Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 25.41%
Is Powell Industries, Inc.’s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
Powell Industries, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 25.41% is 105% above its 5-year average of 12.38%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.19%–27.28%).
The return on invested capital (ROIC) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) is 25.41% as of Thursday, June 11, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 3.55% (26.34%).
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POWL Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
POWL Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
25.41%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
26.34%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
17.22%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
12.38%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
7.06%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
6.91%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
6.79%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-3.55%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+47.58%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+105.22%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+259.68%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+267.86%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+274.49%
POWL Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $9.56B | 25.41% | 26.34% | 17.22% | 12.38% |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $10.54B | 18.78% | 20.59% | 21.68% | 18.97% |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO) | $7.87B | 8.40% | 10.48% | 14.32% | 13.46% |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.68B | 12.46% | 12.49% | 11.94% | 12.33% |
| Matson, Inc. (MATX) | $5.85B | 8.85% | 9.64% | 12.85% | 14.37% |
| Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) | $5.12B | 10.68% | 9.48% | 8.02% | 7.96% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $14.31B | 5.29% | 7.59% | 8.14% | 10.33% |
| Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) | $2.56B | 2.71% | 2.31% | 4.45% | 6.00% |
| Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC) | $1.80B | 15.12% | 14.71% | 10.99% | 8.84% |
| Kforce Inc. (KFRC) | $876.62M | 14.55% | 17.73% | 23.02% | 21.85% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
25.4%
ROE
26.4%
Powell Industries, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Powell Industries, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for POWL stock is 25.41%.
- Is Powell Industries, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- Powell Industries, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) of 25.41% is 105% above its 5-year average of 12.38%, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.19%–27.28%).
- What is the TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The TTM average return on invested capital (ROIC) for POWL stock is 26.34%.
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for POWL stock is 17.22%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for POWL stock is 12.38%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for POWL stock is 7.06%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for POWL stock is 6.91%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for POWL stock is 6.79%.
Powell Industries, Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 25.41% |
| 2024-09-30 | 27.28% |
| 2023-09-30 | 13.84% |
| 2022-09-30 | 2.34% |
| 2021-09-30 | 0.19% |
| 2020-09-30 | 5.23% |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.97% |
| 2018-09-30 | -2.71% |
| 2017-09-30 | -3.29% |
| 2016-09-30 | 3.99% |
| 2015-09-30 | 2.46% |
| 2014-09-30 | 4.89% |
| 2013-09-30 | 10.41% |
| 2012-09-30 | 9.35% |
| 2011-09-30 | -0.71% |
| 2010-09-30 | 8.87% |
| 2009-09-30 | 15.58% |
| 2008-09-30 | 10.86% |
| 2007-09-30 | 5.53% |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2005-10-31 | 0.00% |
| 2004-10-31 | 0.91% |
| 2003-10-31 | 5.13% |
| 2002-10-31 | 12.67% |
| 2001-10-31 | 10.26% |
| 2000-10-31 | 6.83% |
| 1999-10-31 | 7.18% |
| 1998-10-31 | 11.84% |
| 1997-10-31 | 14.63% |
| 1996-10-31 | 15.37% |
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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