395.79 USD
+9.25 (+2.39%)
Overall POWL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated POWL against 91 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. POWL has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. POWL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. This makes POWL very considerable 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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
POWL has a Return On Assets of 16.30%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POWL outperforms 96.70% of its industry peers.
POWL's Return On Equity of 28.21% is amongst the best of the industry. POWL outperforms 95.60% of its industry peers.
POWL has a Return On Invested Capital of 25.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POWL outperforms 98.90% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for POWL 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 better Profit Margin (16.37%) than 91.21% of its industry peers.
POWL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of POWL (19.73%) is better than 94.51% of its industry peers.
POWL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 29.37%, POWL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.74% of the companies in the same industry.
POWL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
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.
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 8.95 indicates that POWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 8.95, POWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% 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 | 8.95 |
ROIC/WACC2.87
WACC8.82%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.09 indicates that POWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.09, POWL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% 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 75.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.9 |
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.
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.
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
POWL is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.59% yearly.
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.
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 26.65.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, POWL is valued 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 27.25.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.73 indicates a quite expensive valuation of POWL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.73% 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 23.98, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.73 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than 79.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.54 |
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.
POWL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.4
PEG (5Y)0.44
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.30%, POWL is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
POWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.27. POWL pays more dividend than 83.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, POWL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
POWL pays out 7.12% of its income as dividend. This is a 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
NASDAQ:POWL (1/13/2026, 10:31:04 AM)
395.79
+9.25 (+2.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.58%
Inst Owner Change-0.28%
Ins Owners2.51%
Ins Owner Change1.8%
Market Cap4.79B
Revenue(TTM)1.10B
Net Income(TTM)180.75M
Analysts80
Price Target295.05 (-25.45%)
Short Float %15.25%
Short Ratio6.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.3% |
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%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.73 | ||
| P/S | 4.33 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.49 | ||
| P/B | 7.47 | ||
| P/tB | 7.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.54 |
EPS(TTM)14.85
EY3.75%
EPS(NY)15.38
Fwd EY3.89%
FCF(TTM)12.8
FCFY3.23%
OCF(TTM)13.89
OCFY3.51%
SpS91.34
BVpS53
TBVpS51.99
PEG (NY)7.4
PEG (5Y)0.44
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 | 8.95 |
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 26.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.47.
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%.