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POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

365.49 USD
+5.67 (+1.58%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:18:06 PM
365.61 USD
+0.12 (+0.03%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:18:06 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, POWL scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. POWL was compared to 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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.
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.
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

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.
The Return On Equity of POWL (28.21%) is better than 95.60% of its industry peers.
POWL's Return On Invested Capital of 25.29% is amongst the best of the industry. POWL outperforms 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 9.90%.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.73%, POWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.51% of the companies in the same industry.
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 63.74% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of POWL has grown nicely.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, POWL has more shares outstanding
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 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 8.54 indicates that POWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.54, POWL belongs to the top 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 8.54
ROIC/WACC2.87
WACC8.82%
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 2.09. This indicates that POWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
POWL has a Current ratio of 2.09. This is in the better half of the industry: POWL outperforms 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.
The Quick ratio of POWL (1.90) is better than 75.82% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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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.
POWL shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 60.14% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 9.08% in the past year. This is quite good.
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.
POWL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.48% yearly.
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.
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 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 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 24.61.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. POWL is around the same levels.
POWL is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.76.
74.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than POWL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
POWL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.61
Fwd PE 23.76
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 80.22% of the companies in the same industry.
79.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than POWL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.55
EV/EBITDA 17.1
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 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)6.83
PEG (5Y)0.41
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.34%, 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.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.34, POWL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.34%

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
POWL Yearly Dividends per sharePOWL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 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.
POWL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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 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 (1/9/2026, 8:18:06 PM)

After market: 365.61 +0.12 (+0.03%)

365.49

+5.67 (+1.58%)

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 Change0%
Ins Owners2.51%
Ins Owner Change1.62%
Market Cap4.42B
Revenue(TTM)1.10B
Net Income(TTM)180.75M
Analysts80
Price Target295.05 (-19.27%)
Short Float %15.25%
Short Ratio6.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.34%
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)7.43%
PT rev (3m)17.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.61
Fwd PE 23.76
P/S 4
P/FCF 28.55
P/OCF 26.31
P/B 6.9
P/tB 7.03
EV/EBITDA 17.1
EPS(TTM)14.85
EY4.06%
EPS(NY)15.38
Fwd EY4.21%
FCF(TTM)12.8
FCFY3.5%
OCF(TTM)13.89
OCFY3.8%
SpS91.34
BVpS53
TBVpS51.99
PEG (NY)6.83
PEG (5Y)0.41
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 8.54
F-Score6
WACC8.82%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for POWELL INDUSTRIES INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 24.61 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.9.


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%.