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Powell IndustriesPOWL +3.22%79 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 28.20% as of Jun. 2026, which is 194% above its 10-year median of 9.60. GuruFocus rates POWL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,952 Industrial Products companies, Powell Industries ranks better than 88.52% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Powell Industries's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 26.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 28.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 15.30% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Powell Industries was 28.20% per year. The lowest was -4.20% per year. And the median was 9.60% per year.
Powell Industries (NAS:POWL) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Powell Industries 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
POWL vs ENS, FPS, AYI: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Powell Industries's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Powell Industries 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Powell Industries's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powell Industries's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Powell Industries 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 28.20% mean?
Powell Industries (POWL) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 28.20% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Powell Industries and its competitors. This is 194% above median its historical median of 9.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #339 out of 2952 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.5%.
Is Powell Industries' 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Powell Industries' current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 28.20% is 194% above median its 10-year median of 9.60. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90. Powell Industries' value of 28.20% is 378% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #339 out of 2952 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Powell Industries has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powell Industries' 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to ENS and FPS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #339 out of 2952 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This places Powell Industries in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90. Powell Industries' value of 28.20% is 378% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.60 vs. the industry median of 5.90, Powell Industries has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Industrial Products companies is 5.90, based on 2,952 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Powell Industries's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 28.20% is 378% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Powell Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powell Industries's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 28.20%, which is 194% above median its own 10-year median of 9.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powell Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powell Industries (POWL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $86.10, compared to a current price of $181.13 — trading 110.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 28.20%, which is 194% above median its 10-year median of 9.60 and 378% above the Industrial Products industry median of 5.90. Powell Industries' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Powell Industries (POWL), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 28.20% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Powell Industries (POWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powell Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $181.13 is trading 110.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $86.10.
GuruFocus considers Powell Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for POWL:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 28.20% (194% above median its 10-year median of 9.60)
GF Value™: $86.10 vs. price of $181.13 (110.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 378% above the Industrial Products median (#339 of 2952)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Powell Industries Inc is a United States-based company that develops, designs, manufactures, and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for electrical energy distribution, control, and monitoring. The company's principal products comprise integrated power control room substations, custom-engineered modules, electrical houses, traditional and arc-resistant distribution switchgear and control gear, and so on. These products are applied in oil and gas refining, offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical, pipeline, terminal, mining and metals, light-rail traction power, electric utility, pulp and paper, and other heavy industrial markets. The company generates the majority of its sales from the United States, and the rest from Canada, Europe, Asia Pacific, and other regions.
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