POWL Powell Industries PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As at Nov 5, 2025, the POWL stock has a PE ratio of 27.16. This is based on the current EPS of $14.57 and the stock price of $395.77 per share. An increase of 79% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 15.1 of the last 4 quarters.
POWL PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Powell Industries over the last ten years is 125.68. The current 27.16 PE ratio is 78% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, POWL's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2019 quarter at 1,327.5, with a price of $26.55 and an EPS of $0.02. The Mar 2025 quarter recorded the bottom point at 11.81, with a price of $170.33 and an EPS of $14.42.
Powell Industries PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 2,812.86% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -96.3% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.75 | -1.72% | $221.99 | $12.51 |
| 2023 | 18.06 | -0.61% | $82.9 | $4.59 |
| 2022 | 18.17 | -96.3% | $21.08 | $1.16 |
| 2021 | 491.4 | 2,812.86% | $24.57 | $0.05 |
| 2020 | 16.87 | -63.37% | $24.13 | $1.43 |
| 2019 | 46.06 | N/A | $39.15 | $0.85 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $36.26 | -$0.62 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $29.99 | -$0.83 |
| 2016 | 29.45 | -21.74% | $40.05 | $1.36 |
| 2015 | 37.63 | 123.85% | $30.1 | $0.8 |
| 2014 | 16.81 | -3.45% | $40.86 | $2.43 |
| 2013 | 17.41 | 12.54% | $61.29 | $3.52 |
| 2012 | 15.47 | N/A | $38.67 | $2.5 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | $30.97 | -$0.23 |
| 2010 | 14.34 | 30.01% | $31.12 | $2.17 |
Powell Industries PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 14.44 | 22.27% | $210.45 | $14.57 |
| Mar 2025 | 11.81 | -28.77% | $170.33 | $14.42 |
| Dec 2024 | 16.58 | -6.59% | $221.65 | $13.37 |
| Sep 2024 | 17.75 | 34.67% | $221.99 | $12.51 |
| Jun 2024 | 13.18 | -20.55% | $143.4 | $10.88 |
| Mar 2024 | 16.59 | 21.99% | $142.3 | $8.58 |
| Dec 2023 | 13.6 | -24.7% | $88.4 | $6.5 |
| Sep 2023 | 18.06 | -7.62% | $82.9 | $4.59 |
| Jun 2023 | 19.55 | 6.48% | $60.59 | $3.1 |
| Mar 2023 | 18.36 | -21.2% | $42.59 | $2.32 |
| Dec 2022 | 23.3 | 28.23% | $35.18 | $1.51 |
| Sep 2022 | 18.17 | -45.58% | $21.08 | $1.16 |
| Jun 2022 | 33.39 | N/A | $23.37 | $0.7 |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | $19.42 | -$0.24 |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | $29.49 | -$0.16 |
POWL Price vs fair value
POWL average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of POWL is greater than its 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
With a P/E of 27.16, POWL is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 25.78, Powell Industries's P/E is 5% higher.
POWL PE vs peers
POWL's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks GE and LFUS, but it is greater than AZZ's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AZZ Azz Inc | 9.65 | $3.04B |
| POWL Powell Industries Inc | 26.06 | $4.58B |
| GE General Electric Co | 40.58 | $323.59B |
| LFUS Littelfuse Inc | 51.06 | $6.1B |
| AMSC American Superconductor Corp | 101.45 | $1.83B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Powell Industries's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for POWL stock as of Nov 5, 2025, stands at 27.16.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Powell Industries (POWL)?
As an average over the last 3 years, POWL stock has a PE ratio of 16.66.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Powell Industries (POWL)?
As an average over the last 5 years, POWL stock has a PE ratio of 108.88.
What is the highest PE ratio for POWL?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 1,327.5 and it was in the Mar 2019 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for POWL compare to its historical average?
POWL's current price to earnings ratio is 78% below its 10-year historical average.
How is POWL's PE ratio calculated (Powell Industries PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Nov 5, 2025), Powell Industries's stock price is $395.77. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $14.57. Therefore, Powell Industries's P/E ratio for today is 27.16. PE RATIO(27.16) = STOCK PRICE($395.77) / TTM EPS($14.57)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.