BN · rank #15 · 2026-07-24
POWL
NASDAQ · $8.83B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Composite score Z-score blend of the factors below; drives the rank. | 0.13 |
|---|---|
| Forward revenue growth Consensus forward revenue growth. | +19.2% |
| Forward net margin Consensus forward net margin. | +16.9% |
| Net margin TTM Trailing twelve month net margin. | +16.5% |
| Margin expansion Forward minus trailing net margin (percentage points). | +0.4% |
| Forward PEG Forward P/E to growth. Below 1 is cheap for the growth. | 2.66 |
| Debt / FCF Net debt relative to free cash flow. Lower is safer. | 0.01× |
| Analyst upside Spread between the consensus 12m target and the current price. | +30.4% |
| Last EPS surprise Most recent reported EPS versus consensus. | -8% |
| Market cap (USD) | $8.83B |
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Summary
POWL makes custom-engineered electrical power distribution and control systems for LNG, AI data centers, utilities, traction power, and industrial projects, with a large project backlog driving visibility.
Rationale
The quant signal fits a bottleneck-solver thesis because Powell is benefiting from AI datacenter power buildouts and LNG mega-projects, and the combination of ~$1.8B backlog, no debt, and expanding margins supports durable near-term demand conversion.
Material risks
- 1The thesis breaks if major LNG or AI data center customers delay, cancel, or reallocate capex, since Powell’s revenue is still project-based and backlog-dependent rather than recurring.
- 2Larger electrical OEMs can compete on integrated power solutions and compress pricing, especially if Powell loses differentiation on complex engineered-to-order jobs.
AI verdict council
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