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Powell IndustriesPOWL -3.83%78 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates POWL with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $77.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,860 Industrial Products companies, Powell Industries ranks better than 53.23% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Powell Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.80%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Powell Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
POWL'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.7 Med: -0.5 Max: 1.7
Current: -0.8
During the past 13 years, Powell Industries's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.70%. The lowest was -1.70%. And the median was -0.50%.
POWL's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 53.23% of 1860
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs POWL: -0.80
Powell Industries (NAS:POWL) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Powell Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
POWL vs FPS, AYI, ENS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Powell Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Powell Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powell Industries's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Powell Industries 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.80 mean?
Powell Industries (POWL) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.80 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Powell Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #870 out of 1860 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Powell Industries' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Powell Industries' current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. Based on the distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #870 out of 1860 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above 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' 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to FPS and AYI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Powell Industries ranks #870 out of 1860 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Powell Industries in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Powell Industries and its competitors. Powell Industries's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. 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 $77.41, compared to a current price of $210.57 — trading 172% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Powell Industries (POWL), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.80 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 $210.57 is trading 172% above its estimated GF Value™ of $77.41.
GuruFocus considers Powell Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for POWL:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.80
GF Value™: $77.41 vs. price of $210.57 (172% above fair value)
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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