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Powell Industries Inc (POWL)

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$212.92
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Profit since last BUY9.11%
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06/27/2025: POWL (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 9 days. Profits (9.11%). Updated daily EoD!

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Moderate Performance

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3 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $243.93

Year Target Price $243.93

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$243.93Target price
Low$126.35
Current$212.92
high$363.67

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 80.32%
Avg. Invested days 31
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.57B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.97
1Y Target Price 243.93
Price to earnings Ratio 14.97
1Y Target Price 243.93
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.71
52 Weeks Range 126.35 - 363.67
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 126.35 - 363.67
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.50%
Basic EPS (TTM) 14.22

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
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Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 16%
Operating Margin (TTM) 21.15%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 14.32%
Return on Equity (TTM) 37.08%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.97
Forward PE 14.29
Enterprise Value 2178185256
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.37
Enterprise Value 2178185256
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.37
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.01
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.14
Shares Outstanding 12068200
Shares Floating 9433127
Shares Outstanding 12068200
Shares Floating 9433127
Percent Insiders 21.83
Percent Institutions 106.22

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4
Target Price 243.93
Buy 1
Strong Buy 1
Buy 1
Strong Buy 1
Hold 1
Sell -
Strong Sell -
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Powell Industries Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Powell Industries Inc. was founded in 1947. Initially focused on electrical equipment repair, it evolved into a manufacturer of custom-engineered electrical distribution and control systems. Key milestones include expansion into new industries and strategic acquisitions to broaden its product portfolio and geographic reach.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Engineered Solutions: Designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered electrical power and control systems for various industries, including oil and gas, refining, petrochemical, pulp and paper, mining, and transportation.
  • Service Solutions: Provides aftermarket services, including installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, and upgrade services for electrical power and control equipment.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Powell Industries is led by a board of directors and an executive management team. The organizational structure is based on functional departments and business units aligned with its core business areas.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Integrated Power Systems: Custom-engineered electrical distribution and control systems, including switchgear, motor control centers, and substations. Market share data is not publicly available at a granular product level. Competitors include Siemens, ABB, and Eaton.
  • E-Houses (Electrical Buildings): Prefabricated, transportable buildings that house electrical equipment. Market share data is not publicly available at a granular product level. Competitors include SNC-Lavalin, Fluor and AECOM

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The electrical power distribution and control systems industry is influenced by factors such as infrastructure development, industrial expansion, renewable energy projects, and automation. It is highly competitive and technology-driven.

Positioning

Powell Industries is positioned as a provider of custom-engineered solutions for critical infrastructure and industrial applications, focusing on reliability and performance. Its competitive advantage lies in its engineering expertise and ability to deliver tailored solutions.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for electrical power distribution and control systems is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Powell Industries' position within this TAM is focused on specialized, custom-engineered solutions, capturing a portion of the higher-value segments.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong engineering capabilities
  • Custom-engineered solutions
  • Established relationships with key customers
  • Diversified end markets

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on cyclical industries
  • Project-based revenue fluctuations
  • Exposure to commodity price volatility
  • Limited geographic diversity

Opportunities

  • Growth in renewable energy infrastructure
  • Expansion into new geographic markets
  • Increased demand for automation and digitalization
  • Infrastructure upgrades in developing countries

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Intense competition
  • Technological obsolescence
  • Supply chain disruptions

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • ABB (ABB)
  • Siemens (SIEGY)
  • Eaton (ETN)
  • General Electric (GE)

Competitive Landscape

Powell Industries competes with larger, diversified companies and niche players. Its competitive advantage lies in its custom-engineered solutions and engineering expertise.

Major Acquisitions

EST S.A.

  • Year: 2022
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 31.5
  • Strategic Rationale: Strengthens Powellu2019s international presence and product offerings in the mining and metals industries.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been influenced by economic cycles and project execution.

Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by infrastructure development, renewable energy projects, and industrial automation. See analyst reports for specific projections.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new technologies, expansion into new markets, and strategic acquisitions.

Summary

Powell Industries provides custom electrical solutions for critical infrastructure, benefiting from growth in renewable energy and industrial automation. The company's project-based revenue and reliance on cyclical industries require careful management. Recent acquisitions like EST S.A. have strengthened its international presence. Intense competition and potential supply chain disruptions pose ongoing challenges, although their strength in engineering solutions supports future growth.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Powell Industries Inc. Investor Relations
  • SEC Filings
  • Market research reports
  • Analyst reports
  • Yahoo Finance

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Investment decisions should be made after consulting with a qualified financial advisor.

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About Powell Industries Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters 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 2748
Full time employees 2748

Powell Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems. The company's principal products include integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, medium-voltage circuit breakers, monitoring and control communications systems, motor control centers, switches, and bus duct systems, as well as traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgears and control gears. Its products have application in voltages ranging from 480 volts to 38,000 volts. The company 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 switchgear. It serves onshore and offshore production, liquefied natural gas facilities and terminals, pipelines, refineries, and petrochemical plants, as well as electric utility, light rail traction power, mining and metals, pulp and paper, data centers, universities and government entities, commercial, and industrial markets. The company has operations 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.