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Powell IndustriesPOWL +10.48%78 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.95 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 1245% above its 10-year median of 1.26. GuruFocus rates POWL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $77.20 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,268 Industrial Products companies, Powell Industries ranks worse than 96.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Powell Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
POWL'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.6 Med: 1.26 Max: 25.46
Current: 15.34
During the past years, Powell Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 25.46. The lowest was 0.60. And the median was 1.26.
POWL's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 96.6% of 2268
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 2.1
vs POWL: 15.34
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Powell Industries's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.463. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $12.15 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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Powell Industries (NAS:POWL) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Powell Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Powell Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Powell Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Powell Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
POWL vs FPS, AYI, ENS: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Powell Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Powell Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powell Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Powell Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Powell Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.95 mean?
Powell Industries (POWL) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.95 as of Jul. 30, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Powell Industries and its competitors. This is 1245% above median its historical median of 1.26. Over the past decade, Powell Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 25.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #2191 out of 2268 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 96.6%.
Is Powell Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Powell Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.95 is 1245% above median its 10-year median of 1.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.60 to a high of 25.46. The Industrial Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10. Powell Industries' value of 16.95 is 707.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #2191 out of 2268 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Powell Industries has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powell Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FPS and AYI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #2191 out of 2268 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Powell Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10. Powell Industries' value of 16.95 is 707.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Powell Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.60 to 25.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.26 vs. the industry median of 2.10, 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 2.10, based on 2,268 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Powell Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 16.95 is 707.1% 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Powell Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powell Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.95, which is 1245% above median its own 10-year median of 1.26. 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 $77.20, compared to a current price of $205.93 — trading 166.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.95, which is 1245% above median its 10-year median of 1.26 and 707.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 2.10. Powell Industries' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Powell Industries (POWL), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 16.95 as of Jul. 30, 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 $205.93 is trading 166.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $77.20.
GuruFocus considers Powell Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for POWL:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 16.95 (1245% above median its 10-year median of 1.26)
GF Value™: $77.20 vs. price of $205.93 (166.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 707.1% above the Industrial Products median (#2191 of 2268)
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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