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Powell IndustriesPOWL -0.40%78 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.11 as of Mar. 2026. 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 2,417 Industrial Products companies, Powell Industries ranks better than 98.01% on this metric.
Powell Industries's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.26.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.15.
During the past 12 months, Powell Industries's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 134.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 131.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, Powell Industries's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 522.30% per year. The lowest was -64.70% per year. And the median was 13.00% per year.
Powell Industries (NAS:POWL) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Powell Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Powell Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Powell Industries's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
POWL vs FPS, AYI, ENS: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Powell Industries's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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 PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Powell Industries's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powell Industries's PE Ratio falls into.
Powell Industries Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Powell Industries's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.11
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.11 mean?
Powell Industries (POWL) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.11 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Powell Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #48 out of 2417 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is Powell Industries' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Powell Industries' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.11. The Industrial Products industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50. Powell Industries' value of $5.11 is 46% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #48 out of 2417 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 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powell Industries' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to FPS and AYI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #48 out of 2417 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Powell Industries in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50. Powell Industries' value of $5.11 is 46% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for an Industrial Products company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Industrial Products companies is 3.50, based on 2,417 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Powell Industries's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.11 is 46% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Powell Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 3.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powell Industries's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.11. 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 $208.68 — trading 170.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.11 and 46% above the Industrial Products industry median of 3.50. 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Powell Industries (POWL), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.11 as of Mar. 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 $208.68 is trading 170.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $77.20.
GuruFocus considers Powell Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for POWL:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $5.11
GF Value™: $77.20 vs. price of $208.68 (170.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46% above the Industrial Products median (#48 of 2417)
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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