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Powell Industries Inc(POWL)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for POWL
10/02/2026: POWL (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Powell Industries is an established manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment, specializing in complex, custom-engineered systems for the energy, utility, and industrial sectors. The company is currently experiencing a strong growth phase driven by robust infrastructure spending and increasing demand for reliable power in modern data centers. Key strengths include its reputation for quality and a large project backlog, though the business remains sensitive to cyclical industrial trends and execution risks in custom projects. While it provides a dividend, investors should monitor the competitive landscape where large multinationals pose a constant pricing threat. Overall, it is a play on infrastructure and electrification, suitable for investors seeking exposure to capital-intensive growth trends.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The company is benefiting from long-term secular trends in infrastructure and electrification. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock has demonstrated strong relative strength in alignment with the industrial sector. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Recent stock performance has elevated valuation multiples, reducing the margin of safety. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | While dividends are paid, the yield is relatively low compared to high-yield income investments. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | The stock's volatility is tied to cyclical industrial spending, which may not suit ultra-conservative profiles. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium / high | The stock is susceptible to swings in industrial capital expenditure cycles. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Significant recent gains have placed the stock at higher valuation levels. |
| Competition risk (Diversified Industrials) | High | Large multinationals can exert significant pricing pressure. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business relies on project-based work, which can be lumpy. |
| Dividend income | Low | Dividend yield is secondary to the capital appreciation story. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Delivering custom-engineered projects on time and budget is critical for margins. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 73.5% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/02/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
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Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
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Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 7.14B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 37.57 | 1Y Target Price 280 |
Price to earnings Ratio 37.57 | 1Y Target Price 280 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 523.3K shares | Beta 1.19 | 52 Weeks Range 92.47 - 327.74 | Updated Date 10/02/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 92.47 - 327.74 | Updated Date 10/02/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.19% | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.22 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Equipment | Switchgear, motor controls, and busway systems. | This is the core of their business; they make the equipment that manages heavy-duty electrical power. |
| Services | Field maintenance, testing, and system upgrades. | This provides a smaller, more consistent stream of income from equipment already in the field. |
| Geography | Primary operations and revenue generation in North America. | The company's performance is closely tied to North American industrial and energy infrastructure spending. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 37.57 | Forward PE 29.33 | Enterprise Value 6.36B | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.17 |
Enterprise Value 6.36B | Price to Sales(TTM) 6.17 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.49 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 26.93 | Shares Outstanding 36.43M | Shares Floating 28.92M |
Shares Outstanding 36.43M | Shares Floating 28.92M | ||
Percent Insiders 20.61 | Percent Institutions 93.41 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Powell Industries Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-26 | Chairman of the Board, President & CEO Mr. Brett A. Cope | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Electrical Equipment & Parts | Full time employees 3143 | Website https://www.powellind.com |
Full time employees 3143 | Website https://www.powellind.com | ||
Powell Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems. The company's products portfolio includes integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, and electrical houses; and traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgears and control gears, medium-voltage circuit breakers, monitoring and control communications systems, motor control centers, switches, and bus duct systems. It also provides field service inspection, installation, commissioning, modification, and repair services; spare parts; retrofit and retrofill components for existing systems; and replacement circuit breakers for switchgears. The company serves onshore and offshore production, liquefied natural gas facilities and terminals, pipelines and refineries, petrochemical, electric utility, light rail traction power, mining and metals, pulp and paper, data centers, commercial construction, and other industrial markets, as well as universities and government entities. It operates in the United States, Canada, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Mexico, the Asia/Pacific, and Central and South America. Powell Industries, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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