Quality Momentum

QM · rank #10 · 2026-06-02

POWL

NASDAQ · $10.17B

verdict · CAUTION

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Momentum 12-1
Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago.
+329.11%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+29.9%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+16.5%
Market cap
Size filter: > $500M required.
$10.17B
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-05-01
$275.24
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-05-02
$64.14

The AI research card

Independent qualitative review of each pick before the order is placed.

Summary

Powell Industries Inc. is an industrial electrical equipment supplier focused on utility and heavy-industrial markets.

Rationale

The strong momentum signal of 3.2911, coupled with a high return on equity (ROE) of 29.90%, suggests robust performance and investor interest.

Material risks

  • 1Cyclicality in capital spending from key sectors may lead to order deferrals or cancellations.
  • 2Supply-chain disruptions could impact project delivery timelines and profitability.

Verdict reasoning

two_stage score=+1/3 verdicts={'claude': 'CAUTION', 'openai': 'PROCEED', 'gemini': 'CAUTION'} brief=caller-supplied