POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:POWL • US7391281067
538.26 USD
+18.17 (+3.49%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 11:58 AM
This POWL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
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. This makes POWL very considerable for quality investing!
1. POWL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year POWL was profitable.
- 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
- The Return On Assets of POWL (17.12%) is better than 95.60% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 28.01%, POWL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 24.98%, POWL belongs to the best 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 9.59%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (22.00%) for POWL is below the current ROIC(24.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.12% | ||
| ROE | 28.01% | ||
| ROIC | 24.99% |
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 16.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POWL outperforms 91.21% of its industry peers.
- POWL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- POWL's Operating Margin of 20.20% is amongst the best of the industry. POWL outperforms 94.51% of its industry peers.
- POWL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- POWL has a better Gross Margin (30.18%) than 64.84% of its industry peers.
- POWL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 20.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.82% | ||
| GM | 30.18% |
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. POWL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so POWL is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for POWL has been increased compared to 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 12.02 indicates that POWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 12.02, 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.02 |
ROIC/WACC2.84
WACC8.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- POWL has a Current Ratio of 2.29. This indicates that POWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- POWL has a better Current ratio (2.29) than 65.93% of its industry peers.
- POWL has a Quick Ratio of 2.08. This indicates that POWL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- POWL's Quick ratio of 2.08 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POWL outperforms 79.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 |
3. POWL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.01% 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.
- POWL shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.12%.
- 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)17.01%
EPS 3Y134.61%
EPS 5Y60.14%
EPS Q2Q%19.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3Y27.52%
Revenue growth 5Y16.32%
Sales Q2Q%4.04%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.93% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, POWL will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.31%
EPS Next 2Y10.58%
EPS Next 3Y9.59%
EPS Next 5Y13.93%
Revenue Next Year8.13%
Revenue Next 2Y7.36%
Revenue Next 3Y6%
Revenue Next 5Y11.42%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. POWL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 34.93, the valuation of POWL can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of POWL to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.45), we can say POWL is valued slightly more expensively.
- POWL is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.64.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of POWL to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.65), we can say POWL is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 74.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than POWL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 74.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than POWL, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.94 |
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)3.09
PEG (5Y)0.58
EPS Next 2Y10.58%
EPS Next 3Y9.59%
5. POWL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- POWL has a yearly dividend return of 0.21%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.26, POWL pays a better dividend. On top of this POWL pays more dividend than 82.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, POWL's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.21% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- POWL pays out 6.89% 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.
DP6.89%
EPS Next 2Y10.58%
EPS Next 3Y9.59%
POWL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:POWL (3/10/2026, 11:58:10 AM)
538.26
+18.17 (+3.49%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners95.9%
Inst Owner Change-13.04%
Ins Owners2.5%
Ins Owner Change0.37%
Market Cap6.53B
Revenue(TTM)1.11B
Net Income(TTM)187.37M
Analysts78
Price Target453.33 (-15.78%)
Short Float %14.42%
Short Ratio5.24
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.21% |
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.51%
DP6.89%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-18 2026-02-18 (0.27)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.24%
Min EPS beat(2)9.45%
Max EPS beat(2)15.02%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.98%
Min EPS beat(4)2.98%
Max EPS beat(4)15.02%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)21.41%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)59.47%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)117.79%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.22%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.14%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)5.53%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.18%
PT rev (1m)20.63%
PT rev (3m)53.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.31%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.5%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.41%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 29.64 | ||
| P/S | 5.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.46 | ||
| P/OCF | 37.45 | ||
| P/B | 9.77 | ||
| P/tB | 9.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.94 |
EPS(TTM)15.41
EY2.86%
EPS(NY)18.16
Fwd EY3.37%
FCF(TTM)13.3
FCFY2.47%
OCF(TTM)14.37
OCFY2.67%
SpS91.77
BVpS55.1
TBVpS54.11
PEG (NY)3.09
PEG (5Y)0.58
Graham Number138.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 17.12% | ||
| ROE | 28.01% | ||
| ROCE | 32.49% | ||
| ROIC | 24.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 90.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 96.24% | ||
| OM | 20.2% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.82% | ||
| GM | 30.18% | ||
| FCFM | 14.5% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 169.59% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.98% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.29 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 12.02 |
F-Score5
WACC8.79%
ROIC/WACC2.84
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)17.01%
EPS 3Y134.61%
EPS 5Y60.14%
EPS Q2Q%19.58%
EPS Next Y11.31%
EPS Next 2Y10.58%
EPS Next 3Y9.59%
EPS Next 5Y13.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.12%
Revenue growth 3Y27.52%
Revenue growth 5Y16.32%
Sales Q2Q%4.04%
Revenue Next Year8.13%
Revenue Next 2Y7.36%
Revenue Next 3Y6%
Revenue Next 5Y11.42%
EBIT growth 1Y19.93%
EBIT growth 3Y207.26%
EBIT growth 5Y60.39%
EBIT Next Year17.07%
EBIT Next 3Y10.25%
EBIT Next 5Y14.52%
FCF growth 1Y-37.96%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y18.13%
OCF growth 1Y-34.63%
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 34.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.77.
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 6.89%.