Powell Industries Inc (POWL) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Powell Industries Inc stock (POWL) is currently trading at $584.56. Powell Industries Inc PE ratio is 35.20. Powell Industries Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 6.11. Analyst consensus price target for POWL is $517.67. WallStSmart rates POWL as Hold.
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- Powell Industries Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- POWL Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- POWL analyst price target and Smart Rating
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POWL Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Powell Industries Inc (POWL)
POWL trades at a modest 0% premium above its Graham fair value of $589.68. Consider waiting for a pullback.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Powell Industries Inc (POWL) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in return on equity, profit margin, institutional own.. Concerns around price/book and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Powell Industries Inc (POWL) Key Strengths (4)
Every $100 of shareholder equity generates $32 in profit
95.78% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Strong profitability: $17 kept per $100 revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Powell Industries Inc (POWL) Areas to Watch (6)
Very expensive at 9.8x book value
Revenue growing slowly at 4.00% annually
Paying a premium for growth, expensive relative to earnings expansion
Premium valuation at 6.1x annual revenue
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Solid earnings growth at 18.90%
Supporting Valuation Data
Powell Industries Inc (POWL) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 56/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.8/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 4.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Return on Equity, Institutional Own., Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 32.20%, Profit Margin at 16.80%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (2.44), Price/Sales (6.11), Price/Book (9.84) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.00%, EPS Growth at 18.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Operating Margin at 17.00%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Price/Book improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 32.20% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.00% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Return on Equity, Institutional Own.) and negatives (Price/Book, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
POWL Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
POWL's Price-to-Sales ratio of 6.11x trades 493% above its historical average of 1.03x (99th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 0% below its historical high of 6.11x set in Mar 2026, and 1646% above its historical low of 0.35x in Oct 2008.
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Data-driven financial summary for Powell Industries Inc (POWL) · INDUSTRIALS › ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS
The Big Picture
Powell Industries Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 1.1B with 400% growth year-over-year. Profit margins of 16.8% are healthy, with room for further expansion as the business scales.
Key Findings
Revenue growing at 400% YoY, reaching 1.1B. This pace significantly outperforms most ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS peers.
ROE of 3220.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
What to Watch Next
Growth sustainability: can Powell Industries Inc maintain 400%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Sector dynamics: monitor ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Powell Industries Inc.
Bottom Line
Powell Industries Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (400% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Powell Industries Inc(POWL)
NASDAQ
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.