Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Powell Industries, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) has returned 69.82% so far this year and 218.89% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, POWL has achieved an annualized return of 36.90%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 1990, POWL's average daily return is +0.11%, while the average monthly return is +1.96%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.0 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was May 2001 with a return of +68.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -54.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, POWL closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 31, 2024 with a return of +45.3%, while the worst single day was Dec 13, 1999 at -22.2%.

Powell Industries, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 19.70%, beta of 0.87, and R² of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 1990.

• This stock captured 120.01% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.63% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
• R² of 0.09 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

POWL ranks 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Powell Industries, Inc. provided a 0.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.07 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Powell Industries, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Powell Industries, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Powell Industries, Inc. was 73.10%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 792 trading sessions.

The current Powell Industries, Inc. drawdown is 8.70%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Powell Industries, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Powell Industries, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.