POWL
Powell Industries, Inc. Industrials - Electrical Equipment Investor Relations →
Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) closed at $516.00 as of 2026-03-20, trading 224.7% above its 200-week moving average of $158.91. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 221.3% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 73, POWL is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 1.2x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.30 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2352 weeks of data, POWL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 34 times. On average, these episodes lasted 35 weeks. Historically, investors who bought POWL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +0.1%.
With a market cap of $6.3 billion, POWL is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 1.8%. Return on equity stands at 32.2%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 9.4x book value.
Share count has increased 2.4% over three years, indicating dilution. POWL passes our Buffett quality screen: high return on equity, low debt, and positive free cash flow.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in POWL would have grown to $7484, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 13.9% vs 10.4% for the index — confirming POWL as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: POWL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After POWL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 29 historical episodes, buying POWL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +6.7% after 12 months (median +1.0%), compared to +11.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 52% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +31.0% vs +24.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment POWL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
POWL has crossed below its 200-week MA 34 times with an average 1-year return of +0.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1981 | Apr 1983 | 95 | 39.1% | -30.0% | +14119.4% |
| May 1983 | May 1983 | 1 | 0.6% | -26.5% | +16628.8% |
| Jul 1983 | Jan 1984 | 25 | 29.3% | -25.0% | +17674.3% |
| Jan 1984 | May 1985 | 69 | 49.8% | -28.6% | +20213.5% |
| Jun 1985 | Jan 1989 | 185 | 70.4% | -36.0% | +22651.1% |
| Jun 1992 | Oct 1992 | 17 | 16.2% | +5.8% | +10838.0% |
| Nov 1992 | Jan 1993 | 6 | 4.9% | -17.7% | +9073.8% |
| Apr 1993 | Nov 1995 | 137 | 38.5% | -13.3% | +9379.6% |
| Aug 1998 | Jan 1999 | 19 | 28.2% | -13.8% | +7009.7% |
| Jan 1999 | Sep 2000 | 85 | 53.8% | -34.9% | +6513.7% |
| Oct 2000 | Dec 2000 | 9 | 6.6% | +98.8% | +6400.3% |
| Jan 2003 | Jun 2003 | 23 | 17.4% | +23.7% | +4746.4% |
| Jul 2003 | Aug 2003 | 4 | 5.9% | +5.1% | +4498.8% |
| Nov 2003 | Nov 2003 | 1 | 4.6% | +3.8% | +4399.8% |
| Dec 2003 | Dec 2003 | 1 | 3.6% | +1.9% | +4299.6% |
| Feb 2004 | Mar 2004 | 8 | 9.0% | +8.3% | +4124.4% |
| Apr 2004 | May 2005 | 56 | 13.3% | +5.7% | +4084.7% |
| Dec 2005 | Jan 2006 | 2 | 0.4% | +81.9% | +3867.5% |
| Oct 2008 | Mar 2009 | 22 | 37.2% | +30.9% | +2344.0% |
| Dec 2009 | Apr 2010 | 18 | 15.7% | +1.7% | +2105.3% |
| Apr 2010 | Jan 2011 | 36 | 21.1% | +17.7% | +2017.3% |
| Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 | 1 | 1.5% | -3.1% | +1919.2% |
| May 2011 | Jun 2011 | 8 | 9.8% | -14.0% | +1878.8% |
| Aug 2011 | May 2012 | 40 | 21.5% | +6.7% | +1947.1% |
| Sep 2014 | Oct 2014 | 4 | 12.1% | -23.4% | +1661.9% |
| Nov 2014 | Dec 2014 | 4 | 6.0% | -21.9% | +1498.4% |
| Jan 2015 | Nov 2016 | 98 | 45.6% | -41.0% | +1474.8% |
| Dec 2016 | May 2018 | 74 | 28.9% | -26.8% | +1547.1% |
| Oct 2018 | Nov 2018 | 4 | 5.7% | +25.2% | +1882.5% |
| Nov 2018 | Feb 2019 | 12 | 21.8% | +37.5% | +1972.5% |
| Mar 2019 | May 2019 | 9 | 13.1% | +5.2% | +1889.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Jan 2021 | 44 | 38.2% | +10.9% | +1790.4% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 4 | 4.6% | +8.3% | +1898.9% |
| Jul 2021 | Dec 2022 | 73 | 33.4% | -19.1% | +1832.0% |
| Average | 35 | — | +0.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is POWL below its 200-week moving average?
No. Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL) is currently 224.7% above its 200-week moving average of $158.91. It would need to fall to $158.91 to cross below the line.
What is POWL's 200-week moving average price?
Powell Industries, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $158.91 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when POWL drops below its 200-week moving average?
POWL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 34 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +0.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 35 weeks on average.
Is POWL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about POWL as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 73 (overbought). Free cash flow yield is 1.8%. Return on equity is 32.2%. Price-to-book is 9.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does POWL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in POWL would have grown to $7484, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 13.9% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. POWL has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does POWL pay a dividend?
Yes. Powell Industries, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 21.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20