Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) EBITDA Margin: 21.81%
Is Powell Industries, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
Powell Industries, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 21.81% is 112% above its 5-year average of 10.31%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.41%–21.81%).
The EBITDA margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) is 21.81% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 8.64% (20.07%).
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POWL EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
21.81%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
20.07%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
13.36%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
10.31%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
7.19%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
7.34%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
7.29%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.64%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+63.28%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+111.61%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+203.22%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+197.01%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+199.24%
POWL Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $10.33B | 21.81% | 20.07% | 13.36% | 10.31% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $10.54B | 18.92% | 23.19% | 23.96% | 23.24% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.68B | 22.60% | 22.59% | 20.84% | 20.00% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO) | $8.19B | 9.88% | 5.19% | 8.34% | 9.00% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $14.31B | 11.50% | 13.56% | 14.17% | 16.76% |
| Matson, Inc. (MATX) | $5.88B | 26.30% | 26.54% | 28.53% | 28.63% |
| Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) | $5.12B | 6.66% | 6.60% | 6.57% | 6.88% |
| Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) | $2.61B | 10.24% | 11.26% | 13.97% | 16.54% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.62B | 23.34% | 25.04% | 25.16% | 27.84% |
| Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC) | $1.80B | 23.72% | 23.09% | 17.72% | 15.66% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
30.1%
EBITDA Margin
21.8%
Operating Margin
19.8%
Net Margin
16.5%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Powell Industries, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Powell Industries, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The EBITDA margin for POWL stock is 21.81%.
- Is Powell Industries, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- Powell Industries, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 21.81% is 112% above its 5-year average of 10.31%, near the high end of its 5-year range (2.41%–21.81%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for POWL stock is 20.07%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for POWL stock is 13.36%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for POWL stock is 10.31%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for POWL stock is 7.19%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for POWL stock is 7.34%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for POWL stock is 7.29%.
Powell Industries, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 21.81% |
| 2024-09-30 | 18.34% |
| 2023-09-30 | 10.17% |
| 2022-09-30 | 3.11% |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.41% |
| 2020-09-30 | 6.00% |
| 2019-09-30 | 4.76% |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.21% |
| 2017-09-30 | -1.01% |
| 2016-09-30 | 6.64% |
| 2015-09-30 | 5.68% |
| 2014-09-30 | 6.64% |
| 2013-09-30 | 8.98% |
| 2012-09-30 | 8.39% |
| 2011-09-30 | 3.53% |
| 2010-09-30 | 10.83% |
| 2009-09-30 | 10.92% |
| 2008-09-30 | 8.55% |
| 2007-09-30 | 5.35% |
| 2005-10-31 | 3.46% |
| 2004-10-31 | 2.86% |
| 2003-10-31 | 7.43% |
| 2002-10-31 | 10.83% |
| 2001-10-31 | 9.65% |
| 2000-10-31 | 6.95% |
| 1999-10-31 | 7.11% |
| 1998-10-31 | 9.92% |
| 1997-10-31 | 11.22% |
| 1996-10-31 | 11.41% |
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About Powell Industries, Inc.
Powell Industries, Inc., operating with its subsidiaries, specializes in the comprehensive design, development, manufacturing, sales, and maintenance of customized electrical apparatus and systems. These advanced solutions are engineered to efficiently manage the distribution, regulation, and oversight of electrical energy. Their product line is extensive, including integrated power control room substations, tailor-made modular components, electrical enclosures, medium-voltage circuit breakers, communications systems for monitoring and control, motor control centers, and bus duct systems. They also provide both standard and arc-resistant switchgear and control gear for power distribution. These systems are adept at operating across a wide voltage range, from 480 volts to 38,000 volts, and find critical applications in numerous heavy industrial environments. Such sectors include oil and gas refining, both onshore and offshore oil and gas production, petrochemical processing, liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals, pipeline and terminal infrastructure, mining and metals, light rail traction power, electric utilities, and the pulp and paper industry. In addition to their core products, the company offers a variety of crucial support services. These encompass providing spare parts, conducting field service inspections, handling installation and commissioning, undertaking modifications and repairs, supplying retrofit and retrofill components for existing systems, and offering replacement circuit breakers for switchgear. Founded in 1947 and based in Houston, Texas, Powell Industries, Inc. boasts a global operational presence, extending across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- Brett A. Cope