Powell Industries Profit Margin

Powell Industries (POWL) currently reports a profit margin of 16.51% as of March 2026. That compares with 16.0% in the prior-year period — up 3.2% year over year. That is above the Industrials sector average of 10.13%. Use the charts on this page to explore Powell Industries's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Powell Industries's profit margin increased from 16.0% to 16.51% — a 3.2% year-over-year increase (period ending March 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Powell Industries's profit margin of 16.51% is higher than the Industrials sector average of 10.13%. That is roughly 63.1% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Powell Industries's current 16.51% should be judged against Industrials norms (sector average: 10.13%) and against POWL's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 16.51%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Industrials average is 10.13%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Powell Industries, and consider following POWL for alerts when major investors trade the stock.