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Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) EV/Sales Ratio: 8.90x

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Is Powell Industries, Inc.’s EV/Sales ratio high or low?

Powell Industries, Inc.'s EV/Sales ratio of 8.90x is 390% above its 5-year average of 1.82x, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.32x–9.92x).

As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 102.04% above its 12-month average of 4.41x.

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POWL EV/Sales Ratio Chart

POWL EV/Sales Ratio
8.90x+383.70% 1Y
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POWL Average EV/Sales Ratio Chart

POWL Current vs Average EV/Sales Ratio Chart

POWL EV/Sales Ratio Metrics

EV/SALES RATIO

8.90x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG TTM

4.41x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 3Y

2.68x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 5Y

1.82x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 10Y

1.22x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 15Y

1.03x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 20Y

0.94x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+102.04%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+231.80%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+390.31%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+629.51%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+767.32%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+847.19%

POWL Competitors' EV/Sales Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/SALES RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)$10.58B8.90x4.41x2.68x1.82x
Gartner, Inc. (IT)$9.96B1.85x2.90x5.04x5.29x
Planet Labs PBC (PL)$11.38B35.53x21.39x9.32x8.37x
Pentair plc (PNR)$11.73B3.27x4.34x3.97x3.55x
CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH)$12.85B2.07x2.14x1.85x1.72x
AGCO Corporation (AGCO)$8.04B0.74x1.00x0.84x0.88x
Matson, Inc. (MATX)$6.02B2.01x1.43x1.41x1.27x
Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC)$15.25B3.77x2.82x2.52x3.45x
Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM)$5.13B0.77x1.05x0.79x0.70x
Fortive Corporation (FTV)$18.24B4.61x3.72x3.72x3.75x

Understanding EV/Sales

Enterprise Value (EV) = Market Cap + Total Debt - Cash

Sales = Total Revenue (TTM)

EV/Sales is commonly used because:

  • It works for unprofitable companies where P/E doesn't apply
  • Revenue is harder to manipulate than earnings
  • It supports comparisons across companies at different profitability stages
  • It is frequently used for software and other revenue-growth-focused companies

Note: EV/Sales does not include margin, debt maturity, cash conversion, or growth durability by itself.

Powell Industries, Inc. EV/Sales Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/Sales = Enterprise Value / Revenue (TTM)

Enterprise value to sales compares total company value to revenue, useful across capital structures and for unprofitable companies.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Powell Industries, Inc. EV/Sales Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/Sales ratio for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
The EV/Sales ratio for POWL stock is 8.90x.
Is Powell Industries, Inc.'s EV/Sales ratio high or low?
Powell Industries, Inc.'s EV/Sales ratio of 8.90x is 390% above its 5-year average of 1.82x, near the high end of its 5-year range (0.32x–9.92x).
What is the TTM average EV/Sales ratio for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
The TTM average EV/Sales ratio for POWL stock is 4.41x.
What is the 3Y average EV/Sales ratio for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
The 3Y average EV/Sales ratio for POWL stock is 2.68x.
What is the 5Y average EV/Sales ratio for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
The 5Y average EV/Sales ratio for POWL stock is 1.82x.
What is the 10Y average EV/Sales ratio for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
The 10Y average EV/Sales ratio for POWL stock is 1.22x.
What is the 15Y average EV/Sales ratio for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
The 15Y average EV/Sales ratio for POWL stock is 1.03x.
What is the 20Y average EV/Sales ratio for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
The 20Y average EV/Sales ratio for POWL stock is 0.94x.

Powell Industries, Inc. EV/Sales Ratio History

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2026-06-118.90x
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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.

Houston, TX
2,748 employees
www.powellind.com
Industrials / Electrical Equipment & Parts
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Electrical Equipment & Parts
CEO
Brett A. Cope
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