427.11 USD
+7.13 (+1.7%)
Overall POWL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated POWL against 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. These ratings would make POWL suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- POWL had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year POWL had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- POWL's Return On Assets of 16.30% is amongst the best of the industry. POWL outperforms 96.70% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 28.21%, POWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of POWL (25.29%) 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 9.92%.
- 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
- POWL has a Profit Margin of 16.37%. 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.
- The Operating Margin of POWL (19.73%) is better than 94.51% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of POWL has grown nicely.
- The Gross Margin of POWL (29.37%) is better than 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 | 19.73% | ||
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), POWL is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, POWL has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for POWL has been increased compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 9.47 indicates that POWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- POWL has a Altman-Z score of 9.47. This is amongst the best in the industry. POWL outperforms 91.21% 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 | 9.47 |
ROIC/WACC2.85
WACC8.88%
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.
- The Current ratio of POWL (2.09) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
- POWL has a Quick Ratio of 1.90. This is a normal value and indicates that POWL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.90, POWL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.82% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.9 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.83% over the past year.
- 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 grown by 9.08% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 16.32% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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 6.02% 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 Y5.09%
EPS Next 2Y6.02%
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.
- 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 28.76.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than 79.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of POWL to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.38), we can say POWL is valued inline with the index average.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.37, POWL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than 73.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.29. POWL is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- POWL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. POWL is cheaper than 78.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 33.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.33 |
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)5.65
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y6.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.26%, POWL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.26, POWL pays a better dividend. On top of this POWL pays more dividend than 83.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.26, POWL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.26% |
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
- 7.12% of the earnings are spent on dividend by POWL. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- POWL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP7.12%
EPS Next 2Y6.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NASDAQ:POWL (1/20/2026, 11:39:54 AM)
427.11
+7.13 (+1.7%)
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 Owners100.58%
Inst Owner Change-0.16%
Ins Owners2.51%
Ins Owner Change1.8%
Market Cap5.16B
Revenue(TTM)1.10B
Net Income(TTM)180.75M
Analysts80
Price Target295.05 (-30.92%)
Short Float %15.07%
Short Ratio6.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.26% |
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.51%
DP7.12%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)17.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.37 | ||
| P/S | 4.68 | ||
| P/FCF | 33.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.75 | ||
| P/B | 8.06 | ||
| P/tB | 8.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.33 |
EPS(TTM)14.85
EY3.48%
EPS(NY)15.61
Fwd EY3.65%
FCF(TTM)12.8
FCFY3%
OCF(TTM)13.89
OCFY3.25%
SpS91.34
BVpS53
TBVpS51.99
PEG (NY)5.65
PEG (5Y)0.48
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 | 9.47 |
F-Score6
WACC8.88%
ROIC/WACC2.85
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 Y5.09%
EPS Next 2Y6.02%
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.
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 28.76 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.06.
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 7.12%.