Powell IndustriesPOWL -7.50%74 EV-to-FCF is 47.30 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 691% above its 10-year median of 5.98. GuruFocus rates POWL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,729 Industrial Products companies, Powell Industries ranks worse than 70.16% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Powell Industries's Enterprise Value is $9,106 Mil.
Powell Industries's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $193 Mil. Therefore, Powell Industries's EV-to-FCF for today is 47.30.
The historical rank and industry rank for Powell Industries's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
POWL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -55.92 Med: 5.98 Max: 188.01
Current: 47.3
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Powell Industries was 188.01. The lowest was -55.92. And the median was 5.98.
POWL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 70.16% of 1729
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.07
vs POWL: 47.30
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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 $264.86.
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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Powell Industries EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Powell Industries EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Powell Industries's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Powell Industries's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powell Industries's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Powell Industries's current Enterprise Value is $9,106 Mil.
Powell Industries's Free Cash Flow 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 $193 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-FCF of 47.30 as of Jul. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Powell Industries and its competitors. This is 691% above median its historical median of 5.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #1213 out of 1729 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 70.2%.
Is Powell Industries' EV-to-FCF too high?
Powell Industries' current EV-to-FCF of 47.30 is 691% above median its 10-year median of 5.98. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 26.07. Powell Industries' value of 47.30 is 81.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #1213 out of 1729 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Powell Industries has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powell Industries' EV-to-FCF compare to AYI and ENS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #1213 out of 1729 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Powell Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 26.07. Powell Industries' value of 47.30 is 81.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.98 vs. the industry median of 26.07, 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-FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 26.07, based on 1,729 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Powell Industries's current EV-to-FCF of 47.30 is 81.4% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Powell Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 26.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powell Industries's current EV-to-FCF is 47.30, which is 691% above median its own 10-year median of 5.98. 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 $76.27, compared to a current price of $264.86 — trading 247.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 47.30, which is 691% above median its 10-year median of 5.98 and 81.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.07. Powell Industries' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Powell Industries (POWL), the current EV-to-FCF is 47.30 as of Jul. 01, 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 $264.86 is trading 247.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.27.
GuruFocus considers Powell Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for POWL:
EV-to-FCF: 47.30 (691% above median its 10-year median of 5.98)
GF Value™: $76.27 vs. price of $264.86 (247.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1213 of 1729)
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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