Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) Operating Margin: 19.76%
Is Powell Industries, Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Powell Industries, Inc.'s operating margin of 19.76% is 129% above its 5-year average of 8.65%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.22%–19.73%).
The operating margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) is 19.76% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 5.70% (18.70%).
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POWL Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
19.76%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
18.70%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
11.92%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
8.65%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
4.83%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
5.02%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
4.74%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+5.70%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+65.74%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+128.53%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+309.34%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+293.67%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+317.21%
POWL Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $10.33B | 19.76% | 18.70% | 11.92% | 8.65% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $10.54B | 16.43% | 17.12% | 18.82% | 17.76% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.68B | 20.57% | 20.11% | 18.17% | 17.48% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO) | $8.19B | 6.99% | 7.66% | 9.45% | 8.97% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $14.31B | 7.46% | 9.68% | 10.34% | 13.33% |
| Matson, Inc. (MATX) | $5.88B | 13.50% | 15.05% | 17.59% | 18.31% |
| Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) | $5.12B | 4.96% | 5.22% | 4.83% | 4.81% |
| Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) | $2.61B | 2.14% | 2.27% | 4.93% | 6.77% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.62B | 17.73% | 18.27% | 18.13% | 17.06% |
| Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC) | $1.80B | 20.52% | 21.61% | 15.70% | 12.89% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
30.1%
Operating Margin
19.8%
Powell Industries, Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Powell Industries, Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The operating margin for POWL stock is 19.76%.
- Is Powell Industries, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Powell Industries, Inc.'s operating margin of 19.76% is 129% above its 5-year average of 8.65%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.22%–19.73%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The TTM average operating margin for POWL stock is 18.70%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for POWL stock is 11.92%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for POWL stock is 8.65%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for POWL stock is 4.83%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for POWL stock is 5.02%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for POWL stock is 4.74%.
Powell Industries, Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 19.73% |
| 2024-09-30 | 17.66% |
| 2023-09-30 | 8.94% |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.36% |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.22% |
| 2020-09-30 | 3.97% |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.22% |
| 2018-09-30 | -2.03% |
| 2017-09-30 | -4.88% |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.79% |
| 2015-09-30 | 3.12% |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.53% |
| 2013-09-30 | 7.11% |
| 2012-09-30 | 6.75% |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.53% |
| 2010-09-30 | 8.29% |
| 2009-09-30 | 9.26% |
| 2008-09-30 | 6.64% |
| 2007-09-30 | 3.25% |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2005-10-31 | 0.00% |
| 2004-10-31 | 0.66% |
| 2003-10-31 | 5.39% |
| 2002-10-31 | 9.35% |
| 2001-10-31 | 8.03% |
| 2000-10-31 | 4.86% |
| 1999-10-31 | 5.04% |
| 1998-10-31 | 7.99% |
| 1997-10-31 | 9.44% |
| 1996-10-31 | 9.47% |
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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