POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:POWL • US7391281067

Current stock price

277.27 USD
+23.78 (+9.38%)
At close:
282.061 USD
+4.79 (+1.73%)
Pre-Market:

This POWL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. POWL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • POWL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • POWL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years POWL has been profitable.
  • In multiple years POWL reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
POWL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPOWL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • POWL has a better Return On Assets (17.12%) than 96.74% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of POWL (28.01%) is better than 96.74% of its industry peers.
  • POWL's Return On Invested Capital of 24.98% is amongst the best of the industry. POWL outperforms 98.91% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for POWL is significantly above the industry average of 9.34%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (24.98%) for POWL is above the 3 year average (22.00%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.12%
ROE 28.01%
ROIC 24.99%
ROA(3y)13.23%
ROA(5y)8.52%
ROE(3y)25.01%
ROE(5y)15.97%
ROIC(3y)22%
ROIC(5y)13.63%
POWL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPOWL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 16.82%, POWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • POWL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of POWL (20.20%) is better than 94.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of POWL has grown nicely.
  • The Gross Margin of POWL (30.18%) is better than 63.04% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of POWL has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 20.2%
PM (TTM) 16.82%
GM 30.18%
OM growth 3Y140.96%
OM growth 5Y37.88%
PM growth 3Y85.3%
PM growth 5Y38.42%
GM growth 3Y22.55%
GM growth 5Y9.99%
POWL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPOWL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

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2. POWL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so POWL is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for POWL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • POWL has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
POWL Yearly Shares OutstandingPOWL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M
POWL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPOWL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • POWL has an Altman-Z score of 17.36. This indicates that POWL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 17.36, POWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 17.36
ROIC/WACC2.76
WACC9.06%
POWL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPOWL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • POWL has a Current Ratio of 2.29. This indicates that POWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • POWL has a Current ratio of 2.29. This is in the better half of the industry: POWL outperforms 63.04% of its industry peers.
  • POWL has a Quick Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that POWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of POWL (2.08) is better than 77.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.29
Quick Ratio 2.08
POWL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPOWL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. POWL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • POWL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.01%, which is quite good.
  • 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.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.12% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 16.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.01%
EPS 3Y134.61%
EPS 5Y60.14%
EPS Q2Q%19.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3Y27.52%
Revenue growth 5Y16.32%
Sales Q2Q%4.04%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.94% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.42% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y13.02%
EPS Next 2Y11.43%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%
EPS Next 5Y13.94%
Revenue Next Year9.64%
Revenue Next 2Y9.38%
Revenue Next 3Y9.76%
Revenue Next 5Y11.42%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
POWL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPOWL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
POWL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPOWL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4 6 8

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4. POWL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 53.94 indicates a quite expensive valuation of POWL.
  • POWL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. POWL is cheaper than 72.83% of the companies in the same industry.
  • POWL is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 45.11, which means the current valuation is very expensive for POWL.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than 66.30% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.75. POWL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 53.94
Fwd PE 45.11
POWL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPOWL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than 71.74% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than 70.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 62.54
EV/EBITDA 41.21
POWL Per share dataPOWL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of POWL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.14
PEG (5Y)0.9
EPS Next 2Y11.43%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%

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5. POWL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • POWL has a yearly dividend return of 0.14%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.24, POWL pays a better dividend. On top of this POWL pays more dividend than 81.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.14, POWL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.14%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of POWL decreases each year by -19.32%.
  • POWL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)-19.32%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years12
POWL Yearly Dividends per sharePOWL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 6.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by POWL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP6.89%
EPS Next 2Y11.43%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%
POWL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPOWL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M
POWL Dividend Payout.POWL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.POWL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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POWL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

POWELL INDUSTRIES INC

NASDAQ:POWL (4/30/2026, 8:12:16 PM)

Premarket: 282.061 +4.79 (+1.73%)

277.27

+23.78 (+9.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Industry Strength80.12
Industry Growth68.94
Earnings (Last)02-03
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners96.16%
Inst Owner Change0.21%
Ins Owners2.46%
Ins Owner Change-4.02%
Market Cap10.10B
Revenue(TTM)1.11B
Net Income(TTM)187.37M
Analysts76.67
Price Target163.02 (-41.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio9.47
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.14%
Yearly Dividend0.36
Dividend Growth(5Y)-19.32%
DP6.89%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date02-18
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.24%
Min EPS beat(2)9.45%
Max EPS beat(2)15.02%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.98%
Min EPS beat(4)2.98%
Max EPS beat(4)15.02%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)21.41%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)59.47%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)117.8%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.14%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.53%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.18%
PT rev (1m)-64.04%
PT rev (3m)-44.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-66.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-64.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)-66.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-64.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 53.94
Fwd PE 45.11
P/S 9.07
P/FCF 62.54
P/OCF 57.88
P/B 15.1
P/tB 15.38
EV/EBITDA 41.21
EPS(TTM)5.14
EY1.85%
EPS(NY)6.15
Fwd EY2.22%
FCF(TTM)4.43
FCFY1.6%
OCF(TTM)4.79
OCFY1.73%
SpS30.58
BVpS18.36
TBVpS18.03
PEG (NY)4.14
PEG (5Y)0.9
Graham Number46.0807 (-83.38%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.12%
ROE 28.01%
ROCE 32.49%
ROIC 24.99%
ROICexc 90.19%
ROICexgc 96.24%
OM 20.2%
PM (TTM) 16.82%
GM 30.18%
FCFM 14.5%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 169.59%
Cap/Sales 1.17%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 74.98%
Profit Quality 86.2%
Current Ratio 2.29
Quick Ratio 2.08
Altman-Z 17.36
F-Score5
WACC9.06%
ROIC/WACC2.76
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)17.01%
EPS 3Y134.61%
EPS 5Y60.14%
EPS Q2Q%19.58%
EPS Next Y13.02%
EPS Next 2Y11.43%
EPS Next 3Y9.98%
EPS Next 5Y13.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3Y27.52%
Revenue growth 5Y16.32%
Sales Q2Q%4.04%
Revenue Next Year9.64%
Revenue Next 2Y9.38%
Revenue Next 3Y9.76%
Revenue Next 5Y11.42%
EBIT growth 1Y19.93%
EBIT growth 3Y207.26%
EBIT growth 5Y60.39%
EBIT Next Year19.12%
EBIT Next 3Y10.59%
EBIT Next 5Y14.52%
FCF growth 1Y-37.96%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y18.13%
OCF growth 1Y-34.63%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y18.33%

POWELL INDUSTRIES INC / POWL Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for POWELL INDUSTRIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to POWL.


Can you provide the valuation status for POWELL INDUSTRIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of POWL stock?

POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


How financially healthy is POWELL INDUSTRIES INC?

The financial health rating of POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) is 8 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for POWL stock?

The dividend rating of POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 6.89%.