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At close: Jan 30, 2026
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We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to POWL. POWL was compared to 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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.
- 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
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 16.30%, POWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- POWL has a Return On Equity of 28.21%. This is amongst the best in 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 9.88%.
- 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.
- POWL has a better Operating Margin (19.73%) 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.
- 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
- 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
- POWL has an Altman-Z score of 9.84. This indicates that POWL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of POWL (9.84) is better than 92.31% 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 | 9.84 |
ROIC/WACC2.84
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.09 indicates that POWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- POWL's Current ratio of 2.09 is fine compared to the rest 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.90, POWL is in the better half of 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
- 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.
- POWL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.08%.
- 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 6.02% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.48% on average over the next years.
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 29.87 indicates a quite expensive valuation of POWL.
- POWL's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. POWL is cheaper than 79.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- POWL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- POWL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.42.
- 72.53% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than POWL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- POWL is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, POWL is valued a bit 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 74.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 34.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.6 |
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)5.87
PEG (5Y)0.5
EPS Next 2Y6.02%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- POWL has a yearly dividend return of 0.23%, which is pretty low.
- POWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.25. POWL pays more dividend than 82.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.23, POWL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.23% |
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.
- 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
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 29.87 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.37.
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%.