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Powell IndustriesPOWL +12.29%78 EV-to-EBIT is 31.66 as of Jul. 30, 2026, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 14.73. 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 2,376 Industrial Products companies, Powell Industries ranks worse than 65.61% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Powell Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6,028 Mil.
Powell Industries's EBIT 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 $224 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Powell Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Powell Industries's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Powell Industries's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Powell Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powell Industries's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Powell Industries's current Enterprise Value is $7,082 Mil.
Powell Industries's EBIT 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 $224 Mil.
* 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 (POWL) has a EV-to-EBIT of 31.66 as of Jul. 30, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Powell Industries and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 14.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #1559 out of 2376 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 65.6%.
Is Powell Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Powell Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 31.66 is 115% above median its 10-year median of 14.73. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.63. Powell Industries' value of 31.66 is 69.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #1559 out of 2376 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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' EV-to-EBIT compare to FPS and AYI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #1559 out of 2376 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Powell Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 18.63. Powell Industries' value of 31.66 is 69.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.73 vs. the industry median of 18.63, 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 EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 18.63, based on 2,376 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Powell Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 31.66 is 69.9% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Powell Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 18.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powell Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 31.66, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 14.73. 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 $209.30 — trading 171.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 31.66, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 14.73 and 69.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 18.63. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Powell Industries (POWL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 31.66 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 $209.30 is trading 171.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $77.20.
GuruFocus considers Powell Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for POWL:
EV-to-EBIT: 31.66 (115% above median its 10-year median of 14.73)
GF Value™: $77.20 vs. price of $209.30 (171.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 69.9% above the Industrial Products median (#1559 of 2376)
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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