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Powell IndustriesPOWL -8.21%78 EV-to-EBITDA is 29.28 as of Jul. 28, 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 13.44. 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 2,476 Industrial Products companies, Powell Industries ranks worse than 74.31% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Powell Industries's enterprise value is $6,789 Mil.
Powell Industries's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $232 Mil. Therefore, Powell Industries's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 29.28.
The historical rank and industry rank for Powell Industries's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
POWL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -100.45 Med: 13.44 Max: 63.91
Current: 29.28
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Powell Industries was 63.91. The lowest was -100.45. And the median was 13.44.
POWL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 74.31% of 2476
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.39
vs POWL: 29.28
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Powell Industries's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Powell Industries's share price for today is $201.24.
Powell Industries's 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 $5.110.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Powell Industries's EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Powell Industries's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powell Industries's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Powell Industries's current Enterprise Value is $6,789 Mil.
Powell Industries's EBITDA 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 $232 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-EBITDA of 29.28 as of Jul. 28, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Powell Industries. This is 118% above median its historical median of 13.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #1840 out of 2476 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Powell Industries' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Powell Industries' current EV-to-EBITDA of 29.28 is 118% above median its 10-year median of 13.44. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.39. Powell Industries' value of 29.28 is 90.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #1840 out of 2476 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-EBITDA compare to FPS and AYI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #1840 out of 2476 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Powell Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.39. Powell Industries' value of 29.28 is 90.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.44 vs. the industry median of 15.39, 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-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.39, based on 2,476 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Powell Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA of 29.28 is 90.3% 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Powell Industries. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powell Industries's current EV-to-EBITDA is 29.28, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 13.44. 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 $201.24 — trading 160.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 29.28, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 13.44 and 90.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 15.39. 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Powell Industries (POWL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 29.28 as of Jul. 28, 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 $201.24 is trading 160.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $77.20.
GuruFocus considers Powell Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for POWL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 29.28 (118% above median its 10-year median of 13.44)
GF Value™: $77.20 vs. price of $201.24 (160.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.3% above the Industrial Products median (#1840 of 2476)
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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