Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) Return on Equity (ROE): 26.36%
Is Powell Industries, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Powell Industries, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 26.36% is 85% above its 5-year average of 14.21%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.21%–31.02%).
The return on equity (ROE) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) is 26.36% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 10.99% (29.62%).
POWL Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
POWL Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
POWL Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
POWL Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
26.36%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
29.62%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
19.91%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
14.21%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
8.25%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
8.00%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
7.81%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-10.99%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+32.38%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+85.44%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+219.55%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+229.37%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+237.72%
POWL Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $10.33B | 26.36% | 29.62% | 19.91% | 14.21% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $10.54B | 1168.41% | 160.09% | 201.11% | 173.79% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.68B | 17.62% | 17.23% | 17.89% | 18.57% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO) | $8.19B | 17.94% | 2.83% | 13.43% | 15.72% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $14.31B | 7.07% | 9.55% | 10.82% | 15.42% |
| Matson, Inc. (MATX) | $5.88B | 15.72% | 17.04% | 23.20% | 28.08% |
| Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) | $5.12B | 14.73% | 14.59% | 12.85% | 12.96% |
| Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) | $2.61B | -0.63% | 0.65% | 6.34% | 9.84% |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.62B | 8.94% | 8.57% | 8.34% | 9.62% |
| Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC) | $1.80B | 21.00% | 21.63% | 15.61% | 12.21% |
Return Analysis
ROE
26.4%
ROA
15.8%
Powell Industries, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Powell Industries, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for POWL stock is 26.36%.
- Is Powell Industries, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Powell Industries, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 26.36% is 85% above its 5-year average of 14.21%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.21%–31.02%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for POWL stock is 29.62%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for POWL stock is 19.91%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for POWL stock is 14.21%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for POWL stock is 8.25%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for POWL stock is 8.00%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for POWL stock is 7.81%.
Powell Industries, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 28.21% |
| 2024-09-30 | 31.02% |
| 2023-09-30 | 15.80% |
| 2022-09-30 | 4.62% |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.21% |
| 2020-09-30 | 5.43% |
| 2019-09-30 | 3.31% |
| 2018-09-30 | -2.37% |
| 2017-09-30 | -2.95% |
| 2016-09-30 | 4.63% |
| 2015-09-30 | 2.83% |
| 2014-09-30 | 7.88% |
| 2013-09-30 | 11.84% |
| 2012-09-30 | 9.56% |
| 2011-09-30 | -0.99% |
| 2010-09-30 | 9.02% |
| 2009-09-30 | 16.10% |
| 2008-09-30 | 12.49% |
| 2007-09-30 | 5.71% |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2005-10-31 | 1.56% |
| 2004-10-31 | 1.19% |
| 2003-10-31 | 5.12% |
| 2002-10-31 | 13.97% |
| 2001-10-31 | 12.38% |
| 2000-10-31 | 7.50% |
| 1999-10-31 | 7.82% |
| 1998-10-31 | 8.04% |
| 1997-10-31 | 16.51% |
| 1996-10-31 | 7.59% |
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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