Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 1.90
Is Powell Industries, Inc.’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Powell Industries, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.90 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.82, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.41–2.25).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 8.26% above its 12-month average of 1.75.
POWL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
POWL Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
POWL Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
POWL Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.90
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.75
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.66
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.82
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
2.01
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
2.06
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.99
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+8.26%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+14.63%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+4.68%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-5.56%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-7.91%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-4.50%
POWL Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) | $10.58B | 1.90 | 1.75 | 1.66 | 1.82 |
| Gartner, Inc. (IT) | $9.92B | 1.00 | 1.03 | 0.94 | 0.89 |
| Planet Labs PBC (PL) | $11.38B | 1.64 | 1.88 | 2.59 | 2.62 |
| Pentair plc (PNR) | $11.54B | 0.95 | 0.94 | 0.88 | 0.82 |
| CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH) | $12.85B | 6.60 | 4.22 | 3.64 | 3.24 |
| AGCO Corporation (AGCO) | $8.04B | 0.67 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.67 |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC) | $14.81B | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.92 | 1.00 |
| Matson, Inc. (MATX) | $6.02B | 0.89 | 0.99 | 1.09 | 1.02 |
| Primoris Services Corporation (PRIM) | $5.00B | 1.23 | 1.25 | 1.34 | 1.40 |
| Fortive Corporation (FTV) | $18.12B | 0.58 | 0.74 | 0.99 | 0.98 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
1.90
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
2.09
Includes inventory
Powell Industries, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities
The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Powell Industries, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for POWL stock is 1.90.
- Is Powell Industries, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- Powell Industries, Inc.'s quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.90 is in line with its 5-year average of 1.82, around the middle of its 5-year range (1.41–2.25).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for POWL stock is 1.75.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for POWL stock is 1.66.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for POWL stock is 1.82.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for POWL stock is 2.01.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for POWL stock is 2.06.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for POWL stock is 1.99.
Powell Industries, Inc. Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | 1.90 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1.61 |
| 2023-09-30 | 1.41 |
| 2022-09-30 | 1.71 |
| 2021-09-30 | 2.25 |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.01 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.90 |
| 2018-09-30 | 2.17 |
| 2017-09-30 | 2.71 |
| 2016-09-30 | 2.35 |
| 2015-09-30 | 2.11 |
| 2014-09-30 | 2.05 |
| 2013-09-30 | 1.95 |
| 2012-09-30 | 2.40 |
| 2011-09-30 | 2.18 |
| 2010-09-30 | 2.30 |
| 2009-09-30 | 1.80 |
| 2008-09-30 | 1.51 |
| 2007-09-30 | 1.39 |
| 2006-09-30 | 1.68 |
| 2005-10-31 | 2.39 |
| 2004-10-31 | 2.81 |
| 2003-10-31 | 2.78 |
| 2002-10-31 | 2.29 |
| 2001-10-31 | 2.26 |
| 2000-10-31 | 2.26 |
| 1999-10-31 | 2.58 |
| 1998-10-31 | 2.41 |
| 1997-10-31 | 2.00 |
| 1996-10-31 | 1.99 |
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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