POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:POWL • US7391281067
523.6 USD
-7.28 (-1.37%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
518 USD
-5.6 (-1.07%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:27:24 PM
Overall POWL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated POWL against 91 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years POWL has been profitable.
- The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: POWL reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
- POWL has a Return On Assets of 17.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POWL outperforms 96.70% of its industry peers.
- POWL has a better Return On Equity (28.01%) than 95.60% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of POWL (24.98%) is better than 98.90% of its industry peers.
- POWL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.00%. This is significantly above the industry average of 9.75%.
- 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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.82%, POWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- POWL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 20.20%, POWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- POWL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.18%, POWL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of POWL has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), POWL is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for POWL has been increased compared to 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
- An Altman-Z score of 12.21 indicates that POWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 12.21, POWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.41% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.21 |
ROIC/WACC2.9
WACC8.61%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.29, POWL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.08 indicates that POWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- POWL has a Quick ratio of 2.08. This is amongst the best in the industry. POWL outperforms 80.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.01% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 60.14% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- POWL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.12%.
- Measured over the past years, POWL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.32% on average per year.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, POWL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.93% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.42% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y5.97%
EPS Next 2Y7.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.59%
EPS Next 5Y13.93%
Revenue Next Year7.59%
Revenue Next 2Y6.57%
Revenue Next 3Y6%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 33.98, the valuation of POWL can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of POWL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: POWL is cheaper than 76.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of POWL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.10), we can say POWL is valued slightly more expensively.
- POWL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.63.
- POWL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. POWL is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- POWL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.73% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of POWL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: POWL is cheaper than 74.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 39.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.5 |
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)5.69
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y7.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- POWL has a yearly dividend return of 0.18%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.25, POWL pays a better dividend. On top of this POWL pays more dividend than 80.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, POWL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.18% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of POWL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.51%.
- 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)0.51%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 6.89% 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.
DP6.89%
EPS Next 2Y7.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.59%
523.6
-7.28 (-1.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners100.58%
Inst Owner Change-13.05%
Ins Owners2.51%
Ins Owner Change-0.3%
Market Cap6.36B
Revenue(TTM)1.11B
Net Income(TTM)187.37M
Analysts78
Price Target375.81 (-28.23%)
Short Float %13.11%
Short Ratio4.83
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.18% |
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.51%
DP6.89%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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)117.79%
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)27.38%
PT rev (3m)36.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.63 | ||
| P/S | 5.71 | ||
| P/FCF | 39.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 36.43 | ||
| P/B | 9.5 | ||
| P/tB | 9.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.5 |
EPS(TTM)15.41
EY2.94%
EPS(NY)17.09
Fwd EY3.26%
FCF(TTM)13.3
FCFY2.54%
OCF(TTM)14.37
OCFY2.75%
SpS91.77
BVpS55.1
TBVpS54.11
PEG (NY)5.69
PEG (5Y)0.56
Graham Number138.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 12.21 |
F-Score5
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC2.9
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 Y5.97%
EPS Next 2Y7.28%
EPS Next 3Y9.59%
EPS Next 5Y13.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3Y27.52%
Revenue growth 5Y16.32%
Sales Q2Q%4.04%
Revenue Next Year7.59%
Revenue Next 2Y6.57%
Revenue Next 3Y6%
Revenue Next 5Y11.42%
EBIT growth 1Y19.93%
EBIT growth 3Y207.26%
EBIT growth 5Y60.39%
EBIT Next Year11.77%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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 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.
How profitable is POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) stock?
POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) is 33.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.5.
Is the dividend of POWELL INDUSTRIES INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 6.89%.