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POWELL INDUSTRIES INC (POWL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:POWL - US7391281067 - Common Stock

365.36 USD
-9.64 (-2.57%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:09:09 PM
365.36 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:09:09 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to POWL. POWL was compared to 92 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. POWL scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. POWL has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make POWL suitable 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.
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.
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 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

POWL has a Return On Assets of 16.83%. This is amongst the best in the industry. POWL outperforms 96.74% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of POWL (29.48%) is better than 97.83% of its industry peers.
POWL's Return On Invested Capital of 26.55% is amongst the best of the industry. POWL outperforms 98.91% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for POWL is above the industry average of 10.26%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.37%) for POWL is below the current ROIC(26.55%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 16.83%
ROE 29.48%
ROIC 26.55%
ROA(3y)8.72%
ROA(5y)5.97%
ROE(3y)17.14%
ROE(5y)11.42%
ROIC(3y)14.37%
ROIC(5y)9.67%
POWL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPOWL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 16.22%, POWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
POWL's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
POWL's Operating Margin of 19.41% is amongst the best of the industry. POWL outperforms 96.74% of its industry peers.
POWL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 28.79%, POWL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.04% of the companies in the same industry.
POWL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.41%
PM (TTM) 16.22%
GM 28.79%
OM growth 3Y335.74%
OM growth 5Y53.7%
PM growth 3Y387.84%
PM growth 5Y50.55%
GM growth 3Y19.12%
GM growth 5Y9.91%
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 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.
The number of shares outstanding for POWL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for POWL has been increased compared to 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

POWL has an Altman-Z score of 9.08. This indicates that POWL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 9.08, POWL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.30% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 9.08
ROIC/WACC3.03
WACC8.75%
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 0 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.06 indicates that POWL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
POWL has a Current ratio (2.06) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
POWL has a Quick Ratio of 1.85. 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 (1.85) is better than 71.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.06
Quick Ratio 1.85
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 200M 400M 600M

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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 37.54%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 73.14% 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 14.32%.
POWL shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.54%
EPS 3Y489.48%
EPS 5Y73.14%
EPS Q2Q%4.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.32%
Revenue growth 3Y29.09%
Revenue growth 5Y14.38%
Sales Q2Q%-0.66%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, POWL will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.48% on average per year.
POWL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y19.59%
EPS Next 2Y11.23%
EPS Next 3Y9.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.81%

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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 25.37, which means the current valuation is very expensive for POWL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, POWL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of POWL to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.83), we can say POWL is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.03, POWL is valued on the expensive side.
POWL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. POWL is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies in the same industry.
POWL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 32.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.37
Fwd PE 24.03
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

79.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than POWL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
POWL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. POWL is cheaper than 70.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 54.42
EV/EBITDA 18.55
POWL Per share dataPOWL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

POWL's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of POWL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y11.23%
EPS Next 3Y9.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

POWL has a yearly dividend return of 0.28%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.00, POWL pays a better dividend. On top of this POWL pays more dividend than 81.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.28, POWL pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.28%

5.2 History

The dividend of POWL has a limited annual growth rate of 0.42%.
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)0.42%
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

7.31% 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.
DP7.31%
EPS Next 2Y11.23%
EPS Next 3Y9.48%
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 0 50M 100M 150M
POWL Dividend Payout.POWL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.POWL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

POWELL INDUSTRIES INC

NASDAQ:POWL (11/7/2025, 8:09:09 PM)

After market: 365.36 0 (0%)

365.36

-9.64 (-2.57%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)11-17 2025-11-17/amc
Inst Owners106.9%
Inst Owner Change-0.16%
Ins Owners2.26%
Ins Owner Change-2.55%
Market Cap4.41B
Revenue(TTM)1.08B
Net Income(TTM)175.38M
Analysts80
Price Target274.65 (-24.83%)
Short Float %20.01%
Short Ratio8.22
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.28%
Yearly Dividend1.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.42%
DP7.31%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date08-20 2025-08-20 (0.2675)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.73%
Min EPS beat(2)2.98%
Max EPS beat(2)8.48%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.72%
Min EPS beat(4)2.98%
Max EPS beat(4)8.48%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)42.07%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)105.68%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)117.87%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.17%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.36%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.97%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.75%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.66%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.67%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.5%
PT rev (1m)9.49%
PT rev (3m)10.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.8%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.37
Fwd PE 24.03
P/S 4.08
P/FCF 54.42
P/OCF 43.72
P/B 7.41
P/tB 7.43
EV/EBITDA 18.55
EPS(TTM)14.4
EY3.94%
EPS(NY)15.2
Fwd EY4.16%
FCF(TTM)6.71
FCFY1.84%
OCF(TTM)8.36
OCFY2.29%
SpS89.59
BVpS49.29
TBVpS49.16
PEG (NY)1.29
PEG (5Y)0.35
Graham Number126.37
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 16.83%
ROE 29.48%
ROCE 34.14%
ROIC 26.55%
ROICexc 110.84%
ROICexgc 111.98%
OM 19.41%
PM (TTM) 16.22%
GM 28.79%
FCFM 7.49%
ROA(3y)8.72%
ROA(5y)5.97%
ROE(3y)17.14%
ROE(5y)11.42%
ROIC(3y)14.37%
ROIC(5y)9.67%
ROICexc(3y)68.51%
ROICexc(5y)43.46%
ROICexgc(3y)69.51%
ROICexgc(5y)44.08%
ROCE(3y)18.48%
ROCE(5y)12.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y590.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y99.64%
ROICexc growth 3Y588.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y99.31%
OM growth 3Y335.74%
OM growth 5Y53.7%
PM growth 3Y387.84%
PM growth 5Y50.55%
GM growth 3Y19.12%
GM growth 5Y9.91%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 282.89%
Cap/Sales 1.83%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 46.5%
Profit Quality 46.21%
Current Ratio 2.06
Quick Ratio 1.85
Altman-Z 9.08
F-Score6
WACC8.75%
ROIC/WACC3.03
Cap/Depr(3y)98.5%
Cap/Depr(5y)74.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.88%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)37.54%
EPS 3Y489.48%
EPS 5Y73.14%
EPS Q2Q%4.49%
EPS Next Y19.59%
EPS Next 2Y11.23%
EPS Next 3Y9.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.32%
Revenue growth 3Y29.09%
Revenue growth 5Y14.38%
Sales Q2Q%-0.66%
Revenue Next Year4.48%
Revenue Next 2Y5.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.81%
EBIT growth 1Y37.51%
EBIT growth 3Y462.49%
EBIT growth 5Y75.8%
EBIT Next Year25.24%
EBIT Next 3Y12.15%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-35.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y8.37%
OCF growth 1Y-22.11%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y9.57%

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 25.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 7.41.


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

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