Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the operating margin high or low?
The operating margin of 19.41% is 85% above its 5-year average of 10.47%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-4.03%–21.22%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 2.75% below its 12-month average of 19.96%.
Reported quarterly operating margin; no daily interpolation.
OPERATING MARGIN
19.41%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
19.96%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
16.54%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
10.47%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
5.44%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
3.33%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
4.11%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.75%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+17.37%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+85.38%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+257.09%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+483.22%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+372.42%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
13.50%
median of 133 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+43.80%
vs the sector median at left
Powell Industries, Inc.
Market Cap
$8.46B
Operating Margin
19.41%
TTM Avg
19.96%
3Y Avg
16.54%
5Y Avg
10.47%
Market Cap
$8.49B
Operating Margin
18.55%
TTM Avg
18.89%
3Y Avg
18.75%
5Y Avg
17.94%
Market Cap
$8.70B
Operating Margin
9.51%
TTM Avg
10.59%
3Y Avg
8.88%
5Y Avg
8.88%
Market Cap
$8.88B
Operating Margin
2.04%
TTM Avg
2.30%
3Y Avg
1.82%
5Y Avg
2.44%
Market Cap
$7.57B
Operating Margin
-15.73%
TTM Avg
-5.38%
3Y Avg
-8.45%
5Y Avg
-4.17%
Market Cap
$9.44B
Operating Margin
13.85%
TTM Avg
12.80%
3Y Avg
10.64%
5Y Avg
10.15%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $8.46B | 19.41% | 19.96% | 16.54% | 10.47% |
| A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)vs › | $8.49B | 18.55% | 18.89% | 18.75% | 17.94% |
| Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (BAH)vs › | $8.70B | 9.51% | 10.59% | 8.88% | 8.88% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vs › | $8.78B | 6.86% | 7.66% | 9.45% | 8.97% |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS)vs › | $8.88B | 2.04% | 2.30% | 1.82% | 2.44% |
| Aecom (ACM)vs › | $9.07B | 6.38% | 5.75% | 4.67% | 4.38% |
| AeroVironment, Inc. (AVAV)vs › | $7.57B | -15.73% | -5.38% | -8.45% | -4.17% |
| Valmont Industries, Inc. (VMI)vs › | $9.44B | 13.85% | 12.80% | 10.64% | 10.15% |
| Fluor Corporation (FLR)vs › | $7.29B | -3.40% | 0.25% | 0.74% | 0.23% |
| Arcosa, Inc. (ACA)vs › | $7.12B | 11.81% | 9.75% | 10.74% | 9.35% |
Gross Margin
30.1%
Operating Margin
19.4%
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
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 19.41% |
| 2025-12-31 | 17.03% |
| 2025-09-30 | 21.22% |
| 2025-06-30 | 21.00% |
| 2025-03-31 | 21.15% |
| 2024-12-31 | 14.73% |
| 2024-09-30 | 20.40% |
| 2024-06-30 | 19.88% |
| 2024-03-31 | 15.48% |
| 2023-12-31 | 13.34% |
| 2023-09-30 | 14.28% |
| 2023-06-30 | 11.20% |
| 2023-03-31 | 5.88% |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.86% |
| 2022-09-30 | 6.37% |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.63% |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.24% |
| 2021-12-31 | -4.03% |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.99% |
| 2021-06-30 | -1.17% |
| 2021-03-31 | -0.98% |
| 2020-12-31 | -0.30% |
| 2020-09-30 | 3.47% |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.36% |
| 2020-03-31 | 6.13% |
| 2019-12-31 | 2.25% |
| 2019-09-30 | 5.17% |
| 2019-06-30 | 4.16% |
| 2019-03-31 | 0.95% |
| 2018-12-31 | -2.78% |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.28% |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.43% |
| 2018-03-31 | -5.25% |
| 2017-12-31 | -8.20% |
| 2017-09-30 | -7.20% |
| 2017-06-30 | -8.75% |
| 2017-03-31 | -2.60% |
| 2016-12-31 | -2.04% |
| 2016-09-30 | 4.96% |
| 2016-06-30 | 4.16% |
| 2016-03-31 | 3.79% |
| 2015-12-31 | -1.33% |
| 2015-09-30 | 5.43% |
| 2015-06-30 | 6.66% |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.04% |
| 2014-12-31 | -1.12% |
| 2014-09-30 | 1.72% |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.12% |
| 2014-03-31 | 6.51% |
| 2013-12-31 | 6.56% |
| 2013-09-30 | 9.82% |
| 2013-06-30 | 6.99% |
| 2013-03-31 | 4.31% |
| 2012-12-31 | 7.21% |
| 2012-09-30 | 9.86% |
| 2012-06-30 | 9.44% |
| 2012-03-31 | 6.62% |
| 2011-12-31 | -0.06% |
| 2011-09-30 | -3.80% |
| 2011-06-30 | 2.01% |
| 2011-03-31 | 2.27% |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.02% |
| 2010-09-30 | -0.68% |
| 2010-06-30 | 11.54% |
| 2010-03-31 | 10.82% |
| 2009-12-31 | 11.17% |
| 2009-09-30 | 8.74% |
| 2009-06-30 | 12.49% |
| 2009-03-31 | 8.24% |
| 2008-12-31 | 7.59% |
| 2008-09-30 | 7.70% |
| 2008-06-30 | 8.06% |
| 2008-03-31 | 6.07% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.48% |
| 2007-09-30 | 3.02% |
| 2007-06-30 | 3.81% |
| 2007-03-31 | 3.04% |
| 2006-12-31 | 4.22% |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.86% |
| 2006-07-31 | 2.95% |
| 2006-04-30 | 7.00% |
| 2006-01-31 | 2.14% |
| 2005-10-31 | 5.11% |
| 2005-07-31 | 4.00% |
| 2005-04-30 | -1.55% |
| 2005-01-31 | -5.37% |
| 2004-10-31 | -1.14% |
| 2004-07-31 | 0.00% |
| 2004-04-30 | 0.00% |
| 2004-01-31 | 1.91% |
| 2003-10-31 | 6.14% |
| 2003-07-31 | 3.51% |
| 2003-04-30 | 5.01% |
| 2003-01-31 | 6.74% |
| 2002-10-31 | 11.18% |
| 2002-07-31 | 9.05% |
