Powell Industries (FRA:PW2) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 04, 2026)


FRA:PW2 Powell Industries Inc FRA:PW2
74 GF Score
Price €218.20
GF Value €61.79
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Powell Industries Moat Score?

Powell Industries FRA:PW2 +1.68% 74 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:PW2 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €61.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,041 Industrial Products companies, Powell Industries ranks better than 94.05% on this metric.

Powell Industries has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Powell Industries has Narrow Moat: Powell Industries benefits from specialized expertise in electrical equipment and some customer loyalty. However, the industry is competitive, and the company's market share is not dominant, resulting in a modest moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Powell Industries might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Powell Industries  (FRA:PW2) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Powell Industries Moat Score Related Terms

FRA:PW2 vs AYI, ENS, AEIS: Moat Score Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Powell Industries's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Powell Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Powell Industries's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Powell Industries (FRA:PW2) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 04, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #181 out of 3041 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Powell Industries' Moat Score too high?
Powell Industries' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #181 out of 3041 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 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powell Industries' Moat Score compare to AYI and ENS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #181 out of 3041 companies for Moat Score. This places Powell Industries in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Powell Industries's current Moat Score is 4. 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 (FRA:PW2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €61.79, compared to a current price of €218.20 — trading 253.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. Powell Industries' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Powell Industries (FRA:PW2), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 04, 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 (FRA:PW2) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powell Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €218.20 is trading 253.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €61.79. GuruFocus considers Powell Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:PW2:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: €61.79 vs. price of €218.20 (253.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PW2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Powell Industries Business Description

Address 8550 Mosley Road, Houston, TX, USA, 77075-1180
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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