for the global formaldehyde market. Other estimations place the global formaldehyde market at USD 31.69 billion in 2024, growing to USD 46.82 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 5% from 2025 to 2032.
- Urea Formaldehyde Adhesive: The global urea-formaldehyde adhesives market is projected to grow from USD 5.2 billion in 2023 to USD 6.8 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.2%. Another report states the global urea formaldehyde market size was USD 8.84 billion in 2025 and is poised to grow to USD 17.03 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period (2026-2035).
- Ethanol Fuel: The global fuel ethanol market was valued at USD 100.9 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 144.3 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2024 to 2030. The global ethanol e-fuel market, a specific segment, was valued at USD 1.7 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 30.4 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 33.4% from 2025 to 2034. In China, the fuel ethanol market size was valued at USD 9.16 billion in 2024.
- Fuel Additives: The global fuel additives market size was valued at USD 6.74 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.80% from 2025 to 2034. The global specialty fuel additives market was valued at USD 11.17 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 16.75 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.0% from 2025 to 2030. Asia Pacific is anticipated to exhibit the fastest CAGR in the fuel additives market, and China's specialty fuel additives market accounted for the largest share in the Asia Pacific in 2024.
LNG Cryogenic Equipment and Oil Storage Tanks
- LNG Cryogenic Equipment: The global LNG cryogenic equipment market size was valued at USD 4.66 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 7.32 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2025 to 2034. Another source estimates the global cryogenic equipment market at USD 26.57 billion in 2025, reaching USD 45.39 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 7.0% from 2026 to 2033.
- Oil Storage Tanks: The global oil storage market size was valued at USD 12.2 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 18.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.3% from 2021 to 2030. Another estimate places the global oil storage market size at USD 14.55 billion in 2025, increasing to approximately USD 25.45 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 5.75% from 2026 to 2035.
Online Demand-Side Platform (DSP)
- The global Demand-Side Platform (DSP) market was valued at USD 13.37 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to reach USD 65.20 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 21.9% between 2025 and 2032. Other reports indicate the global DSP market was valued at USD 20.76 billion in 2022, reaching USD 114.51 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 23.9%. Asia-Pacific's DSP market volume reached 3,620 units in 2024, with China, India, and Japan contributing over 65% of the total consumption in the region.
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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Planet Green (PLAG)
- Development and Commercialization of AI-driven Mental Healthcare Solutions: Planet Green's subsidiary, Fast Approach, is developing AI-driven conversational agents designed for early-stage intervention in adolescent mental healthcare. This initiative is anticipated to significantly enhance revenue streams and market position.
- Growth in the New Energy & Chemical Industry Segment: The company continues to focus on its diversified offerings in the new energy and chemical industry. This segment includes the research, development, manufacture, and sale of chemical products such as ethanol fuel, fuel additives, and clean fuel, as well as skid-mounted refueling and LNG cryogenic equipment.
- Expansion and Introduction of New Tea Products and Sales Channels: Planet Green is pursuing growth in its traditional tea business through initiatives such as the launch of the new "Shengshengchuan Black Gold" black tea series in December 2025 and the expansion of sales channels via strategic partnerships, like one established in the Inner Mongolia Market in June 2025.
- Growth in the Online Demand-Side Platform (Digital Advertising) Operations: The company operates an online demand-side platform for digital advertising in both North America and China. Continued development and expansion in this segment are expected to contribute to future revenue growth.
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Capital Allocation Decisions (Last 3-5 Years)
Share Issuance
- Planet Green Holdings Corp. issued an aggregate of 2,200,000 shares of common stock on January 4, 2021, as part of the acquisition of Jingshan Sanhe Luckysky New Energy Technologies Co., Ltd.
- The company planned to raise $4.1 million in a stock deal.
Outbound Investments
- On January 4, 2021, Planet Green Holdings Corp. acquired 85% of the outstanding equity interests of Jingshan Sanhe Luckysky New Energy Technologies Co., Ltd., a company engaged in researching, developing, manufacturing, and selling ethanol fuel and fuel additive products in China.
Capital Expenditures
- Planet Green invested $8,000 in capital expenditures in fiscal year 2024, focusing on funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
- Capital expenditures in fiscal year 2024 represented a 71.5% decrease from the prior year.
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 3.27 |
| Mkt Cap | 0.0 |
| Rev LTM | 35 |
| Op Inc LTM | -6 |
| FCF LTM | -4 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | -2 |
| CFO LTM | -4 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | -2 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 36.1% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 9.2% |
| Rev Chg Q | 23.3% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 4.8% |
| Op Inc Chg LTM | 24.7% |
| Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg | -95.6% |
| Op Mgn LTM | -11.9% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | -11.9% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 1.1% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | -3.2% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | -2.6% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | -6.4% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | -2.9% |
Price Behavior
Price Behavior
| Market Price | $1.80 | |
| Market Cap ($ Bil) | 0.0 | |
| First Trading Date | 02/23/2007 | |
| Distance from 52W High | -55.6% | |
| 50 Days | 200 Days | |
| DMA Price | $1.63 | $2.09 |
| DMA Trend | indeterminate | down |
| Distance from DMA | 10.2% | -14.0% |
| 3M | 1YR | |
| Volatility | 108.4% | 151.7% |
| Downside Capture | -197.84 | 7.06 |
| Upside Capture | -64.87 | 96.35 |
| Correlation (SPY) | -12.1% | 4.0% |
PLAG Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
| 1M | 2M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | -0.81 | -0.26 | -0.53 | 0.99 | 0.93 | 0.70 |
| Up Beta | 2.36 | 3.11 | 0.77 | 0.26 | 0.10 | 0.78 |
| Down Beta | -6.28 | 4.59 | 1.59 | 2.82 | 1.48 | 0.97 |
| Up Capture | -145% | -102% | -140% | -19% | 67% | 5% |
| Bmk +ve Days | 13 | 28 | 36 | 67 | 141 | 432 |
| Stock +ve Days | 9 | 22 | 32 | 64 | 132 | 357 |
| Down Capture | 62% | -832% | -195% | 121% | 147% | 95% |
| Bmk -ve Days | 7 | 13 | 27 | 57 | 109 | 318 |
| Stock -ve Days | 11 | 18 | 29 | 58 | 112 | 361 |
[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with PLAG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAG | 124.7% | 151.8% | 1.27 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLI) | 28.7% | 16.2% | 1.38 | 1.6% |
| Equity (SPY) | 26.5% | 12.4% | 1.61 | 4.0% |
| Gold (GLD) | 24.2% | 27.5% | 0.77 | 5.8% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 19.8% | 18.8% | 0.83 | -2.4% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 11.0% | 13.7% | 0.52 | -11.2% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | -38.3% | 42.4% | -1.02 | 1.7% |
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Based On 5-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with PLAG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAG | -34.9% | 129.1% | 0.30 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLI) | 13.5% | 17.5% | 0.61 | 9.1% |
| Equity (SPY) | 13.5% | 17.1% | 0.62 | 10.8% |
| Gold (GLD) | 17.1% | 18.3% | 0.76 | 4.8% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 7.5% | 19.4% | 0.29 | 6.0% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 1.9% | 18.9% | 0.00 | 5.3% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | 11.6% | 54.2% | 0.41 | 5.2% |
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Based On 10-Year Data
| Annualized Return | Annualized Volatility | Sharpe Ratio | Correlation with PLAG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAG | -37.9% | 155.8% | 0.23 | - |
| Sector ETF (XLI) | 14.2% | 20.0% | 0.62 | 5.9% |
| Equity (SPY) | 15.3% | 18.0% | 0.73 | 7.5% |
| Gold (GLD) | 12.3% | 16.1% | 0.63 | 1.8% |
| Commodities (DBC) | 5.9% | 18.0% | 0.26 | 4.0% |
| Real Estate (VNQ) | 5.3% | 20.7% | 0.22 | 4.1% |
| Bitcoin (BTCUSD) | 60.4% | 66.8% | 1.00 | 1.4% |
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Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | 05/15/2026 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2025 | 03/31/2026 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2025 | 11/14/2025 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2025 | 08/14/2025 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2025 | 05/15/2025 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2024 | 04/11/2025 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2024 | 11/15/2024 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2024 | 08/14/2024 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2024 | 05/15/2024 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2023 | 04/01/2024 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2023 | 11/14/2023 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2023 | 08/14/2023 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2023 | 05/15/2023 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2022 | 03/31/2023 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2022 | 11/14/2022 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2022 | 08/12/2022 | 10-Q |
| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 03/31/2026 | 05/15/2026 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2025 | 03/31/2026 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2025 | 11/14/2025 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2025 | 08/14/2025 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2025 | 05/15/2025 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2024 | 04/11/2025 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2024 | 11/15/2024 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2024 | 08/14/2024 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2024 | 05/15/2024 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2023 | 04/01/2024 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2023 | 11/14/2023 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2023 | 08/14/2023 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2023 | 05/15/2023 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2022 | 03/31/2023 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2022 | 11/14/2022 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2022 | 08/12/2022 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2022 | 05/13/2022 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2021 | 03/31/2022 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2021 | 11/15/2021 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2021 | 08/13/2021 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2021 | 05/17/2021 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2020 | 03/31/2021 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2020 | 11/13/2020 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2020 | 07/31/2020 | 10-Q |
| 03/31/2020 | 06/26/2020 | 10-Q |
| 12/31/2019 | 05/14/2020 | 10-K |
| 09/30/2019 | 11/14/2019 | 10-Q |
| 06/30/2019 | 08/12/2019 | 10-Q |
Insider Activity
Updated 4/26/2026| # | Owner | Title | Holding | Action | Filing Date | Price | Shares | Transacted Value | Value of Held Shares | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zhou, Bin | Chief Executive Officer | Direct | Buy | 10142025 | 0.00 | 1,100,000 | Form |
| # | Owner | Title | Holding | Action | Filing Date | Price | Shares | Transacted Value | Value of Held Shares | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zhou, Bin | Chief Executive Officer | Direct | Buy | 10142025 | 0.00 | 1,100,000 | Form |
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