POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:POWL - US7391281067 - Common Stock
377.85 USD
+12.49 (+3.42%)
Taking everything into account, POWL scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. POWL was compared to 91 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. POWL scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. POWL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. This makes POWL very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
POWL had positive earnings in the past year.
POWL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
POWL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In multiple years POWL reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 16.83%, POWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.70% of the companies in the same industry.
POWL's Return On Equity of 29.48% is amongst the best of the industry. POWL outperforms 97.80% of its industry peers.
POWL has a better Return On Invested Capital (26.55%) than 98.90% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for POWL is above the industry average of 10.38%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (26.55%) for POWL is above the 3 year average (14.37%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.83% | ||
| ROE | 29.48% | ||
| ROIC | 26.55% |
ROA(3y)8.72%
ROA(5y)5.97%
ROE(3y)17.14%
ROE(5y)11.42%
ROIC(3y)14.37%
ROIC(5y)9.67%
1.3 Margins
POWL has a Profit Margin of 16.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POWL outperforms 91.21% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of POWL has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.41%, POWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.70% of the companies in the same industry.
POWL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
POWL's Gross Margin of 28.79% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POWL outperforms 63.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of POWL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.22% | ||
| GM | 28.79% |
OM growth 3Y335.74%
OM growth 5Y53.7%
PM growth 3Y387.84%
PM growth 5Y50.55%
GM growth 3Y19.12%
GM growth 5Y9.91%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
POWL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
POWL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, POWL has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for POWL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
POWL has an Altman-Z score of 8.92. This indicates that POWL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
POWL has a better Altman-Z score (8.92) than 90.11% of its industry peers.
POWL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.92 |
ROIC/WACC3.03
WACC8.75%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.06 indicates that POWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of POWL (2.06) is better than 62.64% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.85 indicates that POWL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of POWL (1.85) is better than 72.53% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 37.54% over the past year.
POWL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 73.14% yearly.
Looking at the last year, POWL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 14.32% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.38% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.54%
EPS 3Y489.48%
EPS 5Y73.14%
EPS Q2Q%4.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.32%
Revenue growth 3Y29.09%
Revenue growth 5Y14.38%
Sales Q2Q%-0.66%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.48% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
POWL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.59%
EPS Next 2Y11.23%
EPS Next 3Y9.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.81%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
POWL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.24.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of POWL indicates a rather cheap valuation: POWL is cheaper than 81.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
POWL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.06.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.85, POWL is valued on the expensive side.
POWL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. POWL is cheaper than 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.73, POWL is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, POWL is valued cheaper than 80.22% of the companies in the same industry.
POWL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. POWL is cheaper than 70.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 56.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
POWL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
POWL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y11.23%
EPS Next 3Y9.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
POWL has a yearly dividend return of 0.29%, which is pretty low.
POWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.17. POWL pays more dividend than 81.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, POWL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
5.2 History
The dividend of POWL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.42%.
POWL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
POWL has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.42%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
POWL pays out 7.31% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of POWL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP7.31%
EPS Next 2Y11.23%
EPS Next 3Y9.48%
NASDAQ:POWL (11/10/2025, 2:47:56 PM)
377.85
+12.49 (+3.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.9%
Inst Owner Change0.28%
Ins Owners2.26%
Ins Owner Change-2.55%
Market Cap4.56B
Revenue(TTM)1.08B
Net Income(TTM)175.38M
Analysts80
Price Target274.65 (-27.31%)
Short Float %20.01%
Short Ratio8.22
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
Yearly Dividend1.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.42%
DP7.31%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.73%
Min EPS beat(2)2.98%
Max EPS beat(2)8.48%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.72%
Min EPS beat(4)2.98%
Max EPS beat(4)8.48%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)42.07%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)105.68%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)117.87%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.36%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.75%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.66%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.67%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.5%
PT rev (1m)9.49%
PT rev (3m)10.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.85 | ||
| P/S | 4.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 56.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 45.21 | ||
| P/B | 7.67 | ||
| P/tB | 7.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.01 |
EPS(TTM)14.4
EY3.81%
EPS(NY)15.2
Fwd EY4.02%
FCF(TTM)6.71
FCFY1.78%
OCF(TTM)8.36
OCFY2.21%
SpS89.59
BVpS49.29
TBVpS49.16
PEG (NY)1.34
PEG (5Y)0.36
Graham Number126.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.83% | ||
| ROE | 29.48% | ||
| ROCE | 34.14% | ||
| ROIC | 26.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 110.84% | ||
| ROICexgc | 111.98% | ||
| OM | 19.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.22% | ||
| GM | 28.79% | ||
| FCFM | 7.49% |
ROA(3y)8.72%
ROA(5y)5.97%
ROE(3y)17.14%
ROE(5y)11.42%
ROIC(3y)14.37%
ROIC(5y)9.67%
ROICexc(3y)68.51%
ROICexc(5y)43.46%
ROICexgc(3y)69.51%
ROICexgc(5y)44.08%
ROCE(3y)18.48%
ROCE(5y)12.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y590.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y99.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y588.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y99.31%
OM growth 3Y335.74%
OM growth 5Y53.7%
PM growth 3Y387.84%
PM growth 5Y50.55%
GM growth 3Y19.12%
GM growth 5Y9.91%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 282.89% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 46.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 46.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.92 |
F-Score6
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC3.03
Cap/Depr(3y)98.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.54%
EPS 3Y489.48%
EPS 5Y73.14%
EPS Q2Q%4.49%
EPS Next Y19.59%
EPS Next 2Y11.23%
EPS Next 3Y9.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.32%
Revenue growth 3Y29.09%
Revenue growth 5Y14.38%
Sales Q2Q%-0.66%
Revenue Next Year4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.81%
EBIT growth 1Y37.51%
EBIT growth 3Y462.49%
EBIT growth 5Y75.8%
EBIT Next Year25.24%
EBIT Next 3Y12.15%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-35.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y8.37%
OCF growth 1Y-22.11%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y9.57%
POWELL INDUSTRIES INC / POWL FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for POWELL INDUSTRIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to POWL.
What is the valuation status for POWL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for POWELL INDUSTRIES INC?
POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of POWELL INDUSTRIES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) is 26.24 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.67.
What is the financial health of POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) stock?
The financial health rating of POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) is 8 / 10.