344.6 USD
+1.74 (+0.51%)
Taking everything into account, POWL scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. POWL was compared to 90 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. POWL gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. POWL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. With these ratings, POWL could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year POWL was profitable.
POWL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years POWL has always been profitable.
In multiple years POWL reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
POWL has a better Return On Assets (16.30%) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
POWL's Return On Equity of 28.21% is amongst the best of the industry. POWL outperforms 95.56% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 25.29%, POWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for POWL is significantly above the industry average of 9.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (25.29%) for POWL is above the 3 year average (22.00%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.3% | ||
| ROE | 28.21% | ||
| ROIC | 25.29% |
ROA(3y)13.23%
ROA(5y)8.52%
ROE(3y)25.01%
ROE(5y)15.97%
ROIC(3y)22%
ROIC(5y)13.63%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of POWL (16.37%) is better than 91.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of POWL has grown nicely.
POWL has a Operating Margin of 19.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POWL outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of POWL has grown nicely.
POWL's Gross Margin of 29.37% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POWL outperforms 62.22% of its industry peers.
POWL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.37% | ||
| GM | 29.37% |
OM growth 3Y140.96%
OM growth 5Y37.88%
PM growth 3Y85.3%
PM growth 5Y38.42%
GM growth 3Y22.55%
GM growth 5Y9.99%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for POWL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for POWL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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
An Altman-Z score of 8.28 indicates that POWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
POWL has a Altman-Z score of 8.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. POWL outperforms 93.33% 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 | 8.28 |
ROIC/WACC2.88
WACC8.78%
2.3 Liquidity
POWL has a Current Ratio of 2.09. This indicates that POWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
POWL has a Current ratio (2.09) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.90 indicates that POWL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
POWL has a Quick ratio of 1.90. This is in the better half of the industry: POWL outperforms 74.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
POWL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.83%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, POWL shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 60.14% on average per year.
POWL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.08%.
POWL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 16.32% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.83%
EPS 3Y134.61%
EPS 5Y60.14%
EPS Q2Q%11.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.08%
Revenue growth 3Y27.52%
Revenue growth 5Y16.32%
Sales Q2Q%8.33%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.59% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, POWL will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.48% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.6%
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y6.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y6.48%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.21, the valuation of POWL can be described as rather expensive.
81.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than POWL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
POWL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.34.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.40 indicates a rather expensive valuation of POWL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than 75.56% of the companies in the same industry.
POWL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than 78.89% of the companies in the same industry.
81.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than POWL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates POWL does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of POWL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.44
PEG (5Y)0.39
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.32%, POWL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
POWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.08. POWL pays more dividend than 81.11% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.32, POWL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of POWL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.51%.
POWL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
POWL has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.51%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
7.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by POWL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of POWL is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP7.12%
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:POWL (12/9/2025, 3:59:59 PM)
344.6
+1.74 (+0.51%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.37%
Inst Owner Change10.11%
Ins Owners2.19%
Ins Owner Change0.71%
Market Cap4.17B
Revenue(TTM)1.10B
Net Income(TTM)180.75M
Analysts80
Price Target295.05 (-14.38%)
Short Float %14.21%
Short Ratio5.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.32% |
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.51%
DP7.12%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.22%
Min EPS beat(2)2.98%
Max EPS beat(2)9.45%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.05%
Min EPS beat(4)2.98%
Max EPS beat(4)9.45%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)35.92%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)82.56%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)74.09%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.38%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.75%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.2%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)6.41%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.93%
PT rev (1m)7.43%
PT rev (3m)17.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.4 | ||
| P/S | 3.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.81 | ||
| P/B | 6.5 | ||
| P/tB | 6.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.19 |
EPS(TTM)14.85
EY4.31%
EPS(NY)15.38
Fwd EY4.46%
FCF(TTM)12.8
FCFY3.72%
OCF(TTM)13.89
OCFY4.03%
SpS91.34
BVpS53
TBVpS51.99
PEG (NY)6.44
PEG (5Y)0.39
Graham Number133.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.3% | ||
| ROE | 28.21% | ||
| ROCE | 32.88% | ||
| ROIC | 25.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 89.56% | ||
| ROICexgc | 95.85% | ||
| OM | 19.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.37% | ||
| GM | 29.37% | ||
| FCFM | 14.02% |
ROA(3y)13.23%
ROA(5y)8.52%
ROE(3y)25.01%
ROE(5y)15.97%
ROIC(3y)22%
ROIC(5y)13.63%
ROICexc(3y)96.57%
ROICexc(5y)58.63%
ROICexgc(3y)99.64%
ROICexgc(5y)60.48%
ROCE(3y)28.61%
ROCE(5y)17.72%
ROICexgc growth 3Y215.58%
ROICexgc growth 5Y53.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y209.07%
ROICexc growth 5Y51.46%
OM growth 3Y140.96%
OM growth 5Y37.88%
PM growth 3Y85.3%
PM growth 5Y38.42%
GM growth 3Y22.55%
GM growth 5Y9.99%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 180.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.6% | ||
| Profit Quality | 85.64% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.28 |
F-Score6
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC2.88
Cap/Depr(3y)149.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.93%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.92%
Profit Quality(3y)156.82%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.83%
EPS 3Y134.61%
EPS 5Y60.14%
EPS Q2Q%11.94%
EPS Next Y3.6%
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.08%
Revenue growth 3Y27.52%
Revenue growth 5Y16.32%
Sales Q2Q%8.33%
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y6.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.66%
Revenue Next 5Y6.48%
EBIT growth 1Y22.27%
EBIT growth 3Y207.26%
EBIT growth 5Y60.39%
EBIT Next Year11.77%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y60.52%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y18.13%
OCF growth 1Y54.55%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y18.33%
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 23.21 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.5.
What is the financial health of POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) stock?
The financial health rating of POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) is 8 / 10.