Bloom Energy Corp (BE)vsPowell Industries Inc (POWL)
BE
Bloom Energy Corp
$150.22
+2.98%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $40.93B
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
$584.56
+4.30%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $6.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Bloom Energy Corp generates 82% more annual revenue ($2.02B vs $1.11B). POWL leads profitability with a 16.8% profit margin vs -4.4%. POWL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.44. POWL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BE
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
POWL
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BE.
Margin of Safety
-0.5%
Fair Value
$589.68
Current Price
$584.56
$5.12 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 35.9% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 54.6x book value
ROE of -12.7% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 10.6x book value
4.0% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BE
The strongest argument for BE centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 35.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : POWL
The strongest argument for POWL centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.8% and operating margin at 17.0%.
Bear Case : BE
The primary concerns for BE are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : POWL
The primary concerns for POWL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BE profiles as a hypergrowth stock while POWL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BE carries more volatility with a beta of 3.18 — expect wider price swings.
BE is growing revenue faster at 35.9% — sustainability is the question.
BE generates stronger free cash flow (398M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
POWL scores higher overall (56/100 vs 35/100), backed by strong 16.8% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Bloom Energy Corp
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Bloom Energy Corporation designs, manufactures and sells solid oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation in the United States, Japan, China, India, and the Republic of Korea. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Powell Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS · USA
Powell Industries, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services custom-designed equipment and systems for the distribution, control, and monitoring of electrical power. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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