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Powell IndustriesPOWL +3.22%79 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $57.75 as of Sep. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates POWL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $86.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,046 Industrial Products companies, Powell Industries ranks worse than 68.91% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
As of today (2026-09-06), Powell Industries's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $57.75. The stock price of Powell Industries is $181.13. Therefore, Powell Industries's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of today is 3.1.
The historical rank and industry rank for Powell Industries's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
POWL'
s Price-to-Projected-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.51 Med: 1.21 Max: 4.96
Current: 3.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Powell Industries was 4.96. The lowest was 0.51. And the median was 1.21.
POWL's Price-to-Projected-FCF is ranked worse than 68.91% of 2046
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.72
vs POWL: 3.14
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Powell Industries's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
=
Share Price
/
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
=
181.13
/
57.745226343399
=
3.14
* 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Powell Industries Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Powell Industries's Intrinsic Value: Projected 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.
POWL vs ENS, FPS, AYI: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Powell Industries's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-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 Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Powell Industries's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powell Industries's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $57.75 mean?
Powell Industries (POWL) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $57.75 as of Sep. 06, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Powell Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #1410 out of 2046 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is Powell Industries' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Powell Industries' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $57.75. The Industrial Products industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.72. Powell Industries' value of $57.75 is 3257.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #1410 out of 2046 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Powell Industries has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powell Industries' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to ENS and FPS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #1410 out of 2046 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Powell Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.72. Powell Industries' value of $57.75 is 3257.6% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Industrial Products companies is 1.72, based on 2,046 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Powell Industries's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $57.75 is 3257.6% 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 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Powell Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 1.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powell Industries's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $57.75. 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 $86.05, compared to a current price of $181.13 — trading 110.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $57.75 and 3257.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.72. Powell Industries' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Powell Industries (POWL), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $57.75 as of Sep. 06, 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 $181.13 is trading 110.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $86.05.
GuruFocus considers Powell Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for POWL:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $57.75
GF Value™: $86.05 vs. price of $181.13 (110.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3257.6% above the Industrial Products median (#1410 of 2046)
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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