QM · rank #9 · 2026-07-23
POWL
NASDAQ · $8.59B (USD)
The exact numbers the algorithm saw.
| Momentum 12-1 Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago. | +385.75% |
|---|---|
| ROE TTM Return on equity, trailing 12 months. | +29.9% |
| Profit margin Net profit margin, trailing 12 months. | +16.5% |
| Market cap (USD) Size filter: > $500M required. | $8.59B |
| Anchor (recent) Close on 2026-06-23 | $291.50 |
| Anchor (far) Close on 2025-06-23 | $60.01 |
The AI research card
Independent qualitative review of each pick before the order is placed. On the rare day the research service is unavailable, the paper book trades on the quant ranking alone and no card appears here.
Summary
Powell Industries engineers custom medium-voltage switchgear and integrated power-control rooms for LNG, petrochemical, and AI data-center customers, operating with no debt and ~$545M cash against a record ~$1.8B backlog.
Rationale
The quality_momentum signal is reinforced by a 30% ROE, 16.5% profit margins, near-4x 12-month price momentum, and a ~97% YoY order surge anchored by a $400M data-center award that provides multi-quarter revenue visibility.
Material risks
- 1Backlog concentration in two cyclical end markets (LNG and AI data centers) means a single large cancellation or data-center capex pause could materially impair the revenue visibility that underpins the momentum thesis.
- 2Q2 FY2026 EPS of $1.25 missed consensus of ~$1.34 while SG&A rose 19% and R&D 56%, signaling margin pressure from cost ramp that could compress the quality metrics if top-line growth decelerates before the backlog converts.
AI verdict council
Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 2 of 3 voted to proceed.