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POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

340.86 USD
+4.69 (+1.4%)
Last: 12/26/2025, 8:10:32 PM
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After Hours: 12/26/2025, 8:10:32 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall POWL gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated POWL against 91 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making POWL a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. POWL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings could make POWL a good candidate for quality investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: POWL reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

POWL has a better Return On Assets (16.30%) than 96.70% of its industry peers.
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.
The Return On Invested Capital of POWL (25.29%) is better than 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 9.90%.
The 3 year average ROIC (22.00%) for POWL is below the current ROIC(25.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

POWL's Profit Margin of 16.37% is amongst the best of the industry. POWL outperforms 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.
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 62.64% of its industry peers.
POWL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

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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.
POWL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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.
POWL Yearly Shares OutstandingPOWL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 8.17 indicates that POWL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
POWL's Altman-Z score of 8.17 is amongst the best of the industry. POWL outperforms 93.41% of its industry peers.
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 8.17
ROIC/WACC2.88
WACC8.78%
POWL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPOWL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M

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 60.44% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
POWL's Quick ratio of 1.90 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. POWL outperforms 74.73% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 20.83% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 60.14% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
POWL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.08%.
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 4.59% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.48% on average over the next years.
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.
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 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 500M 1B 1.5B
POWL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPOWL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.95, POWL is valued on the expensive side.
82.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than POWL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
POWL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.57.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.16, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of POWL.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, POWL is valued a bit cheaper than 78.02% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. POWL is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.95
Fwd PE 22.16
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, POWL is valued cheaper than 82.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of POWL indicates a rather cheap valuation: POWL is cheaper than 81.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.62
EV/EBITDA 15.83
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
POWL has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.37
PEG (5Y)0.38
EPS Next 2Y4.59%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.33%, 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 0.28. POWL pays more dividend than 83.52% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.33, POWL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.33%

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 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
POWL Yearly Dividends per sharePOWL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 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 2015 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 (12/26/2025, 8:10:32 PM)

After market: 340.86 0 (0%)

340.86

+4.69 (+1.4%)

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 Owners100.37%
Inst Owner Change10.04%
Ins Owners2.19%
Ins Owner Change0.63%
Market Cap4.12B
Revenue(TTM)1.10B
Net Income(TTM)180.75M
Analysts80
Price Target295.05 (-13.44%)
Short Float %14.97%
Short Ratio5.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.33%
Yearly Dividend1.07
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.51%
DP7.12%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date11-19 2025-11-19 (0.2675)
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)1.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.6%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.95
Fwd PE 22.16
P/S 3.73
P/FCF 26.62
P/OCF 24.54
P/B 6.43
P/tB 6.56
EV/EBITDA 15.83
EPS(TTM)14.85
EY4.36%
EPS(NY)15.38
Fwd EY4.51%
FCF(TTM)12.8
FCFY3.76%
OCF(TTM)13.89
OCFY4.08%
SpS91.34
BVpS53
TBVpS51.99
PEG (NY)6.37
PEG (5Y)0.38
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 8.17
F-Score6
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC2.88
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.


What is the valuation status for POWL stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for POWELL INDUSTRIES INC?

POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


What is the valuation of POWELL INDUSTRIES INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) is 22.95 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.43.


What is the financial health of POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) stock?

The financial health rating of POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) is 8 / 10.