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POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:POWL - US7391281067 - Common Stock

338.64 USD
+2.11 (+0.63%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 8:00:01 PM
337.68 USD
-0.96 (-0.28%)
After Hours: 12/23/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

POWL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 91 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making POWL a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. POWL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. This makes POWL very considerable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 16.30%, POWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.70% of the companies in the same industry.
POWL's Return On Equity of 28.21% is amongst the best of the industry. POWL outperforms 95.60% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 25.29%, POWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for POWL is significantly above the industry average of 9.90%.
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 RankSector 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%
POWL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPOWL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

POWL's Profit Margin of 16.37% is amongst the best of the industry. POWL outperforms 91.21% of its industry peers.
POWL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.73%, POWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.51% of the companies in the same industry.
POWL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
POWL has a better Gross Margin (29.37%) than 62.64% of its industry peers.
POWL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
POWL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPOWL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so POWL is creating value.
POWL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
POWL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
POWL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
POWL Yearly Shares OutstandingPOWL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2M 4M 6M 8M 10M
POWL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPOWL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 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 8.21. 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 8.21, POWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.41% of the companies in the same industry.
POWL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 8.21
ROIC/WACC2.87
WACC8.81%
POWL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPOWL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.09, POWL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.44% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.90 indicates that POWL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
POWL has a better Quick ratio (1.90) than 74.73% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.09
Quick Ratio 1.9
POWL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPOWL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.83% over the past year.
POWL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 60.14% yearly.
Looking at the last year, POWL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.08% in the last year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, POWL will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.59% on average per year.
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

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
POWL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPOWL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
POWL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPOWL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

POWL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.80.
POWL's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. POWL is cheaper than 81.32% of the companies in the same industry.
POWL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.50.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.01, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of POWL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
POWL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.93, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.8
Fwd PE 22.01
POWL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPOWL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

POWL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. POWL is cheaper than 81.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, POWL is valued cheaper than 81.32% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.45
EV/EBITDA 15.96
POWL Per share dataPOWL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

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)6.33
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.33%, POWL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.28, POWL pays a better dividend. On top of this POWL pays more dividend than 83.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, POWL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.33%

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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.51%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
POWL Yearly Dividends per sharePOWL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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
POWL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPOWL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

POWELL INDUSTRIES INC

NASDAQ:POWL (12/23/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 337.68 -0.96 (-0.28%)

338.64

+2.11 (+0.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/amc
Earnings (Next)02-04 2026-02-04
Inst Owners100.37%
Inst Owner Change10.04%
Ins Owners2.19%
Ins Owner Change0.63%
Market Cap4.09B
Revenue(TTM)1.10B
Net Income(TTM)180.75M
Analysts80
Price Target295.05 (-12.87%)
Short Float %14.97%
Short Ratio5.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.33%
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.51%
DP7.12%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date11-19 2025-11-19 (0.2675)
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%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.8
Fwd PE 22.01
P/S 3.71
P/FCF 26.45
P/OCF 24.38
P/B 6.39
P/tB 6.51
EV/EBITDA 15.96
EPS(TTM)14.85
EY4.39%
EPS(NY)15.38
Fwd EY4.54%
FCF(TTM)12.8
FCFY3.78%
OCF(TTM)13.89
OCFY4.1%
SpS91.34
BVpS53
TBVpS51.99
PEG (NY)6.33
PEG (5Y)0.38
Graham Number133.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 8.21
F-Score6
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC2.87
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 22.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.39.


What is the financial health of POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) stock?

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