Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) — Stock Score Summary

Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 87/100 based on Quality (87/100), Value (11/100), and Momentum (75/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Powell is a high-quality manufacturer of custom-engineered electrical systems perfectly positioned at the intersection of grid modernization, data center power demands, and domestic industrial nearshoring. Its massive backlog, high ROIC, and operating leverage create a powerful, underpriced earnings compounding story with a massive structural tailwind.

Powell Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for the management and control of electrical energy. The company's competitive edge is its specialized engineering expertise in high-voltage and complex electrical distribution systems, serving critical infrastructure industries like oil & gas and utilities. Powell Industries is a niche manufacturer of sophisticated electrical power distribution and control systems for demanding industrial applications.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$294.89
Market Cap$10.5B
P/E (TTM)58.49
P/E (Forward)43.65
Price/Book16.34
Return on Equity29.9%
Return on Invested Capital32.9%
Debt/Equity0.28
Gross Margin30.1%
Operating Margin19.4%
Revenue Growth6.5%
Dividend Yield0.1%
Free Cash Flow$142M

Powell Industries, Inc. operates in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Powell Industries, Inc.’s (POWL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) is 87/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (87), Value (11), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Powell Industries, Inc. have an economic moat?
Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) has a Quality factor score of 87/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Powell Industries, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 87/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Powell Industries, Inc. in?
Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry (United States).
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