POWL
Neutral signalScored 2026-10-21 Drivers: trend, fundamentals. Moteurs : tendance, fondamentaux.
Research, not advice.
À propos
Powell Industries, Inc.
- Nom
- Powell Industries, Inc.
- Secteur
- Industrials
- Industrie
- Electrical Equipment & Parts
- Bourse
- NASDAQ
- Capitalisation
- $5.5B
- Employés
- 3,143
- PDG
- Brett A. Cope
- Site web
- https://www.powellind.com
- Marché
- ESEESPETNFPSHUBBKE
Powell Industries, Inc., operating with its subsidiaries, specializes in the comprehensive design, development, manufacturing, sales, and maintenance of customized electrical apparatus and systems. These advanced solutions are engineered to efficiently manage the distribution, regulation, and oversight of electrical energy. Their product line is extensive, including integrated power control room substations, tailor-made modular components, electrical enclosures, medium-voltage circuit breakers, communications systems for monitoring and control, motor control centers, and bus duct systems. They also provide both standard and arc-resistant switchgear and control gear for power distribution. These systems are adept at operating across a wide voltage range, from 480 volts to 38,000 volts, and find critical applications in numerous heavy industrial environments. Such sectors include oil and gas refining, both onshore and offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical processing, liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, pipeline and terminal infrastructure, mining and metals, light rail traction power, electric utilities, and the pulp and paper industry. In addition to their core products, the company offers a variety of crucial support services. These encompass providing spare parts, conducting field service inspections, handling installation and commissioning, undertaking modifications and repairs, supplying retrofit and retrofill components for existing systems, and offering replacement circuit breakers for switchgear. Founded in 1947 and based in Houston, Texas, Powell Industries, Inc. boasts a global operational presence, extending across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Price (1 year)
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VENTE TOTALE: 4 799 titres (~900 628,33 $ US)
- Insiders
- COPE BRETT ALAN
- Total bought
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Avg buy (VWAP, 90d window) —
- Total sold
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$2,462,522
Avg sell (VWAP, 90d window) $196.22 vs last close $157.07 (-20.0%)
Total sold sums Form 4 code S in this window. Codes F, M, A and G are left out.
$1,388,408 of that total is under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. It is shown here and left out of the score.
- Last activity
- 2026-09-30
- Liquidity
- Liquid $108,756,360/day · 20d vol
- Last synced
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Insider holdings as a share of total assets aren't available for this company.
Avg buy and avg sell are volume-weighted prices (sum of shares × price, divided by shares) for Form 4 rows in this 90-day window that report both figures. A comparison with last close is market context for that average, not advice.
Recent Form 4
Filings in the 90-day window for this company. Value is shares × price from the filing. Research, not advice.
| Date | Person | Side | Shares | Price | Value | Form 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | Ni Ping | Sell · S | 700 | $167.14 | $116,998 | Form 4 |
| 2026-09-30 | COPE BRETT ALAN | Sell · S | 4,799 | $187.67 | $900,628 | Form 4 |
| 2026-09-30 | Mauney William Marshall Jr | Sell · S | 301 | $187.67 | $56,489 | Form 4 |
| 2026-08-14 | Williams Richard E | Sell · S · 10b5-1 | 2,250 | $203.05 | $456,862 | Form 4 |
| 2026-08-13 | COPE BRETT ALAN | Sell · S · 10b5-1 | 4,500 | $207.01 | $931,545 | Form 4 |
Sales marked 10b5-1 are scheduled in advance and don't count toward the Quorum score. Les ventes marquées 10b5-1 sont planifiées à l'avance et ne pèsent pas dans le score Quorum.
Congressional trades
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Signal
Neutral signalScored 2026-10-21 Drivers: trend, fundamentals. Moteurs : tendance, fondamentaux.
POWL boasts exceptional fundamentals — near-perfect liquidity (95) and strong financial trend (90) scores — anchored by negligible debt, expanding ROIC, and robust cash generation.
The first sentence of the analysis written for POWL on 2026-10-21 - a real excerpt, not a sample. The rest of it, the 0-100 score and the rating it produced are part of Plus. See plans.
Factor checklist — research, not advice
A check leans with a bullish reading. A cross leans against it. A dash is unavailable or mixed.
- Insider Pulls against a bullish reading. Selling cluster — sale value, no purchase value
- Narrative Unavailable or mixed. Stored narrative reading is in the neutral band
- Congress Unavailable or mixed. No purchase disclosures in the stored window
- Timing Pulls against a bullish reading. Close is more than 0.5 ATR under stored support
- Financial indicators Supports a bullish reading. Current ratio 2.09 · operating margin 20%
Suggested stop 105.40, nearest stored support minus 0.5 ATR(32.9% under the last close). Reward/risk to the next stored resistance is 0.40. Wait — that reward/risk is under 2. Research, not advice. Not an order.
Recent news
- 2026-10-20 Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It Zacks.com users have recently been watching Powell Industries (POWL) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock''s prospects.
- 2026-10-14 Powell Industries (POWL) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note The latest trading day saw Powell Industries (POWL) settling at $168.79, representing a -7.66% change from its previous close.
- 2026-10-08 Powell Industries (POWL) Falls More Steeply Than Broader Market: What Investors Need to Know Powell Industries (POWL) concluded the recent trading session at $189.78, signifying a -4.03% move from its prior day''s close.
- 2026-10-08 All You Need to Know About Powell Industries (POWL) Rating Upgrade to Buy Powell Industries (POWL) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
- 2026-10-08 Ausbil Investment Management Ltd Purchases 8,963 Shares of Powell Industries, Inc. $POWL Ausbil Investment Management Ltd boosted its position in shares of Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: POWL) by 133.4% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 15,682 shares of the industrial products company''s stock after acquiring an additional 8,963 shares
- 2026-10-06 Powell Industries Inc (POWL) Stock Up 3.5% but GF Value Says Overvalued -- GF Score: 79/100 On October 06, 2026, Powell Industries Inc (POWL) shares rose 3.5% to a current price of $204.69, continuing an impressive price performance trend with a year-t
- 2026-10-06 Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Powell Industries (POWL). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
- 2026-10-02 Powell Industries (POWL) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider In the closing of the recent trading day, Powell Industries (POWL) stood at $196.1, denoting a +2.89% move from the preceding trading day.
- 2026-10-01 Is It Worth Investing in Powell Industries (POWL) Based on Wall Street''s Bullish Views? Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock''s price, do they really matter?
- 2026-09-25 Powell Industries (POWL) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know The latest trading day saw Powell Industries (POWL) settling at $189.55, representing a -1.08% change from its previous close.
Market snapshot
Financial ratios
| Metric | Trend | 2025-09-30 | 2024-09-30 | 2023-09-30 | 2022-09-30 | 2021-09-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | 29.4% | 27.0% | 21.1% | 16.0% | 16.0% | |
| Ebit Margin | 21.1% | 19.4% | 9.9% | 1.8% | 0.3% | |
| Ebitda Margin | 21.8% | 20.0% | 11.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | |
| Operating Profit Margin | 19.7% | 17.7% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 0.2% | |
| Pretax Profit Margin | 21.1% | 19.4% | 9.9% | 1.8% | 0.2% | |
| Continuous Operations Profit Margin | 16.4% | 14.8% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 0.1% | |
| Net Profit Margin | 16.4% | 14.8% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 0.1% | |
| Bottom Line Profit Margin | 16.4% | 14.8% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 0.1% | |
| Current Ratio | 2.087 | 1.814 | 1.572 | 1.985 | 2.496 | |
| Quick Ratio | 1.897 | 1.614 | 1.411 | 1.715 | 2.250 | |
| Solvency Ratio | 0.402 | 0.352 | 0.155 | 0.118 | 0.081 | |
| Cash Ratio | 1.010 | 0.737 | 0.621 | 0.547 | 0.944 | |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | 20.347 | 17.746 | 18.059 | 18.181 | 455.844 | |
| Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 1.031 | 0.103 | 0.061 | 0.009 | -4.737 | |
| Forward Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 1.031 | 0.103 | 0.061 | 0.009 | -4.737 | |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Ratio | 20.511 | 18.063 | 18.420 | 18.339 | 459.252 | |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Growth Ratio | 0.981 | 0.104 | 0.063 | 0.009 | -4.772 | |
| Price To Book Ratio | 5.738 | 5.506 | 2.854 | 0.837 | 0.955 | |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 3.329 | 2.628 | 1.408 | 0.467 | 0.611 | |
| Price To Free Cash Flow Ratio | 23.752 | 27.514 | 5.635 | -41.240 | -8.623 | |
| Price To Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 21.892 | 24.480 | 5.394 | -69.458 | -9.441 | |
| Debt To Assets Ratio | 0.002 | 0.001 | 0.002 | 0.005 | 0.010 | |
| Debt To Equity Ratio | 0.003 | 0.003 | 0.004 | 0.008 | 0.014 | |
| Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.003 | 0.003 | 0.004 | 0.008 | 0.014 | |
| Long Term Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | |
| Financial Leverage Ratio | 1.731 | 1.921 | 2.180 | 1.660 | 1.448 | |
| Working Capital Turnover Ratio | 2.649 | 3.523 | 3.412 | 2.919 | 2.585 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.376 | 0.254 | 0.461 | -0.019 | -0.251 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Sales Ratio | 0.152 | 0.107 | 0.261 | -0.007 | -0.065 | |
| Free Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.922 | 0.890 | 0.957 | 1.684 | 1.095 | |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 18.493 | |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 4.995 | |
| Short Term Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | -76.153 | |
| Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 100.924 | 89.359 | 127.126 | -1.543 | -7.205 | |
| Capital Expenditure Coverage Ratio | 12.772 | 9.068 | 23.347 | -1.461 | -10.536 | |
| Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio | 6.455 | 4.411 | 9.026 | -0.244 | -2.026 | |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.071 | 0.084 | 0.228 | 0.891 | 19.242 | |
| Enterprise Value Multiple | 13.402 | 11.558 | 9.544 | 7.769 | 15.261 |
Sparkline shows each ratio oldest → newest (left → right).
How the latest year compares
For each ratio: its most recent value, the change versus one year earlier, and versus its 5-year average. ▲ higher ▼ lower
| Metric | Current | vs 1Y ago | vs 5Y avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Profit Margin | 29.4% | ▲2.4% | ▲7.5% |
| Ebit Margin | 21.1% | ▲1.8% | ▲10.7% |
| Ebitda Margin | 21.8% | ▲1.8% | ▲10.0% |
| Operating Profit Margin | 19.7% | ▲2.1% | ▲10.2% |
| Pretax Profit Margin | 21.1% | ▲1.8% | ▲10.7% |
| Continuous Operations Profit Margin | 16.4% | ▲1.6% | ▲8.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 16.4% | ▲1.6% | ▲8.0% |
| Bottom Line Profit Margin | 16.4% | ▲1.6% | ▲8.0% |
| Current Ratio | 2.087 | ▲0.273 | ▲0.096 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.897 | ▲0.284 | ▲0.120 |
| Solvency Ratio | 0.402 | ▲0.050 | ▲0.180 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.010 | ▲0.273 | ▲0.238 |
| Price To Earnings Ratio | 20.347 | ▲2.601 | ▼-85.688 |
| Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 1.030 | ▲0.928 | ▲1.737 |
| Forward Price To Earnings Growth Ratio | 1.030 | ▲0.928 | ▲1.737 |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Ratio | 20.511 | ▲2.448 | ▼-86.406 |
| Price To Earnings Diluted Growth Ratio | 0.981 | ▲0.876 | ▲1.704 |
| Price To Book Ratio | 5.738 | ▲0.231 | ▲2.560 |
| Price To Sales Ratio | 3.329 | ▲0.702 | ▲1.641 |
| Price To Free Cash Flow Ratio | 23.752 | ▼-3.762 | ▲22.344 |
| Price To Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 21.892 | ▼-2.588 | ▲27.319 |
| Debt To Assets Ratio | 0.002 | ▲0.000 | ▼-0.002 |
| Debt To Equity Ratio | 0.003 | ▲0.000 | ▼-0.004 |
| Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.003 | ▲0.000 | ▼-0.004 |
| Long Term Debt To Capital Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Financial Leverage Ratio | 1.731 | ▼-0.191 | ▼-0.057 |
| Working Capital Turnover Ratio | 2.649 | ▼-0.874 | ▼-0.369 |
| Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.376 | ▲0.122 | ▲0.212 |
| Operating Cash Flow Sales Ratio | 0.152 | ▲0.045 | ▲0.062 |
| Free Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio | 0.922 | ▲0.032 | ▼-0.188 |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | ▼-3.699 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | ▼-0.999 |
| Short Term Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 0.000 | 0.000 | ▲15.230 |
| Operating Cash Flow Coverage Ratio | 100.924 | ▲11.564 | ▲39.191 |
| Capital Expenditure Coverage Ratio | 12.772 | ▲3.704 | ▲6.134 |
| Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio | 6.455 | ▲2.044 | ▲2.930 |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.071 | ▼-0.013 | ▼-4.032 |
| Enterprise Value Multiple | 13.402 | ▲1.844 | ▲1.895 |
Key metrics
| Metric | Trend | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market cap | $3.68B | $2.66B | $984.7M | $248.8M | $287.6M | |
| Enterprise value | $3.23B | $2.35B | $740.2M | $149.2M | $177.5M | |
| EV / Sales | 2.92x | 2.32x | 1.06x | 0.28x | 0.38x | |
| EV / Op. cash flow | 19.22x | 21.59x | 4.05x | -41.64x | -5.83x | |
| EV / Free cash flow | 20.85x | 24.27x | 4.24x | -24.73x | -5.32x | |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.40x | 11.56x | 9.54x | 7.77x | 15.26x | |
| Net debt / EBITDA | -1.86x | -1.55x | -3.15x | -5.19x | -9.46x | |
| Current ratio | 2.09x | 1.81x | 1.57x | 1.99x | 2.50x | |
| Income quality | 0.93x | 0.72x | 3.35x | -0.26x | -48.27x | |
| Graham number | $45 | $36 | $18 | $9 | $2 | |
| Graham net-net | $9 | $5 | $3 | $3 | $3 | |
| Tax burden | 77.4% | 76.4% | 79.1% | 139.6% | 57.8% | |
| Interest burden | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 84.3% | |
| Working capital | $485.3M | $348.5M | $226.3M | $183.6M | $181.3M | |
| Invested capital | $610.3M | $454.6M | $326.4M | $285.4M | $295.2M | |
| Return on assets | 16.3% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% | |
| Operating ROA | 21.4% | 21.3% | 10.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% | |
| Return on tangible assets | 16.5% | 16.2% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% | |
| Return on equity | 28.2% | 31.0% | 15.8% | 4.6% | 0.2% | |
| Return on invested capital | 25.4% | 27.3% | 13.8% | 2.3% | 0.2% | |
| Return on capital employed | 32.9% | 35.7% | 17.5% | 2.4% | 0.3% | |
| Earnings yield | 4.9% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.2% | |
| Free cash flow yield | 4.2% | 3.6% | 17.7% | -2.4% | -11.6% | |
| Capex / Op. cash flow | 7.8% | 11.0% | 4.3% | -68.4% | -9.5% | |
| Capex / Depreciation | 181.0% | 174.4% | 90.9% | 26.2% | 28.0% | |
| Capex / Sales | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | |
| SG&A / Sales | 8.6% | 8.4% | 11.3% | 13.3% | 14.3% | |
| R&D / Sales | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% | |
| Stock comp / Sales | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% | |
| Intangibles / Total assets | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | |
| Days sales outstanding | 117d | 114d | 140d | 133d | 103d | |
| Days payables outstanding | 31d | 36d | 37d | 52d | 42d | |
| Operating cycle | 157d | 157d | 182d | 174d | 130d | |
| Cash conversion cycle | 125d | 120d | 144d | 123d | 89d |
Change by theme
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