POWL (Powell Industries) Research & Development: $13 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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POWL Powell Industries Inc POWL
78 GF Score
Price $186.39
GF Value $77.20
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Powell Industries Research & Development?

Powell Industries POWL -7.25% 78 Research & Development is $13 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Powell Industries's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $13 Mil.

Powell Industries  (NAS:POWL) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Powell Industries Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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 Research & Development Chart

Powell Industries Annual Data
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Powell Industries Quarterly Data
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Powell Industries Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $13 Mil mean?
Powell Industries (POWL) has a Research & Development of $13 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Powell Industries and its competitors.
Is Powell Industries' Research & Development too high?
Powell Industries' current Research & Development is $13 Mil. 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' Research & Development compare to FPS and AYI?
Powell Industries' Research & Development of $13 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Research & Development for an Industrial Products company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Powell Industries and its competitors. Powell Industries's current Research & Development is $13 Mil. 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 $186.39 — trading 141.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is $13 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Powell Industries (POWL), the current Research & Development is $13 Mil as of Mar. 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 $186.39 is trading 141.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $77.20. GuruFocus considers Powell Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for POWL:

  • Research & Development: $13 Mil
  • GF Value™: $77.20 vs. price of $186.39 (141.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges 1POWL:ItalyPW2:Germany
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.
78GF Score

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