Powell Industries, Inc.
POWLIndustrialsNASDAQElectrical Equipment & Parts · Last scanned Oct 26, 2026
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Daily timeframePowell Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems. With a market capitalization of $5.50B, it sits in mid-cap territory. 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.
Market Cap
$5.50B
Beta
1.17
P/E (TTM)
28.92
P/E (Fwd)
21.60
EPS (TTM)
$5.22
EPS (Fwd)
$6.99
ROE
28.2%
ROA
11.6%
Cash
$633.6M
Total Debt
$2.5M
Free CF
$190.4M
52W Change
21.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where POWL stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 16, 2026 close, POWL finished 25.32% below its 150-day moving average ($228.74) and 19.03% below its 200-day moving average ($210.98). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is POWL overbought or oversold?
At the October 16, 2026 close, POWL's RSI(14) was 36.5, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Powell Industries, Inc. holds $633.6M in cash against $2.5M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. Free cash flow comes in at $190.4M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 28.2%, which is strong for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Return on assets of 11.6% further supports the picture of efficient asset utilization. Revenue has grown from $532.6M (2022) to $1.10B (2025), reflecting a 107% increase over the period.
The strong cash position relative to debt provides a financial cushion that reduces balance sheet risk. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing POWL's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.