Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Powell Industries, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
28.2%
FY2025
5-year range
3.3% / 31.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-9.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#42 of 332
Industrials
What the data says
Powell Industries, Inc.'s return on equity (roe) of 28.2% is higher than 87% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -2.9% in FY2019 to 31.0% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
28.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +30.6%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from 15.8% to 28.2% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +23.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- +30.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+190.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 9.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 18.5pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 2.97 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 28.2% | -9.1% |
| FY2024 | 31.0% | +96.3% |
| FY2023 | 15.8% | +242.0% |
| FY2022 | 4.6% | +39.6% |
| FY2021 | 3.3% | +239.7% |
| FY2020 | -2.4% | +19.7% |
| FY2019 | -2.9% | -163.7% |
| FY2018 | 4.6% | +256.9% |
| FY2017 | -2.9% | -163.7% |
| FY2016 | 4.6% | -60.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026